Smashed Gladys was an American
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band formed in 1984, with Sally Cato on vocals, Bart Lewis on lead guitar, J.D. Malo on bass, and Matt Stelluto on drums. The band also had a succession of secondary guitar players (who, according to available credits, played some leads as well as rhythm): former LACE guitarist Tommy Wah in 1986, then Roger Lane from 1987 until the band's career ended. Cato and Lewis met in Canada, then moved to New York City, where they completed the lineup and built their career.
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provided backing vocals for their song "Cast of Nasties". Lewis, Malo and Stelutto made cameo appearances in the music video for the
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cover of "
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Smashed Gladys's self-titled YouTube channel was curated by Sally Cato, the band's primary songwriter.
Lead vocalist Sally Cato died on May 19, 2020.
Discography
Albums
*''Smashed Gladys'', 1985
*''Social Intercourse'', 1988
Singles
*"17 Goin' on Crazy", 1987
*"Lick it Into Shape", 1988
*"Legs Up", 1988
External links
Metal Maidens – Smashed Gladys
Glam metal musical groups from New York (state)
Hard rock musical groups from New York (state)
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