Pussy Galore was a garage rock band from Washington D.C. formed in 1984 by Jon Spencer [guitarist/lead singer], Julia Cafritz [lead singer/guitarist] and John Hamill [drums]. This lineup would change constantly throughout the five years that the band existed.
In 1985, they added third guitarist Neil Hagerty and recorded the Groovy Hate Fuck EP, self-released on their own imprint, Shove Records.
The band soon moved to New York City and hired a local 16-year-old girl as their new guitarist because she had taken the picture for the cover of one of their singles. Also, John Hamill was replaced by former Sonic Youth drummer Bob Bert.