Edie and the Eggs
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Ann Collier |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Edith Massey, Gina Schock, Ann Collier |
| Products | Music recordings, live performances |
Edie and the Eggs was a punk/comedy/celebrity-exploitation ensemble from the United States, formed in 1978 and fronted by actress Edith Massey, recognized for her appearances in John Waters' films. The band's title alluded to Massey's character in Pink Flamingos, who was famously obsessed with eggs. During some performances, Massey donned her unique leather outfit originally worn in Female Trouble.
The group featured Gina Schock, who would later become the drummer for the Go-Go's, along with Ann Collier, guitarist of Baltimore's all-female rock group Rhumboogie (active 1974–78). At John Waters' suggestion, Collier organized Edie and the Eggs.
Their gigs included legendary New York City venues such as CBGB and Max's Kansas City. Subsequently, they toured Los Angeles after receiving an invitation from the Nuart Theatre. Although many shows were nearly sold out, band members were unpaid due to excessive management expenses. After the tour concluded, Massey died; Schock joined the Go-Go's; Wirth embraced motherhood; and Collier maintained her musical pursuits in Baltimore.
In 1982, Edie and the Eggs issued a punk rendition of The Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry," accompanied by "Punks, Get off the Grass." This single was featured on the compilation The Rhino Brothers Present the World's Worst Records and was later included in John Waters' collection A Date with John Waters.
John Waters characterized Edie and the Eggs, particularly Massey, as a "novelty act" and an example of an "outsider artist."