The Feminine Complex
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee , United States |
| Products | Garage rock music |
The Feminine Complex was a garage rock group from Nashville, Tennessee, composed entirely of women and active between 1966 and 1969. Originating from a group of high school students at Maplewood High School, they produced a single album titled Livin' Love in 1969. This record has since been re-released twice and has gained a modest cult status.
History
The lineup included Mindy Dalton on guitar and vocals, Judi Griffith handling tambourine and vocals, Lana Napier on drums, Pame Stephens playing keyboards, and Jean Williams on bass. The formation began in 1966 when Napier and Williams invited Dalton and Griffith to join; all four were teammates on their high school's girls' basketball squad known as The Pivots. By the summer of 1967, Stephens became part of the ensemble, which then adopted the name The Feminine Complex.
Between 1967 and 1968, they performed in Nashville and its surrounding areas. In 1968, Dee Kilpatrick of Athena Records signed them, leading to the recording of their album Livin' Love. However, the band dissolved that autumn as academic obligations resumed. Their album was officially released in 1969.
Livin' Love
The singles "I've Been Workin' on You" and "Hide & Seek" achieved Top 40 rankings in the Nashville market, while "I Won't Run" charted in Birmingham, Alabama. According to engineer Lee Hazen, session musicians contributed to the album's recordings; nevertheless, original demos featuring the band members themselves were later uncovered. These demo tracks were included in reissues by Teenbeat in 1996 and Rev-Ola Records in 2004. Furthermore, Teenbeat issued a collection of demos and live performances entitled To Be in Love in 1997.
Singles
- "I've Been Working on You" / "Six O'clock in the Morning" (Athena 5003) 1968
- "I Won't Run" / "Forgetting" (Athena 5006) 1969
- "Are You Lonesome Like Me" / "Run That Through Your Mind" (Athena 5008) 1969
- "Hide & Seek" / "Six O'clock in the Morning (Demo)" (Wurlitzer Jukebox WJ14) 1996
Albums
- Livin' Love (Athena) 1969
Compilations
- To Be in Love (Teenbeat) 1997