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Bachelors Anonymous

Synth-pop band from Pasadena, California, 1984-1992. [a=Robert Berg (4)] - Synth, Vocals [a=David Hughes (8)] - Drum Box, Vocals Session/Live Performers: Bonnie Cirino - Vocals, 1985-1986 Carrah (Macy) Wright - Vocals, 1985-1987 [a=Tony Ramos (4)] - Harmonica, 1985 Zack - 1987 Nancy Taylor - Vocals, 1987 [a=Clive Wright] - Guitar, 1987 [a=Del Mar Richardson] - Drums, 1988-1989 Tom Kidd - Keyboard, 1988 [a=Douglas Lyons] - French Horn, 1989 Lee Demko - Drums, 1990-1991 Anne (Atwell-Zoll) Merino - Vocals, 1990-1991 Ann Russell - Vocals, 1991 [a=John Lacques] - Drums, 1991-1992, 2021 Bachelors Anonymous was created by Robert Berg and David Hughes, who met in Pasadena at a Catholic choir in 1984. That fall they collaborated with John Fleck, [a=Lance Loud], and Charlotte McGuinness on [a=Donald Krieger] and [a=Kristian Hoffman]’s first Zombie Jamboree at [l=The Lhasa Club]. They formed as a duo later that year, taking the name Bachelors Anonymous from gay groundbreaker Harry Hay’s 1948 prospectus for the International Bachelors’ Fraternal Order for Peace & Social Dignity, Sometimes Referred to as Bachelors Anonymous. Their Jan. 24, 1985 debut was at [l=Anticlub, Los Angeles] (on the bill: Scott Carter, Fred Wolf, and [a=Marsha Mann] & [a=Radames Pera]). They were known for their candid songs and theatrical presentation. As well as performing and recording, the Bachelors created scores for theater and dance.