<< There was a woman who played bass for the B52's who was pretty cool too. >>
Of the "formal" members of the band, Kate Pierson played keyboard bass, so maybe you're referring to Sara Lee, who played on their studio recordings. Sara rules, she's also worked with Ani & got her first recognition with Gang of Four, who had that great debut mentioned here a week or so ago. When it comes to great women bass players, how about Me'shell? Michael Y, what's the scoop on her upcoming project, the follow-up to her "Bitter" masterpiece? Bob