Alice Bag

About the Author

Alice Bag is a pioneering figure in the punk rock scene, renowned for her role as the lead singer of the groundbreaking band The Bags, which helped define the raw energy of Los Angeles' underground music movement in the late 1970s. Born in East Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, she channeled her experiences as a Chicana woman into a fierce artistic voice that challenged societal norms and celebrated cultural rebellion. Her memoir, Violence Girl: East L.A. Rage to Hollywood Stage, a Chicana Punk Story, vividly recounts her journey from the streets of East L.A. to the stages of Hollywood, blending personal anecdotes with insights into punk's transformative power. As an educator, activist, and multimedia artist, Bag continues to inspire generations through her work in music, film, and feminist discourse, advocating for marginalized voices in the arts.