The Kitten's Story.... 

Once upon a time a few years before the Hyperdrive Kittens formed, Lee Nails (Lee Sanders) got introduced to Jenene Curtis. He'd jammed with Jenene once, recording a version of 'Ziggy Stardust' on a 4 track, so he knew she could sing.   The original plan was to just drink beer and play Ramones and New York Dolls covers--- have fun basically!   ...BUT once Lee started writing he knew he wanted to work with a female vocalist and just called Jenene up. He said he never even considered anybody else.   

Described in the 90's as charming deviates, The Outpunk label released their second 7" with Rock N' Roll Drag Queen and Addiction, with additional compilations released on Munster Records. 

"rock that recalls both the Ramones and the Ronettes, and the lovely high harmonies - backed by grungy guitars and bitchin' 2 and 4 rim shots that would make even Phil Spector a little green with envy."  -Billy Lavay 

Back then, the Kittens played mostly in San Francisco at clubs including DNA Lounge, Paradise Lounge, Nightbreak & 6th Street Rendezvous, often sharing the stage with bands like the White Trash Debutantes, Screaming Bloody Marys and Pansy Division.    

Years pass with various line-up changes, a hiatus taken by singer Jenene (and even a split  birthing of Lee & Marta’s side band, Rabid Rat Fondue).   Ultimately though, The Hyperdrive Kittens reunite in 2015 to write & record LP Back To The Alley only to unexpectedly lose their leader, Lee Nails, shortly after the 2016 album release. (RIP Lee)   

  “30 years of challenging norms and ragin' against the machine is a pretty great story, and now you have the added gravitas of carrying on without your leader. I mean, that's rock and roll salvation in a nutshell!”   -Dennis Willis, Soundwaves TV 

Fast forward  ---  The Hyperdrive Kittens are BACK with more sass, distortion & playful naughtiness than ever!   Their 2023 EP titled The Meow Factor is mastered by East Bay Ray (Dead Kennedys) and the single Rocky Road’s Music Video premiered on SoundwavesTV.  

Lee Nails' wild creative spirit and music prowls on with a reformed and amplified She-Powered gLitter of Kittens fronted with founding front-woman Jenene Curtis aka Glitter Kitten, Marta Bulaich rhythm guitar, Rob Neidel on bass, Melne (Catbird) or Tommy Lafferty (the Axeman) ripping lead guitar and Jungle Kitty—Tymber’s slammin’ drums.

The Kittens continue to embrace life on their own terms of empowerment, advocacy & doing whatever they want with MORE love, MORE rage, MORE fun...MORE MEWSIC – check the new releases and upcoming touring dates!