(Rotterdam, 1977-1978)

Meaning Bandname: Karin and Sonja always throw bananas in the audience.

Bio: Formed in September 1977 and split up in May 1978 because Hans, Karin, Chiel and Peter had to realise fulltime living and workingspace in Utopia, Rotterdam.

Description: Punk (with underground and new wave influences)

Lineup:
Karin de Bock – vocals
Sonja Jansen – vocals
Peter de Winter – vocals
Wouter van der Laan – lead guitar
Hans Mesman – rhythm guitar
Chiel van der Stelt – drums

Guest musicians:
Alexander Mustert – ringmaster with triangle
Paultje van Bemmelen – guitar & vocals
Christientje Melz – vocals
Wendelien van Diepen – vocals
Jean Booyens – guitar

Interviews/Articles:
1977 – Aambeeld 0
1978 – Aambeeld 5

Concerts: (selected)
1977.10.06 Diogenes, Nijmegen (+ Popgroep Kut, Sjef van Oekel, Barend Servet) (w/Alexander, Jean, Paultje, Wendelien)
1977.11.25 Vestingbar TH, Enschede (+ Suzannes, Popgroep Kut) (w/Alexander, Paultje, Christientje)

1978.01.07 Cultureel Centrum, Winterswijk (+ Suzannes, Popgroep Kut) (w/Paultje, Alexander)
1978.03.11 Hal-0 Utopia, Rotterdam (+ The Game)
1978.05.19 Bouwkunde, Delft (+ Popgroep Kut, The Butchers, Sweathearts, Sperma, Herman Brood, Gruppo Sportivo and more)
1978.04.29 Den Briel (+ Butchers)

Source: Hans Mesman