Donita Sparks of L7 goes solo

Donita Sparks, formerly of L7, has a new band called The Stellar Moments and a new solo album, which came out in February. Former L7 drummer Dee Plakas plays on the album as well.

This is Sparks' first solo album; L7 haven't released anything since a little-remembered indie album in 1999 and a greatest-hits compilation in 2000. No word on what the other two members of L7 are doing, but Gail Greenwood, who played for Belly, then joined late-period L7, turned up playing bass for Bif Naked in 2005.

Sparks tour dates:
May 23 - Long Beach, CA - Alex's Bar
May 24 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah
June 6 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's
June 7 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom
June 8 - Cambridge, MA - T.T. The Bear's
June 10 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
June 11 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
June 13 - Chicago, IL - Double Door
June 15 - Pittsburgh, PA - 31st Street Pub
June 16 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar

The June 7 date is with Mudhoney!
L7 played Lollapalooza '94, which I attended, but I remember absolutely nothing about their set. Always liked "Pretend We're Dead," though.

Presented for your viewing pleasure are L7's two modern rock hits, 1992's "Pretend We're Dead":


And 1994's "Andres."


No word yet on whether Sparks is planning on playing L7 songs live, but you would have to assume she'd pull one or two out.