Jenifer McKitrick

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Jenifer McKitrick (born May 5, 1966) is a songwriter. She was born in Defiance, Ohio. McKitrick was a founding member of bands including the Bettys, Swingin' Doors, Spank the Eggman, the Outskirts, Orange Sunshine, and Some Girls. Currently living in Ohio, she finished work on a new electronic/soundtrack album, Digitosis, released on August 30, 2022 and an album including new songs and unreleased archival tracks, Road Call, released on December 1, 2022. She is planning a re-issue of Glow on vinyl and CD in 2023. She is currently producing self-directed music videos and "Killer" has been chosen as an Official Selection [1] in the Five Continents International Film Festival in Venezuela. "Killer", along with "I'm Ready (More Your A$$)" are official selections in the Marilyn Monroe Film Festival in Los Angeles.

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Discography

Personnel

The Bettys

The Outskirts

The Swingin' Doors

Glow

Guest appearances

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  2. Trouser Press Magazine, Issue 83, June 1986
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