The La Donnas

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The La Donnas
Origin Denver, Colorado, United States
Genres Punk rock, rock
Years active1996 2001
LabelsScooch Pooch Records
Sub Pop Records
Epitaph Records
Past members
  • Ross Kersten vocals, guitar
  • Ben Jacobs guitar
  • Robb Bechtold bass
  • Forrest Bartosh drums

The La Donnas (also stylized LaDonnas) is a rock band formed in 1996 [1] in Denver, Colorado by Ross Kersten. The La Donnas have toured extensively in the United States and Europe. They have shared the stage with Nashville Pussy, the Bellrays, New Bomb Turks, Gaza Strippers, Zeke, among others. The band disbanded in 2001. Ross Kersten went on to form The Mochines.

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References

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