THE GITS

The Gits were an American punk rock band, formed in Yellow Springs, Ohio in 1986. Known for their part in the burgeoningSeattle music scene of the early 1990s, they were known for their fiery live performances. Members included singer Mia Zapata, guitarist Joe Spleen (born Andy Kessler), bassist Matt Dresdner and drummer Steve Moriarty. They dissolved in 1993 after the murder of Zapata.

During their existence, the band released two studio albums, one compilation of early recordings, one live recording, three 7” singles and appeared on various compilations. The band also recorded on a few independent labels, and released its two studio albums on C/Z Records. In 2003, each release in the band’s discography was remastered and expanded with bonus tracks on Broken Rekids.

Albums :

- Frenching the Bully (C/Z Records) (1992)

Reissued on Broken Rekids, 2003

- Enter: The Conquering Chicken (C/Z Records) (1993)

Reissued on Broken Rekids, 2003

- Kings & Queens (Broken Rekids) (1996)
- Seafish Louisville (Broken Rekids) (2000)
Best of The Gits (Liberation) (2008)

Singles/Eps
- Precious Blood b/w "Seaweed" and "Kings & Queens" (Big Flaming Ego Records), (1990).
- Second Skin b/w "Social Love" (Broken Rekids), (1991).
- Spear And Magic Helmet b/w "While You're Twisting, I'm Still Breathing" (Empty Records), (1991).

Compilation/soundtrack contributions
- "Here's to Your Fuck" and "Ain't Got No Right" on Bobbing For Pavement: The    Rathouse Compilation (Rathouse/Broken Rekids), (1991).
- "Drinking Song" on Power Flush: San Francisco, Seattle & You (Broken Rekids), (1993).
- "Guilt Within Your Head" and "Social Love (Live)" on Home Alive: The Art Of Self-Defense (Epic Records), (1996).
- "Second Skin (Live)" on Hype! The Motion Picture Soundtrack, (Sub Pop Records), (1996).
- "Another Shot of Whiskey" on Wild and Wooly: The Northwest Rock Collection (Experience Music Project/Sub Pop Records), (2000).
- "Whirlwind" on Girls Kick Ass (Vitaminepillen), (2001).
"Absynthe" on Whatever: The 90's Pop & Culture Box (Rhino/WEA), (2005).
"Another Shot of Whiskey" on Sleepless In Seattle: The Birth of Grunge (LiveWire Recordings, 2006).