Visqueen

Visqueen is a power pop/punk rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2001. It is named after a brand of polyethylene film that United States Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge once recommended as a defense against bioterrorism.

Related Topics:
Power pop - Punk rock - Seattle, Washington - 2001 - Polyethylene - United States Secretary of Homeland Security - Tom Ridge - Bioterrorism

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The band's original members were singer-songwriter-guitarist Rachel Flotard and drummer Ben Hooker, both formerly of Hafacat; and Kim Warnick, formerly of the Fastbacks. Warnick retired at the end of 2004, but Muffs co-founder Ronnie Barnett signed on to play the bass during the band's 2005 tour.

Related Topics:
Singer - Songwriter - Guitarist - Drummer - Fastbacks - Muffs - 2005

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Visqueen's song "Vaxxine" has received frequent airplay on U.S. independent radio stations.

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