Kat Bjelland

ABOUT KAT BJELLAND

Singer and guitarist most famous as the frontwoman of the Minneapolis-based punk band Babes in Toyland. She is also known for her early collaborations with future Hole singer Courtney Love , including the bands Sugar Babydoll and The Pagan Babies.

She grew up in Woodburn, Oregon and was a cheerleader at Woodburn High School.

She received treatment for schizophrenic episodes in the 2000's.

She had a son named Henry with her second husband in 1999.

She formed The Pagan Babies with Courtney Love and L7 bassist Jennifer Finch .