Backstage Pass: An Interview with Genny Schorr

“I don’t think we thought about anything. We just did it!” - Genny Schorr, about her groundbreaking LA punk band Backstage Pass

Pictured: Genny Schorr in her Backstage Pass stage garb (1977)

Back in February, we had an awesome chat with musician, stylist, and All Roads Lead To Punk author Genny Schorr (AKA Genny Body.) With her band Backstage Pass, she was one of the original LA punks; blending punk with glam rock as they terrorized the Sunset Strip and challenging gender roles. Then she was stylist to the stars at the legendary Strait Jacket boutique, dressing the likes of the Bangles, the Go-Gos, Linda Ronstadt, and so many more.

Pictured: Kathy Valentine of the Go-Gos wearing custom Strait Jacket

Genny is a lifelong music and fashion lover, and a devoted mom. Through it all, she’s embodied the punk spirit: doing it yourself and not giving a hoot what anyone else thinks! She’s not just “Genny-body,” she’s a trailblazer with a story to tell.

Genny Schorr AKA "Genny Body" for Strait Jacket

Genny Schorr with Tomata Du Plenty

Genny hanging with the Ramones

Genny with Wilko Johnson

Genny with Tom Petty

Backstage Pass jeans

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Thank you Genny for hanging out with us, and for all the photos from your archives! Check out her website here

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