Lori Barbero (born November 27, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is the drummer for the Minneapolis-based band Babes in Toyland. She subsequently played drums for the bands Eggtwist and Koalas.Before Babes in Toyland, Barbero dropped out of the University of Minnesota and worked as a waitress. She had never played any musical instrument before but had always wanted to learn to play drums, and she did when Kat Bjelland asked her to start a band with her.She was also part owner of the now defunct Minneapolis label Spanish Fly Records, whose roster included Smut, Dumpster Juice, Milk, REO Speedealer, Sleep Capsule, and Likehell.In 2006, Lori was awarded with an Artist of Distinction award by Sound Unseen for her continuous contribution to the Minneapolis Rock and Roll scene.
She was once part owner of the now defunct Minneapolis label Spanish Fly Records.
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Before joining Babes In Toyland, she dropped out of the University of Minnesota.
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In 2006, she was awarded with an Artist of Distinction award by Sound Unseen for her continuous contributions to the Minneapolis Rock and Roll scene.
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Sang the lead vocals on several album tracks while in Babes In Toyland. These include "Dogg," "Primus," "Magick Flute," "Ragweed," "Drivin'," "Middle Man," "Deep Song," "We are Family," "Watching Girl," "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft," and "More, More, More.".
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She also played drums for the bands Eggtwist, Sean Na Na, The Willis Project, and the Koalas.
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