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Swede

(40,479 posts) Sun Jun 21, 2026, 09:50 PM 7 hrs ago

The Motels

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The Motels (Original Post) Swede 7 hrs ago OP

Formerly known as Seafood Momma if I remember my early 80s correctly chicoescuela 6 hrs ago #1

Martha Davis. Swede 6 hrs ago #2

Thank you. Martha I remembered. The local fm radio station would tell you from time to time I former name of the grou. chicoescuela 6 hrs ago #3

See post 4. Seafood Mama became Quarterflash, The Motels were originally The Warfield Foxes Celerity 50 min ago #5

Seafood Mama turned into Quarterflash (Portland, OR) Celerity 54 min ago #4

chicoescuela

(3,342 posts)

1. Formerly known as Seafood Momma if I remember my early 80s correctly

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 10:37 PM

6 hrs ago

but currently blanking on the lead singer’s name

Swede

(40,479 posts)

2. Martha Davis.

Reply to chicoescuela (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 10:40 PM

6 hrs ago

Never heard their original name before.

chicoescuela

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3. Thank you. Martha I remembered. The local fm radio station would tell you from time to time I former name of the grou.

Reply to Swede (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 11:06 PM

6 hrs ago

I remember because it seemed goofy.
I thought they were from the northwest but actually from the city of my birth, beautiful Berkeley CA

Celerity

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5. See post 4. Seafood Mama became Quarterflash, The Motels were originally The Warfield Foxes

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Mon Jun 22, 2026, 04:45 AM

50 min ago

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1034164779#post4

Celerity

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4. Seafood Mama turned into Quarterflash (Portland, OR)

Reply to chicoescuela (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 04:41 AM

54 min ago

As for the Motels:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Motels

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The first incarnation of The Motels formed in Berkeley, California in 1971. Lisa Brenneis (bass) persuaded Dean Chamberlain (lead guitar), Chuck Wada (rhythm guitar) and Martha Davis (vocals, guitar) to form a band (then called The Warfield Foxes).

Hoping for better exposure and seeking a recording contract, the Warfield Foxes moved to Los Angeles in 1975. While in Los Angeles, Lisa Brenneis left and the band first changed its name to Angels of Mercy, then to The Motels.

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