Stephanie Leon Neal

Babes in Toyland was an American alternative rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1987. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Kat Bjelland, along with drummer Lori Barbero, vocalist Cindy Russell, and bassist Kris Holetz. Following the departures of Russell and Holetz, the band continued as a trio and recruited Michelle Leon as bassist, who quit in 1992 and was replaced by Maureen Herman. Babes in Toyland released three studio albums: Spanking Machine (1990), followed by the…