All-female funk-rock outfit Isis reunited singer/guitarist Carol MacDonald and drummer Ginger Bianco, who previously collaborated in the '60s girl group Goldie & the Gingerbreads. Inspired by the success of distaff hard rock combo Fanny, MacDonald and Bianco formed Isis in 1972, recruiting lead guitarist Susan Ghezzi, bassist Stella Bass, saxophonist Jeanie Fineberg, trumpeter Lauren Draper, trombonist Lilly Bienenfield, and percussionist Nydia Mata. After building a cult following on the strength of their regular appearances at the New York City club Trude Heller's, Isis signed to the Buddah label to issue its self-titled 1974 debut. Complete with cover art featuring all eight members nude and covered in metallic chrome paint, the record was acclaimed in some quarters but dismissed as little more than a novelty in others. Line-up / Musicians Carol MacDonald/vocals,guitar Ginger Bianco/drums,percussion Suzi Ghezzi/guitar Stella Bass/bass,vocals Nydia "Liberty" Mata/percussion Lauren Draper/trumpet,vocals Lolly Bienenfield/trombone,vocals Jeanie Fineberg/saxophone,flute,piccolo Margo Lewis/keyboards Ellen Seeling/trumpet Edith Dankowitz/saxophone,flute,clarinet Renate Ferrer/guitar Faith Fusillo/guitar Lynx/saxophone,guitar Barbara Cobb/bass Vivian Stoll/drums,vibraphone Discography(Album) Ain't No Backin' Up Now 1975
1.Ain't No Backin' Up Now 2.Icy Winds 3.Old Stories 4.Gold 5.Eat the Root 6.Bobbie & Maria 7.Lost Romeo 8.Come One, Come All 9.Sunshine Tree
