In 1999, the group recorded one song, “Get the Girl,” for the “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,” soundtrack. And the reunion didn’t stop there: they went on tour in 2000, and created an album together, “Doll Revolution,” in 2003. It was their first album released in more than 15 years.
But the newly reformed group didn’t stay together for long. According to the band’s official website, one of the original members of The Bangles, Michael Steele, retired from the band in 2005. While the band was touring, The Bangles recruited Abby Travis to play bass during concerts. The band released a live concert DVD of their tours called “Return to Bangleonia.”
In September of 2011, The Bangles released their newest original album, “Sweetheart of The Sun,” which had been in the works since 2009 (via Discogs). The band has since added another band member, with former member Annette Zalinskas rejoining The Bangles in 2016.
The women created an album of cover songs with other bands — Rain Parade, The Dream Syndicate, and The Three O’Clock — and the completed album, “3X4,” was released in 2019, according to The Bangles website. As of today, The Bangles –- comprised of members Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson, and Annette Zalinskas – are still creating music they hope their fans will love.
