Biography
The Belle Stars
Effective period / Period of releases: 1981 - 1993
Members: Clare Hirst, Judy Parsons, Lesley Shone, Miranda Joyce, Sarah-Jane Owen, Stella Barker, Jennie Matthias, Penny Leyton
The Belle Stars were an all female British pop band, founded in London in 1980 by former members of The Bodysnatchers.Stella Barker: rhythm guitar
Clare Hirst: tenor saxophone, keyboards
Miranda Joyce: alto saxophone
Penny Leyton: keyboards
Jennie Matthias (aka Jennie McKeown): lead vocals
Sarah-Jane Owen: lead guitar
Judy Parsons: drums
Lesley Shone: bass