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Music Appreciation

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

Reply to chicoescuela (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 04:41 AM

16 hrs 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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Formerly known as Seafood Momma if I remember my early 80s correctly chicoescuela 22 hrs ago #1

Martha Davis. Swede 22 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 22 hrs ago #3

See post 4. Seafood Mama became Quarterflash, The Motels were originally The Warfield Foxes Celerity 16 hrs ago #5

Seafood Mama turned into Quarterflash (Portland, OR) Celerity 16 hrs ago #4