Annette Zilinskas is a founding member of The Bangles (originally associated with the “Bangs” era), serving as the band’s early bassist and helping define their initial Paisley Underground footing before the classic lineup locked in. Wikipedia+2THE BANGLES+2
RockLineage Snapshot
- Role: Bass (early era), vocals (and other instruments in her broader career) Wikipedia+1
- Known for: Foundational early-band chemistry + scene-era credibility
- Lineage lane: Origin story / pre-major breakthrough chapter THE BANGLES+1
In the Band
Zilinskas played on the group’s early EP material and departed before the first full-length album; she was replaced by Michael Steele in 1983. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
Style & Impact
- Origins matter: establishes the earliest Bangles identity (scene-first, guitar-band energy)
- Lineage role: the “foundation bassist” marking the transition into the classic hitmaking lineup THE BANGLES+1
Legacy Notes
Zilinskas returned to the band decades later (notably rejoining in 2018). Wikipedia+1