Ladybug Transistor Biography
The indie pop unit Ladybug Transistor was led by vocalist/guitarist Gary Olson, a onetime string stretcher and key inspector at his family's piano factory; the group debuted in 1996 with the LP Marlborough Farms, titled after Olson's Brooklyn-area home recording studio. After a line-up change which left only Olson and drummer Edward Powers remaining from Ladybug Transistor's original roster, Saturnine guitarist Jennifer Baron and her bassist brother Jeff were recruited prior to recording 1997's Beverly Atonale, issued on Merge. After completing the LP, Powers exited, and was replaced by Individual Fruit Pie drummer San Fadyl. The group's wonderful third album, The Albemarle Sound, followed in 1999. Argyle Heir, with its indie kitsch stylings, was released in spring 2001. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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