Julia Cafritz

Julia Cafritz is an American musician and guitarist who was a member of Pussy Galore and Free Kitten.

Early life

Cafritz was born in Washington, DC, the daughter of Jennifer Cafritz (née Stats) and real estate developer, Conrad Cafritz. She has a younger sister named Daisy von Furth, and two brothers, Eric and Matthew Cafritz. Her grandfather is Morris Cafritz.

Cafritz has a B.A. and M.A. from New York University.

Career

Cafritz is regarded as a cult figure from the New York City noise music scene of the 1990s.

Pussy Galore

In 1985, guitarist Julia Cafritz and fellow Brown University classmate, Jon Spencer on vocals and guitar, and John Hammill on drums, formed the punk noise band Pussy Galore. In May 1986 they moved to New York City.

STP

In 1989, Cafritz left Pussy Galore and formed the short-lived all-girl group STP. STP released one single and toured with Nirvana and Sonic Youth. Cafritz joined fellow CBGBs Record Canteen clerk Ned Hayden's group, the Action Swingers.

Free Kitten