Patty Schemel

Patricia Theresa Schemel (born April 24, 1967) is an American drummer and musician who rose to prominence as the drummer of alternative rock band Hole from 1992 until 1998. In 1998, Schemel left Hole, and in the early 2000s reunited with Hole frontwoman Courtney Love during her solo career, and later drummed for Juliette and the Licks. As of 2010, Schemel continues to play music and gives drum lessons, in addition to owning a dog daycare/boarding business. In 2013, Schemel joined the indie rock group Upset, formed by Ali Koehler, previously of Vivian Girls and Best Coast. She also formed rock and roll band with her brother, Larry Schemel, called Death Valley Girls.

Biography

1967-1991: Early life and career

Schemel was born the middle child of three children and grew up in Marysville, Washington. Schemel began playing drums at age eleven, and played music with her brother Larry, who played guitar. As a teenager, Schemel came out as a lesbian to her family.

Musically, Schemel's early influences included Echo & the Bunnymen, AC/DC and Wire, among other punk rock bands, and at age fifteen, along with her brother Larry, formed her first band, Sybil, which was later renamed Kill Sybil due to the artist of the same name.