Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters are an American pop group formed in 2001. Forged in the “gay nightlife scene of New York,” the band took its name from the female same-sex sexual activity tribadism. Its members include Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as a multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as the lead guitarist/bassist, and Randy Real as the drummer. Scissor Sisters incorporate diverse and innovative styles in their music, but tend to sway towards pop rock, glam rock, nu-disco, and electroclash.

Scissor Sisters have performed around the world and become well-recognized for their controversial and transgressive live performances. They’ve collaborated with a number of other well-known pop musicians, including Elton John and Kylie Minogue. In 2004, U2’s lead vocalist Bono described Scissor Sisters as “the best pop group in the world”.