~Legal Name~ Patricia Schemel
~Goes By~ Patty Schemel
~Nicknames~ Patty, Sporto, Olympia-Stockton
~Date of Birth~ April 24, 1967
~Birthplace~ Marysville, Washington
~Parents~ Worked in telecommunications Mother: A GTE worker ~Father: Pacific Bell worker
~Hair~ Red-brown
~Eyes~ Blue
~Astrological Symbol~ Taurus
~Musical Influences~ Echo and the Bunnymen, Wire, The Stranglers
~Musical Favorites~ Fleetwood Mac, Echo and The Bunnymen, Wire
~Likes~ Pasta, supermodel Kristen McMenamy, good t-shirts (logos etc.), performing barefooted, gnocchi
~Tattoos~ John Bonham's rune on her arm, and two more that I don't know
~Occupations~ Writing/recording (drummer) with Bastard, working with Seven Sleepers.
~Former Bands~ Doll Squad, Kill Sybill, Hole
Interesting Facts:
*Has a Girlfriend
*Has two siblings, including one brother whom she has been in a band with.
*Family has always been very supportive of her
*Mother wishes she would "smile more" while onstage!
*Appears on the Lemonheads song My Hero Zero (along with Melissa Auf Der Maur)
*Had a side project with Melissa Auf Der Maur, called Constant Comment
More Patty
Patty Schemel joined Hole when they were looking for a new drummer following the departure of Caroline Rue. Patty had a reputation as one of the top drummers in Seattle, and was recommended to Courtney and Eric by Courtney's husband, Kurt Cobain, who had actually considered Patty for Nirvana. Patty left Hole in 1998 amid rumours of drug abuse. She and Courtney are currently working on recording an album for their new band, Bastard.
