Who were The Shaggs?

Q: Who were The Shaggs?


A: The Shaggs were an American all-female rock band formed in Fremont, New Hampshire in 1968.

Q: Who were the members of The Shaggs?


A: The band was composed of sisters Dorothy "Dot" Wiggin (vocals/lead guitar), Betty Wiggin (vocals/rhythm guitar), Helen Wiggin (drums), and later Rachel Wiggin (bass).

Q: Why did the sisters start a band?


A: The sisters' father, Austin Wiggin, made Dot, Betty, and Helen start a band because when he was young, his mother had predicted that he would have daughters who would be part of a famous music group.

Q: When was the band's only studio album released?


A: The band's only studio album, Philosophy of the World, was released in 1969.

Q: Did the band become well-known after the release of their album?


A: No, the album was not very well-known, though the band's live performances were popular in their local area.

Q: When did The Shaggs disband?


A: The Shaggs disbanded in 1975 after the death of Austin Wiggin.

Q: Did any of the members continue with music after the disbanding of the group?


A: It does not say in the text if any of the members continued with music after the disbanding of the group.

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