Thee Headcoatees

The Profile

Thee Headcoatees were an all-female garage punk group from the Medway Towns in Kent, England. Formed in the early 1990s as a sister act to Billy Childish’s Thee Headcoats, the core lineup included Holly Golightly, Ludella Black, Kyra LaRubia, and Bongo Debbie. Active through the decade, they became cult favorites for gritty covers and Billy Childish–penned originals.

Part of the Medway scene in Kent and closely linked to Billy Childish and Thee Headcoats, Thee Headcoatees are known for raw, minimalist garage punk built on a mix of spirited covers and sharp originals.

Pinhead’s review celebrates Thee Headcoatees’ Medway roots and Holly Golightly’s enduring presence. Punk Girls (1997) is praised for its raw garage-punk spirit, split between Billy Childish–penned originals and punchy covers. The piece traces the band’s birth from Thee Headcoats and highlights key covers like Teenage Kicks and Ça Plane Pour Moi. It closes noting the late-’90s breakup and the group’s lasting cult status.