Bambole di pezza is an Italian pop punk and punk rock band made up entirely of women, formed in 2002 in Milan. The group has released five studio albums and performs extensively live. Beyond its music, the band has long been committed to feminism, gender equality, and opposition to gender violence and sexism. Its name translates to "Rag Dolls".
Early years and albums
The band was formed on the initiative of guitarist Lisa Cerri, known as Morgana Blue. In 2002 it signed with Tube Records and released its debut album, Crash Me, which drew on the riot grrrl movement with a pop-influenced sound. Since 2003 the group has played many live shows each year across Italy, and in 2006 its members appeared as guest stars in the television series Inspector Coliandro.
Hiatus and return
After lineup and label changes in the mid-2000s, the band went on hiatus, reuniting briefly in 2014 for the tenth anniversary of its second album, Strike. In 2021 the two original guitarists resumed the project with a new lineup, and the group has since released the albums Dirty and Wanted. It has also announced its participation in the Sanremo Music Festival 2026.