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	Phantom Blue in 1993. L-R: Michelle Meldrum, Kim Nielsen, Gigi Hangach, Linda McDonald, Karen Kreutzer
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Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Heavy metal, hard rock
Years active	1987–2001, 2009
Labels	Shrapnel, Geffen, Roadrunner, Marlin, DRZ
Website	phantomblue.com

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Phantom Blue was an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1987. Phantom Blue were the first and only female artists to be signed to Mike Varney's Shrapnel Records, only three months after forming.

History

Formation and main career (1988–2001)

Phantom Blue was formed in 1988 in Los Angeles by Michelle Meldrum and Nicole Couch. Couch and Meldrum were students of Paul Gilbert and Bruce Bouillet of Racer X.^[1]^{[failed verification]} Michelle Meldrum had played with drummer Linda McDonald in previous projects and together with vocalist Gigi Hangach and original bassist, Debra Armstrong. Armstrong left the band in June 1988, prior to the band signing with Shrapnel Records, in October 1988, and was replaced by Kim Nielsen, a student of John Alderete, bassist for Racer X and The Mars Volta.^[1] Phantom Blue recorded their self-titled first album with the help of producer Steve Fontano and fellow Shrapnel label mate, Marty Friedman.^[2] Couch and Meldrum also co-wrote a track on the album with Marty Friedman.^[1] Roadrunner Records, who owned the bands European distribution rights, were responsible for the band shooting a video for the single "Why Call It Love?" and a successful European tour followed. In May 1994 Dana Ross joined the band on Bass guitar.

Upon returning to the States, Phantom Blue caught the attention of singer Don Dokken who introduced them to Tom Zutaut of Geffen Records. Other major labels were interested in signing the band, most notably Disney's Hollywood Records, but the band signed with Geffen. Couch and Meldrum began writing the material for the Geffen release. Couch left the band prior to recording and Meldrum successfully recorded all the guitar parts for Built to Perform.^[2] Guitarist Karen Kreutzer replaced Couch and the band embarked on another successful European tour and shot a video for the single "Time to Run".

The band was eventually dropped from Geffen and sued by manager Byron Hontas, and the management position was taken over by Mark Dawson, boyfriend of drummer Linda McDonald. Guitarist Michelle Meldrum was the first to leave due to disagreement as to the direction of the band under Dawson and vocalist Gigi Hangach soon followed. By 1996, McDonald was the only original member left and she continued to use the name Phantom Blue, enlisting a total of ten different members until finally calling it quits in early 2001.

Post-disbandment (2001–present)

Drummer Linda McDonald went on to form The Iron Maidens (billed as "The World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden"), who released a self-titled tribute album worldwide and Japanese release version, the CD/DVD release Route 666 and the EP The Root of All Evil in Japan. In addition, she played drums in the cover bands Crabby Patty (I'm So Unclear!), Unholy Pink and Valley Dolls. She was also the drummer of the all-female Ozzy Osbourne tribute The Little Dolls from 2005 to 2010.

Original bassist Debra Armstrong^[3] currently lives in Sioux City, Iowa with her husband. She left the music industry soon after being replaced by Kim Nielsen in 1988, and went on to pursue a career in 3D modeling and engineering, working for clients such as Disney Imagineering, DARPA and others.

Guitarist Michelle Meldrum went on to form an international band called Meldrum. The band has toured with Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, Motörhead, Sepultura, Nashville Pussy and Danzig. They have released a live DVD, Loaded Live, and two albums, Loaded Mental Cannon and Blowin' Up the Machine, the latter featuring her former Phantom Blue bandmate, drummer Linda McDonald. On May 21, 2008, Meldrum died as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage.^[4] She left behind her husband John Norum (of Europe) and their son Jake.^[4]

Reunion (2009)

On May 26, 2009, Linda McDonald, Gigi Hangach and Kim Nielsen reunited as Phantom Blue for the Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles. Meldrum's position was filled by Tina Wood (from the 1997 lineup), while Sara Marsh and Courtney Cox of The Iron Maidens filled in for Nicole Couch.^[5]^[6]^[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Phantom Blue (1989)
Built to Perform (1993)

EP

Full Blown (EP) (1998)

Live album

Caught Live (1997)

Compilation album

Prime Cuts & Glazed Donuts (1995)

Singles

"Why Call It Love?" (1989)
"Time to Run" (1993)
"My Misery" (1994, promo CD)

Members

**Phantom Blue lineups**
Pre-Shrapnel Era (Early 1988)	Gigi Hangach – lead vocals Michelle Meldrum – guitar Nicole Couch – guitar Debra Armstrong – bass Linda McDonald – drums
Shrapnel/Roadrunner Era (Late 1988–1993)	Gigi Hangach – lead vocals Michelle Meldrum – guitar Nicole Couch – guitar Kim Nielsen – bass Linda McDonald – drums
Geffen Era (1993–1994)	Gigi Hangach – lead vocals Michelle Meldrum – guitar Nicole Couch – guitar Karen Kreutzer – guitar Kim Nielsen – bass Linda McDonald – drums
(1994–1996)	Gigi Hangach – lead vocals Michelle Meldrum – guitar Karen Kreutzer – guitar Rana Ross – bass Linda McDonald – drums
Reunion (2009)	Gigi Hangach – lead vocals Tina Wood – guitar Sara Marsh – guitar Courtney Cox – guitar Kim Nielsen – bass Linda McDonald – drums

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Reynolds, Dave (July 22, 1989). "The Girls in Blue". Kerrang!. Vol. 248. pp. 8–9. Archived from the original on June 1, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
^ ^a ^b Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 275. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
^ Encyclopaedia Metallum: Debra Armstrong Archived September 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
^ ^a ^b "Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39 – May 22, 2008". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
^ Meldrum, Michelle (May 26, 2009). "Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert site". Michellemeldrum.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
^ "The Iron Maidens Forums – Phantom Blue Reunion Show – May 26, 2009". Ultimatemetal.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
^ "The Iron Maidens Forums – Michelle Meldrum Tribute Show 05/26/09 @ The Whisky". Ultimatemetal.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.

External links

[kerrrang-1] Reynolds, Dave (July 22, 1989). "The Girls in Blue". Kerrang!. Vol. 248. pp. 8–9. Archived from the original on June 1, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2011.

[LarkinHM-2] Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 275. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.

[3] Encyclopaedia Metallum: Debra Armstrong Archived September 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine

[roadrunnerrecords.com-4] "Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39 – May 22, 2008". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2011.

[5] Meldrum, Michelle (May 26, 2009). "Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert site". Michellemeldrum.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.

[6] "The Iron Maidens Forums – Phantom Blue Reunion Show – May 26, 2009". Ultimatemetal.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2011.

[7] "The Iron Maidens Forums – Michelle Meldrum Tribute Show 05/26/09 @ The Whisky". Ultimatemetal.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.

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-| Origin          = [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]]
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+| origin          = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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-| Label           = [[Shrapnel Records|Shrapnel]], [[Geffen Records|Geffen]], [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]], [[Marlin Records|Marlin]], [http://www.drzentertainmentgroup.com/ DRZ]
+| years_active    = 1987–2001, 2009
-| Associated_acts = [[The Iron Maidens]], [[Meldrum]], [[The Little Dolls]], [[Warbride]], [http://www.thundherstruck.com/ ThundHerStruck], [[Vixen (band)|Vixen]], [[Sinboy]]
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-| Past_members    = [[Gigi Hangach]]<br/>[[Michelle Meldrum]]<br/>[[Nicole Couch]]<br/>[[Kim Nielsen-Parsons]]<br/>[[Linda McDonald]]<br/>See [[#Members|Members list]]
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-'''Phantom Blue''' was an all-female [[United States|American]] [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Los Angeles, California]], formed in 1987. After a promising start they were undermined by lineup instability and finally disbanded in 2001. The surviving original members reunited in 2009.
+'''Phantom Blue''' was an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from Los Angeles, formed in 1987. Phantom Blue were the first and only female artists to be signed to Mike Varney's [[Shrapnel Records]], only three months after forming.
-==Biography==
-===Formation and main career (1987-2001)===
-Phantom Blue was formed in 1987 in [[Hollywood]], [[California]] by best friends [[Michelle Meldrum]], [[Nicole Couch]] and [[Linda McDonald]]. The band recorded a demo in 1988{{fact|date=January 2009}} that won them a contract with [[Shrapnel Records]]. The band released their [[Phantom Blue (album)|self-titled debut album]] in the summer of 1989, attracting transatlantic interest, and it included a minor hit single "Why Call it Love?". However, the band resented the [[glam metal]] image given by their record company, which did not equate with their actual heavier sound, and also being made to shoot the video for "Why Call it Love?" at a male [[penitentiary]]. Much momentum was lost in finding new management and a record deal, finally made with [[Geffen Records]], and their follow-up studio album ''[[Built to Perform]]'' did not emerge until 1993. During that time, Couch had left the band and was replaced by guitarist [[Karen Kreutzer]].
+== History ==
-A reasonably successful [[Europe]]an tour to promote ''Built to Perform'' followed in 1994. Unfortunately, some destabilizing lineup changes followed. Shortly after Geffen Records dropped Phantom Blue following the release of ''Built to Perform'', Meldrum and bassist [[Kim Nielsen-Parsons|Kim Nielsen]] parted ways with the band. Kreutzer also left months after breaking her leg in a skiing accident, which forced the band to cancel majority of their 1994 U.S. tour. The band independently released their third album ''[[Prime Cuts & Glazed Donuts]]'' in 1995, which also featured a comic book on the band that was packaged with the CD. The band's live album ''[[Caught Live (Phantom Blue album)|Caught Live!]]'' was released in 1997. By the end of the decade, vocalist [[Gigi Hangach]] had left, leaving drummer McDonald the only surviving founding member of the band. Nevertheless the band soldiered on, releasing the EP ''[[Full Blown (Phantom Blue album)|Full Blown]]'' in 1998 before calling it quits.
+=== Formation and main career (1988–2001) ===
+Phantom Blue was formed in 1988 in Los Angeles by [[Michelle Meldrum]] and Nicole Couch. Couch and Meldrum were students of [[Paul Gilbert]] and [[Bruce Bouillet]] of [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]].<ref name="kerrrang">{{cite magazine | last1 = Reynolds | first1 = Dave | magazine = [[Kerrang!]] | title = The Girls in Blue | volume = 248 | date = July 22, 1989 | pages = 8–9 | url = http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3223/phantombluejuly89p2.jpg | access-date = September 6, 2011 | archive-date = June 1, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120601191424/http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3223/phantombluejuly89p2.jpg | url-status = dead }}</ref>{{failed verification|date=November 2020}} Michelle Meldrum had played with drummer [[Linda McDonald]] in previous projects and together with vocalist Gigi Hangach and original bassist, Debra Armstrong. Armstrong left the band in June 1988, prior to the band signing with Shrapnel Records, in October 1988, and was replaced by [[Kim Nielsen (guitarist)|Kim Nielsen]], a student of [[John Alderete]], bassist for Racer X and [[The Mars Volta]].<ref name="kerrrang" /> Phantom Blue recorded their self-titled first album with the help of producer Steve Fontano and fellow Shrapnel label mate, [[Marty Friedman]].<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=275}}</ref> Couch and Meldrum also co-wrote a track on the album with Marty Friedman.<ref name="kerrrang" /> Roadrunner Records, who owned the bands European distribution rights, were responsible for the band shooting a video for the single "Why Call It Love?" and a successful European tour followed. In May 1994 Dana Ross joined the band on Bass guitar.
+Upon returning to the States, Phantom Blue caught the attention of singer [[Don Dokken]] who introduced them to Tom Zutaut of [[Geffen Records]]. Other major labels were interested in signing the band, most notably [[Disney Music Group|Disney]]'s [[Hollywood Records]], but the band signed with Geffen. Couch and Meldrum began writing the material for the Geffen release. Couch left the band prior to recording and Meldrum successfully recorded all the guitar parts for ''Built to Perform''.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> Guitarist Karen Kreutzer replaced Couch and the band embarked on another successful European tour and shot a video for the single "Time to Run".
-Both Phantom Blue's Shrapnel debut and Geffen release, Built to Perform are regarded by fans and critics alike to be the most techinically accomplished albums ever to be recorded by an all-female band.{{fact|date=December 2009}}
+The band was eventually dropped from Geffen and sued by manager Byron Hontas, and the management position was taken over by [[Mark Dawson]], boyfriend of drummer Linda McDonald. Guitarist Michelle Meldrum was the first to leave due to disagreement as to the direction of the band under Dawson and vocalist Gigi Hangach soon followed. By 1996, McDonald was the only original member left and she continued to use the name Phantom Blue, enlisting a total of ten different members until finally calling it quits in early 2001.
-===Post-disbandment (2001-present)===
-<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:PB.jpg|thumb|Phantom Blue - ''[[Built to Perform]]'' Lineup: Linda McDonald, Michelle Meldrum, Gigi Hangach, Karen Kreutzer, Kim Nielsen]] -->
+=== Post-disbandment (2001–present) ===
-[[Image:gigi 94.jpg|thumb|[[Gigi Hangach]]: 1 March 1994 - Camden Underworld London, UK]]
+Drummer [[Linda McDonald]] went on to form [[The Iron Maidens]] (billed as "The World's Only Female Tribute to [[Iron Maiden]]"), who released a [[World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden|self-titled tribute album]] worldwide and Japanese release version, the CD/DVD release ''[[Route 666 (The Iron Maidens album)|Route 666]]'' and the EP ''[[The Root of All Evil (EP)|The Root of All Evil]]'' in Japan. In addition, she played drums in the cover bands Crabby Patty (I'm So Unclear!), Unholy Pink and Valley Dolls. She was also the drummer of the all-female [[Ozzy Osbourne]] tribute The Little Dolls from 2005 to 2010.
+Original bassist Debra Armstrong<ref>Encyclopaedia Metallum: ''[http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Debra_Armstrong/44121 Debra Armstrong] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912045533/http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Debra_Armstrong/44121 |date=September 12, 2015 }}''</ref> currently lives in [[Sioux City, Iowa]] with her husband. She left the music industry soon after being replaced by Kim Nielsen in 1988, and went on to pursue a career in 3D modeling and engineering, working for clients such as [[Walt Disney Imagineering|Disney Imagineering]], [[DARPA]] and others.
-Drummer [[Linda McDonald]] and guitarist [[Sara Marsh]] (who was part of the 2001 lineup) went on to play in two tribute bands. The first being [[The Iron Maidens]] (billed as "The world's only female tribute to [[Iron Maiden]]"), who have released a [[The Iron Maidens: World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden|self-titled tribute album]] in the USA and Japan, the CD/DVD release ''[[Route 666 (album)|Route 666]]'' and the EP ''[[The Root of All Evil (EP)|The Root of All Evil]]'' in Japan on [http://www.powerslaverecords.com/ Powerslave Records]. The second being [[The Little Dolls]] ("All female all [[Ozzy Osbourne|Ozzy]] all the time, covering all eras of Ozzy"). In addition, McDonald is involved in the cover bands [http://www.myspace.com/valleydollsrock Valley Dolls], Unholy Pink (also with Marsh), Half-Cocked and Hot Box.
+Guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]] went on to form an international band called [[Meldrum]]. The band has toured with [[Zakk Wylde]]'s [[Black Label Society]], [[Motörhead]], [[Sepultura]], [[Nashville Pussy]] and [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]]. They have released a live DVD, ''Loaded Live'', and two albums, ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' and ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'', the latter featuring her former Phantom Blue bandmate, drummer Linda McDonald. On May 21, 2008, Meldrum died as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage.<ref name="roadrunnerrecords.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=97469 |title=Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39 – May 22, 2008 |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=October 22, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804192120/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=97469 |archive-date=August 4, 2009 }}</ref> She left behind her husband [[John Norum]] (of [[Europe (band)|Europe]]) and their son Jake.<ref name="roadrunnerrecords.com" />
-Guitarist [[Jojo Draven|Josephine Soegijanty]] (from the 1997-2001 lineups) co-founded The Iron Maidens in 2001 with McDonald and Marsh, but left in 2005 - just months after the band released their debut album. Today, she goes by the name Jojo Draven and composes music for movies produced and directed by her husband [[Danny Draven]].
+=== Reunion (2009) ===
-Bassist [[Dyna Shirasaki]] and guitarist [[Tina Wood (musician)|Tina Wood]] (from the 1997 lineup) are currently with the all-female [[AC/DC]] [[Tribute act|tribute band]] [http://www.thundherstruck.com/ ThundHerStruck], with Shirasaki on lead vocals. <ref>[http://www.thundherstruck.com/dynabio.html ThundHerStruck - Dyna Shirasaki's Bio]</ref> <ref>[http://www.thundherstruck.com/tinabio.html ThundHerStruck - Tina Wood's Bio]</ref>
+On May 26, 2009, Linda McDonald, Gigi Hangach and Kim Nielsen reunited as Phantom Blue for the Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert at the [[Whisky a Go Go]] in Los Angeles. Meldrum's position was filled by Tina Wood (from the 1997 lineup), while Sara Marsh and [[Courtney Cox (musician)|Courtney Cox]] of The Iron Maidens filled in for Nicole Couch.<ref>{{cite web |first=Michelle |last=Meldrum |url=http://www.michellemeldrum.com/ |title=Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert site |publisher=Michellemeldrum.com |date=May 26, 2009 |access-date=October 22, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007090818/http://www.michellemeldrum.com/ |archive-date=October 7, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/413413-phantom-blue-reunion-show-may-26th-2009-a.html |title=The Iron Maidens Forums – Phantom Blue Reunion Show – May 26, 2009 |publisher=Ultimatemetal.com |access-date=October 22, 2011 |archive-date=December 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213140740/http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/413413-phantom-blue-reunion-show-may-26th-2009-a.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/492473-michelle-meldrum-tribute-show-05-26-09-whisky.html |title=The Iron Maidens Forums – Michelle Meldrum Tribute Show 05/26/09 @ The Whisky |publisher=Ultimatemetal.com |access-date=October 22, 2011 |archive-date=June 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609225046/http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/492473-michelle-meldrum-tribute-show-05-26-09-whisky.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+== Discography ==
-Lead vocalist [[Lucienne Thomas]] (from the 1998 lineup) became the lead vocalist of the [[Heart (band)|Heart]] tribute band [http://www.myspace.com/tribute2heart Dreamboat Annie] after leaving Phantom Blue. <ref>[http://www.allaccessmagazine.com/vol4/issue01/lucienne_thomas.html All Access Magazine Interview with Lucienne Thomas]</ref>
+=== Studio albums ===
+*''[[Phantom Blue (album)|Phantom Blue]]'' (1989)
+*''[[Built to Perform]]'' (1993)
+=== EP ===
-Bassist [[Rana Ross]] (from the 1994 lineup) went on to tour with [[Vixen (band)|Vixen]] in 1997 before she and former bandmate Karen Kreutzer formed the band [[Sinboy]]. Sadly, she died of liver failure on May 3, 2003. <ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=11772 Blabbermouth.net - Former PHANTOM BLUE/VIXEN Bassist Passes Away - May 6, 2003]</ref>
+*''[[Full Blown (Phantom Blue album)|Full Blown]]'' (EP) (1998)
+=== Live album ===
-Guitarist [[Karen Kreutzer]] (from the 1993-1997 lineups) retired after moving to West River, MD. She is currently married with one daughter and is working as a data analyst for a content solutions company.
+*''[[Caught Live]]'' (1997)
+=== Compilation album ===
-Bassist Kim Nielsen (who now goes by her married name [[Kim Nielsen-Parsons]]) has become a successful session musician, tour production and artist management assistant, working with many top bands in the music industry. Her most notable work outside of Phantom Blue is in [[Asia (band)|Asia]]'s 2004 album ''[[Silent Nation]]''.
-Lead vocalist [[Gigi Hangach]] currently resides in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]] and is a fierce supporter of animal rights. Critics claimed her performance at the 2009 Phantom Blue reunion show was captivating and she is regarded to be one of the most underrated hard rock/metal vocalists in music history.{{fact|date=November 2009}}
-Guitarist [[Nicole Couch]] currently lives in  with her husband and two children and is in the process of recording an album due to be released next year.{{fact|date=December 2009}}
-Original Bassist [[Debra Armstrong]] currently lives in [[Sioux City, Iowa]] with her husband. She left the music industry soon after being replaced by Kim Nielsen in 1988, and went on to pursue a career in 3D modeling and engineering, working for clients such as Disney Imagineering, DARPA and others.
-Guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]] went on to form an international band called [[Meldrum]]. The band have toured with [[Zakk Wylde]]'s [[Black Label Society]], [[Motörhead]], [[Sepultura]], [[Nashville Pussy]] and [[Danzig]]. They have released a live DVD, ''[[Loaded Live]]'', and two albums, ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' and ''[[Blowin' Up The Machine]]'', the latter featuring her former Phantom Blue band mate, drummer Linda McDonald. Sadly, on May 21, 2008, Meldrum died as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=97469 Blabbermouth.net - Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39 - May 22, 2008]</ref> She is survived by her husband [[John Norum]] (of [[Europe (band)|Europe]]) and their son Jake.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=97469 Blabbermouth.net - Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39 - May 22, 2008]</ref>
-===Reunion (2009-present)===
-On May 26, 2009, Linda McDonald, Gigi Hangach and Kim Nielsen-Parsons reunited as Phantom Blue for the Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert at the [[Whisky a Go Go]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood, CA]]. Meldrum's position was filled by Tina Wood (from the 1997 lineup), while [[Sara Marsh]] and [[Courtney Cox (musician)|Courtney Cox]] of The Iron Maidens filled in for Nicole Couch.<ref>[http://www.michellemeldrum.com/ Michelle Meldrum Memorial Concert site]</ref><ref>[http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/413413-phantom-blue-reunion-show-may-26th-2009-a.html The Iron Maidens Forums - Phantom Blue Reunion Show - May 26, 2009]</ref><ref>[http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/iron-maidens/492473-michelle-meldrum-tribute-show-05-26-09-whisky.html The Iron Maidens Forums - Michelle Meldrum Tribute Show 05/26/09 @ The Whisky]</ref>
-==Discography==
-===Studio albums===
-*''[[Phantom Blue (album)|Phantom Blue]]'' (1989)
-*''[[Built to Perform]]'' (1993)
 *''[[Prime Cuts & Glazed Donuts]]'' (1995)
-===EPs===
+=== Singles ===
+*"Why Call It Love?" (1989)
-*''[[Full Blown (Phantom Blue album)|Full Blown]]'' (1998)
+*"Time to Run" (1993)
+*"My Misery" (1994, promo CD)
-===Live albums===
+== Members ==
-*''[[Caught Live (Phantom Blue album)|Caught Live]]'' (1997)
-===Singles===
-*"[[Why Call it Love?]]" (1989)
-*"[[Time to Run]]" (1993)
-*"[[My Misery]]" (1994, promo CD)
-==Members==
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-|+ <big>'''Phantom Blue lineups</big>
+|+ <big>'''Phantom Blue lineups'''</big>
 |-
-! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | '''Pre-Shrapnel Era <br/> (1987-1988)'''
+! style="background:#e7ebee;"| Pre-Shrapnel Era <br /> (Early 1988)
 |
-*'''[[Gigi Hangach]]''' – lead vocals
+*[[Gigi Hangach]] – lead vocals
-*'''[[Michelle Meldrum]]''' – guitar
+*[[Michelle Meldrum]] – guitar
-*'''[[Nicole Couch]]''' – guitar
+*Nicole Couch – guitar
-*'''[[Debra Armstrong]]''' – bass
+*Debra Armstrong – bass
-*'''[[Linda McDonald]]''' – drums
+*[[Linda McDonald]] – drums
 |-
-! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | '''Shrapnel/Roadrunner Era <br/> (1988-1993)'''
+! style="background:#e7ebee;"| Shrapnel/Roadrunner Era <br /> (Late 1988–1993)
 |
-*'''Gigi Hangach''' – lead vocals
+*Gigi Hangach – lead vocals
-*'''Michelle Meldrum''' – guitar
+*Michelle Meldrum – guitar
-*'''Nicole Couch''' – guitar
+*Nicole Couch – guitar
-*'''[[Kim Nielsen-Parsons|Kim Nielsen]]''' – bass
+*[[Kim Nielsen (guitarist)|Kim Nielsen]] – bass
-*'''Linda McDonald''' – drums
+*Linda McDonald – drums
 |-
-! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | '''Geffen Era <br/> (1993-1994)'''
+! style="background:#e7ebee;"| Geffen Era <br /> (1993–1994)
 |
-*'''Gigi Hangach''' – lead vocals
+*Gigi Hangach – lead vocals
-*'''Michelle Meldrum''' – guitar
+*Michelle Meldrum – guitar
-*'''[[Karen Kreutzer]]''' – guitar
+*Nicole Couch – guitar
-*'''Kim Nielsen''' – bass
+*Karen Kreutzer – guitar
-*'''Linda McDonald''' – drums
+*Kim Nielsen – bass
+*Linda McDonald – drums
 |-
+! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1994–1996)
-! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | '''(1994-1996)'''
 |
-*'''Gigi Hangach''' – lead vocals
+*Gigi Hangach – lead vocals
-*'''Michelle Meldrum''' – guitar
+*Michelle Meldrum – guitar
-*'''Karen Kreutzer''' – guitar
+*Karen Kreutzer – guitar
-*'''[[Rana Ross]]''' – bass
+*Rana Ross – bass
-*'''Linda McDonald''' – drums
+*Linda McDonald – drums
 |-
-! bgcolor="#E7EBEE" | '''Reunion <br/> (2009)'''
+! style="background:#e7ebee;"| Reunion <br /> (2009)
 |
-*'''Gigi Hangach''' – lead vocals
+*Gigi Hangach – lead vocals
-*'''Tina Wood''' - guitar
+*Tina Wood – guitar
-*'''Sara Marsh''' – guitar
+*Sara Marsh – guitar
-*'''[[Courtney Cox (musician)|Courtney Cox]]''' - guitar
+*[[Courtney Cox (musician)|Courtney Cox]] – guitar
-*'''Kim Nielsen-Parsons''' – bass
+*Kim Nielsen – bass
-*'''Linda McDonald''' – drums
+*Linda McDonald – drums
 |}
-==References==
+== References ==
-{{Reflist|2}}
+{{Reflist}}
-==External links==
+== External links ==
-*[http://www.phantomblue.com/ Official website]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050324001027/http://phantomblue.com/ Official website] (archived)
+*{{allMusic}}
-*[http://www.myspace.com/phantombluerock Unofficial artist page at] [[MySpace]]
-*[http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/metalqueens/phantomblue-.htm Metal Queens artist page]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080619042758/http://personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/metalqueens/phantomblue-.htm Metal Queens artist page]
-*[http://www.myspace.com/karencee Karen Kreutzer's official MySpace page]
-*[http://www.bassgirl.com/Home/home.html Rana Ross's official website]
-*[http://www.myspace.com/dynarock Dyna Shirasaki's official MySpace]
 *[http://www.famousinterview.ca/interviews/phantom_blue.htm Interview with Kim Nielsen]
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgrf__VM6M&lc=z23mibqowqi5c3w0facdp4341a1crxjazi3gjuupy0dw03c010c 2010 Gigi Hangach Interview – Rockbrat Radio]
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v t e Phantom Blue
Gigi Hangach Michelle Meldrum Nicole Couch Kim Nielsen-Parsons Linda McDonald Jojo Draven
Studio albums	Phantom Blue Built to Perform
Live albums	Caught Live!
EP	Full Blown
Compilation album	Prime Cuts & Glazed Donuts
Related	The Iron Maidens Meldrum

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