Tessa Pollitt

Tessa Pollitt

1959-05-07

Biography

Teresa Mary Clare Pollitt (born 7 May 1959) is an English musician who is best known as the bass guitarist for the punk rock band the Slits between 1976 and 1982. At 16 years old, Pollitt replaced the Slits's original bassist, Suzi Gutsy. The Slits disbanded in 1982 after the release of their second album, Return of the Giant Slits. In the mid-2000s, Pollitt and Slits singer Ari Up reformed the band with new members.

Also appears in

Jubilee

Jubilee

6.0

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits

6.1

The Punk Rock Movie

The Punk Rock Movie

6.3

Women in Rock

Women in Rock

6.0