Deborah Mary Peterson (born on August 22, 1961) is an American musician and the drummer of the band

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. She sang lead vocals on two of the band's released singles, "

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" (1984) and " Be with You" (1989). She is the younger sister of fellow Bangles member

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. She had already established her first band in high school and started a solo career after the separation of The Bangles in 1990. In 1992, she formed the short-lived duo Kindred Spirit with Siobhan Maher, formerly of River City People. She also served as drummer for

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's touring band during his spring 2024 North American tour.

Personal life

Peterson has been married to sound engineer Steven Botting since 1989. They have two children.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Peterson, Debbi 1961 births Living people American women singers The Bangles members Drummers from Los Angeles American rock drummers American women drummers 20th-century American drummers 20th-century American women musicians People from Northridge, Los Angeles American women rock singers American women pop singers