Plasmatics has 5 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved 2026-10-09. This list reflects the band’s membership data as recorded in that database.
Former Members
- Richie Stotts – guitar, 1978–1983
- Wendy O. Williams – lead vocals, 1978–1988
- Wes Beech – guitar, 1979–1988
- Jean Beauvoir – bass guitar, 1980–1981
- Chris Romanelli – bass guitar, 1981–1984, 1987–1988
Original Line-up
- Wendy O. Williams – lead vocals, 1978–1988
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Richie Stotts | guitar | 1978–1983 |
| Wendy O. Williams | lead vocals | 1978–1988 |
| Wes Beech | guitar | 1979–1988 |
| Jean Beauvoir | bass guitar | 1980–1981 |
| Chris Romanelli | bass guitar | 1981–1984, 1987–1988 |
Line-ups and Albums
The following studio albums were released by Plasmatics during their active years: New Hope for the Wretched (1980), Beyond the Valley of 1984 (1981), Coup d’État (1982), Maggots: The Record (1987), and Coup De Grace (2002). Based on member years, the line-ups for the albums released during the band’s active years (1978–1988) are as follows:
- New Hope for the Wretched (1980): Wendy O. Williams (lead vocals), Richie Stotts (guitar), Wes Beech (guitar), Jean Beauvoir (bass guitar)
- Beyond the Valley of 1984 (1981): Wendy O. Williams (lead vocals), Richie Stotts (guitar), Wes Beech (guitar), Jean Beauvoir (bass guitar), Chris Romanelli (bass guitar) – as 1981 overlaps Jean Beauvoir’s and Chris Romanelli’s years
- Coup d’État (1982): Wendy O. Williams (lead vocals), Richie Stotts (guitar), Wes Beech (guitar), Chris Romanelli (bass guitar)
- Maggots: The Record (1987): Wendy O. Williams (lead vocals), Wes Beech (guitar), Chris Romanelli (bass guitar)
The album Coup De Grace (2002) was released after the band had ended according to MusicBrainz and so no members are listed for that year.
How This List Was Compiled
This list is based solely on the ‘member of band’ relations listed on MusicBrainz for Plasmatics, retrieved on 2026-10-09. Only official band members are included, and touring, session, or other non-member contributors are not part of this listing. The members and their roles and years are exactly as documented in MusicBrainz, reflecting the database’s records.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members are listed for Plasmatics?
- Five members are listed in MusicBrainz as having been part of Plasmatics.
- Who is listed without an end date?
- No members are listed without an end date; all have defined membership years ending by or before 1988.
- Who does MusicBrainz mark as original members?
- Wendy O. Williams is marked as an original member of Plasmatics.
- Where does this membership data come from?
- The data is sourced from the MusicBrainz database, retrieved on 2026-10-09.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a clear overview of Plasmatics’ membership history strictly as recorded by MusicBrainz. For further details on the band’s history or releases, consulting additional verified sources may be necessary.
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