There are some artists that define a moment in your life—and for me, Lorraine Lewis was one of them. Back when bedroom walls were sacred ground, she was one of only three posters that made the cut. Decades later, she’s still out there—still fearless, still unapologetic, and still rocking. Of course, that kind of staying power doesn’t happen by accident.
Lorraine first tore onto the scene fronting Femme Fatale in the late ‘80s, right as the Sunset Strip was exploding in a haze of hairspray, hooks, and hedonism. Their self-titled debut in 1988 was everything that era promised—big riffs, bigger choruses, and a frontwoman who could command a stage like few others. Tracks like “Waiting for the Big One” and “Falling In and Out of Love” weren’t just songs, they were statements—bold, brash, and impossible to ignore.
And at the centre of it all was Lorraine: equal parts rock siren and streetwise force of nature. While many of her contemporaries faded when the tides turned in the early ‘90s, Lorraine never really went away—she just evolved. There were projects, reinventions, and a refusal to be boxed in by nostalgia. Whether stepping back into the spotlight with new iterations of Femme Fatale or carving out her own path, she’s always carried that same fire that made her such a standout in the first place.
In recent years, she’s embraced a whole new chapter, bringing her voice to Vixen—one of the most enduring names in hard rock. It’s a role that felt almost preordained: a powerhouse vocalist stepping into a band built on hooks, harmony, and heart. And true to form, Lorraine didn’t just fill the space—she owned it, breathing new life into a catalogue that spans generations while stamping it with her own unmistakable attitude. But in true rock and roll fashion, the story took another unexpected turn when Lorraine was let go from Vixen—seemingly out of the blue.
For many, that might have been a moment to step back. For Lorraine Lewis, it’s just another pivot point. Because if rock history teaches us anything, it’s that resilience is everything—and Lorraine has that in spades. And as the saying goes, when one door closes… another one kicks wide open.
Next on the cards is an exciting new collaboration with Steve Brown of Trixter, with a brand new album slated for 2027. It’s the kind of pairing that makes perfect sense—melody, muscle, and a shared love of big, unapologetic rock and roll. Through it all, what’s remained constant is that connection—to the fans, to the music, and to the spirit of rock and roll itself. Lorraine Lewis isn’t just a survivor of an era; she’s a reminder of why that era mattered in the first place. And now, she’s bringing it all full circle… because Lorraine Lewis is on her way Downunder.
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Trixter, Femme Fatale & Stevie Rachelle – AUS 2026 | Silverback Touring
