The Von Bondies was an American alternative rock band active from 1997 to 2011.
The original line-up formed at the 1997 Cramps/Guitar Wolf show by Jason Stollsteimer and Marcie Bolen. and No. 8 on
Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and stayed in that chart for eight weeks. joining label mates The Airborne Toxic Event Their label debut,
Love, Hate and Then There's You, was released in February 2009 featuring the single "Pale Bride".
Known as a touring act, The Von Bondies have headlined tours of the United Kingdom/Europe, Australia, and the United States, taking along supporting bands like The Kills, Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Modey Lemon, SSM, The Subways, The Stills, Hot Panda and The Donnas.
The group disbanded in July 2011. Its lineup at the time was Jason Stollsteimer on vocals and lead guitar, Christy Hunt on rhythm guitar and Leann Banks on bass guitar.