B.B. Kates is the founder and front woman of alternative/skate punk band The Drained. B.B. started off her journey posting bass covers of her favorite songs on YouTube. Her work has been recognized and appreciated by several bands, such as Guns N’ Roses and New Politics. Since posting these videos, she has been working on her own original music to share her trials and tribulations, in hopes that others may be able to relate and know they aren’t alone.