They began in 1981 as Gabriele Morgan and Doll Congress, following the release of an EP by Gabriele Morgan that featured Michael Penn on guitar and bass, but quickly shortened the band's name to Doll Congress as Michael Penn took over some of the lead vocals and shared the songwriting with Gabriele Morgan.
They started in 1981 as Gabriele Morgan and Doll Congress, later shortening their name to Doll Congress after Michael Penn took over some of the lead vocals and shared songwriting duties with Gabriele Morgan.