| Billy Karren | |
| Alias: | Billy Boredom |
| Instrument: | Guitar |
| Genre: | Punk, riot grrrl |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Years Active: | 1985–present |
| Label: | Bikini Kill Records |
| Associated Acts: | Bikini Kill The Go Team Comet Gain The Frumpies |
William Francis Karren is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the punk/riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, formed by Kathleen Hanna, with Karren, Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox.[1] He was also active in many other music projects, including the Go Team,[2] the Frumpies,[3] Corrections, and Spray Painted Love (with Tobi Vail).[4] He did not participate in Bikini Kill's 2019 reunion; his replacement was Erica Dawn Lyle.
In a Bikini Kill interview, Karren gave his influences as The Slits, The Ronettes, Chrissie Hynde, and Wire.[5]