All-female vocal ensemble
Honey Ltd. formed in Detroit in 1967 while the members were attending Wayne State University. Originally going by the name
the Mama Cats, the group included Laura Polkinghome, Marsha Jo Temmer, and sisters
Joan and Alexandra Sliwin. Shows backing
Bob Seger helped raise the band's profile, and in 1968 they moved to Los Angeles to record an album with legendary singer/songwriter
Lee Hazlewood.
Hazlewood renamed the group
Honey Ltd. and produced the band's debut album, which featured musical backing via the Wrecking Crew. Despite the album's commercial failure,
Honey Ltd. continued working, joining
Bob Hope's USO tour in Thailand. By 1969, with Alexandra Sliwin's marriage and subsequent departure, and the band's contract with
Hazlewood coming to a close,
Honey Ltd. called it a day. After breaking up, Polkinghome, Temmer, and
Joan Sliwin briefly re-formed as the country-rock trio Eve, who also recorded for
Hazlewood. ~ Matt Collar