 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.The band was popular locally, but found it difficult to spread this success any further.Doll Congress released two records, including the 1983 self-titled 12" record on the Enigma Records label, with three songs