The Pandoras were an all-female rock band from Los Angeles, California from 1983 to 1990. They began as part of the 1960s revival garage rock scene, and later adopted a hard rock sound. Former members Melanie Vammen and Kim Shattuck formed The Muffs. The band leader and singer/songwriter, Paula Pierce, died on August 10, 1991, of an aneurysm at the age of 31.