The band were infamous in the early sleaze/glam scene of L.A. The band concentrated much effort into their stage shows, which included excessive use of pyrotechnics. They were regarded as leading lights of the glam scene, along with bands such as Motley Crue and W.A.S.P. The band played their very first show as Witch on June 11, 1983 at The Woodstock in Anaheim, CA.
The band broke up in early 1989. They reformed for one show on November 1st, 1991.
Founding member Punky Peru was married to Tommy Lee's sister, Athena Bass, and they divorced in 1986. She had Punky arrested for domestic abuse, and he served six months in the Orange County Jail in 1987. Before going to jail he met and moved in with Lita Ford, and he co-wrote the song "Fatal Passion" on Ford's platinum-selling "Lita" album. Lita Ford would also jam with the band on stage occasionally during this period. David Ezrin Is son of famed producer Bob Ezrin.