What real artist was inspired the spiked-haired violinist Poindexter in Revenge of the Nerds?

The character called Poindexter in Revenge of the Nerds played the violin, in particular at a performance late in the movie where his hair was spiked

The character called 'Poindexter' in Revenge of the Nerds played the violin, in particular at a performance late in the movie where his hair was spiked up. This was a nod to a real artist, who I believe was female and a rock violinist in the 80s. Who was this?

or:The character called 'Poindexter' in Revenge of the Nerds played the violin, in particular at a performance late in the movie where his hair was spiked up. This was a nod to a real artist, who I believe was female and a rock violinist in the 80s. Who was this?

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