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Probably because she is deaf and still plays amazingly also she has had a very hard situation when she was 12 because she started losing her hearing so she stopped playing her other instruments and went with percussion. She is amazing! she is an inspiration to all people who are deaf.
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∙ 16y agoI know where her website is: http://www.evelyn.co.uk/homepage.htm And several fun facts about her: http://www.evelyn.co.uk/live/99_facts.htm And I didn't know anything about her until you asked the question, so thanks. :)
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∙ 15y agoDespite being profoundly deaf she has become an internationally famous musician giving over 100 concerts a year. Glennie is able to play 60 instruments.
She also makes jewelry.
Glennie has won the following awards:
Grammy - Best Chamber Music Performance 1989
Scot of the Year 1982
Queen's Commendation 1985
Scotswoman of the Decade 1990
Rhythm Magazine - Best Studio & Live Percussionist 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
Walpole Medal of Excellence 2002
musical America Instrumentalist of the Year 2003
Sabian Lifetime Achievement Award 2006
She has received 15 honorary doctorates from universities across the UK
OBE (Order of the British Empire - Officer) 1993
DBE (Order of the British Empire - Dame Commander, essentially a knighthood) 2007
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∙ 11y agoShe is famous because how she plays instruments without knowing what sound it makes. Playing along at a orchestra without knowing went to come in. She regularly plays barefoot so the vibrations can absorb through her skin.
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