Annie Haslam
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Best known for her long tenure as the vocalist for prog-rockers Renaissance, Annie Haslam was the product of a musical family -- her father was an amateur singer and comedian, and her brother Michael was a mid-60s rock'n'roller whose career was managed by Brian Epstein. Still, her earliest interest was fashion design; only while at university did Haslam begin singing, encouraged by friends after spontaneously performing a rendition of the Mary Hopkin hit "Those Were the Days" at a local pub. She soon began studying under opera singer Sybil Knight, and in late 1970 answered an advertisement in Melody Maker to become Renaissance's new vocalist. Haslam's crystalline, five-octave soprano remained the group's focal point throughout the remainder of their career; while still fronting the band she made her solo debut in 1977 with the Roy Wood-produced Annie in Wonderland, followed in 1985 by Still Life. Haslam's third solo effort, a self-titled album from 1989, was the first issued in the wake of Renaissance's dissolution as well as her last release for Epic; in its wake she relocated to the U.S., where in 1993 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her struggles became the inspiration behind 1994's Blessing in Disguise; Live Under Brazilian Skies followed five years later and Dawn of Ananda was issued in mid-2000. ~ Jason Ankeny, RoviRelated Videos:
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| Annie Haslam | |
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 Annie Haslam performing with Renaissance at Ottawa Bluesfest, July 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ann Haslam |
| Born | 8 June 1947 |
| Origin | Bolton, Lancashire, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, Pop, Folk |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, painter |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Labels | White Dove Sire Records Warner Bros. Records Weinerworld Epic Records Virgin Records (Japan) Voiceprint Records Transatlantic Records |
| Associated acts | Renaissance, Nevada |
| Website | AnnieHaslam.com |
Annie Haslam (born 8 June 1947, Bolton, Lancashire) is an English progressive rock vocalist and songwriter.
Originally a fashion student, she began studying under opera singer Sybil Knight in 1970 and developed her five-octave vocal range.[citation needed] In February 1971, she became the new lead singer of Renaissance, after answering an advertisement in a magazine, and auditioning for the band in Surrey.[1]
In 1977, she began her solo career with her album Annie in Wonderland, produced by Roy Wood who played most of the musical instruments, and who also duetted with her on one track, and also performed on the Intergalactic Touring Band album. Haslam and Wood were engaged to be married for four years, which she later described as "Four of the funniest years of my life".[2] She has since released eight studio albums, three of which were released through her own record label, White Dove. She has also collaborated with Steve Howe on a number of projects.
In 1993 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she survived and which became the inspiration for her 1994 album, Blessing in Disguise.[3]
Her 2006 Live Studio Concert, was also released as her first solo DVD. Haslam released an EP called Night and Day, her first solo recording for some years, with Welsh rock band Magenta in 2006.
Haslam currently resides in Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Solo discography
- 1977: Annie in Wonderland
- 1985: Still Life
- 1989: Annie Haslam
- 1994: Blessing in Disguise
- 1995: Supper's Ready: (Genesis tribute Album) (guest vocalist)
- 1995: Tales From Yesterday (Yes tribute Album) (guest vocalist)
- 1998: Live Under Brazilian Skies
- 1999: The Dawn of Ananda
- 1999: Portraits of Bob Dylan by Steve Howe (album) (guest vocalist)
- 2000: It Snows in Heaven Too
- 2002: One Enchanted Evening
- 2005: Icon by John Wetton & Geoff Downes (album) (guest vocalist)
- 2006: Miles of Music by Bob Miles (guest vocalist)
- 2006: Live Studio Concert
- 2006: Night and Day EP with Magenta written for Haslam by Rob Reed and Christina Booth
- 2007: Woman Transcending
References
- ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 223. CN 5585.
- ^ "Annie Haslam Interview by Martin Kinch". cherryblossomclinic.110mb.com. http://cherryblossomclinic.110mb.com/annie.html. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ^ Yahoo! Music Biography of Annie Haslam webpage
External links
- AnnieHaslam.com – Official page
- Annie Haslam Interview with Alison Steele, August 1989
- CD Baby's 2007 page on Woman Transcending with extensive notes by Haslam and her updated biography
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