Twiggy

British model who epitomized the ultrathin look popular from 1966 to 1976.

• Genres: Rock

Biography

Twiggy got its name from the '60s model who released an album of country songs. Guitarist and songwriter Todd Fletcher, bassist Eddie Schaller, and drummer Patrick Hawley grew up in Champaign-Urbana's bustling indie scene, started out playing in bands like Nick Rudd's Blown. Taking their cues from indie pop bands like the dB's and Let's Active, Twiggy recorded two EPs for Parasol Records. Fletcher went on to drum for Angie Heaton, sing with Nikki Sudden, play the keys for the Chamber Strings, and form the pseudo-solo project June & the Exit Wounds with Schaller. ~ Ron DePasquale, All Music Guide