Beth Ditto
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 Beth Ditto performing with The Gossip at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, March 21, 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Born | February 19, 1981 |
| Origin | Searcy, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Genres | Indie rock Dance-punk Queercore Punk blues Garage rock |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Gossip |
Mary Beth "Ditto" Patterson (born February 19, 1981, in Searcy, Arkansas) is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for her work with the indie rock band The Gossip.[1]
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Personal life
Ditto, who is lesbian, is well known for her outspoken support of both LGBT and feminist causes.[2] She is a close friend of Scissor Sisters lead singer Ana Matronic, and considers her favorite song to be "Oh Bondage, Up Yours" by X-Ray Spex. She courted mild controversy in 2006 when, during an interview for NME magazine, she claimed to have eaten squirrels as a child, saying that "people in Arkansas just do -- they'd think you were a freak if you ate squid there!"[3]
Ditto is known for her noticeable stage dances and her unique and revealing image. She classes herself as a punk, and thus does not wear deodorant or shave under her armpits, having once remarked that "I think punks usually smell".[4] She has been lauded for her support of positive body image,[5] despite comments from doctors that she may be causing harm to public health by normalising obesity.[6] She also formerly contributed an advice column on body image to The Guardian newspaper.[7]
In February 2009, she was featured in London as the cover model for the premiere of Love magazine with prominent public advertising.[8] On July 9, 2009, Beth's fashion collection for the UK retailer Evans will start being sold online in select stores across the UK.[9]
Awards And Nominations
2006 - NME - Coolest Person In Rock - WON
2007 - NME Awards - Sexiest Woman Of The Year - NOMINATED
2008 - Glamour Awards - International Artist Of The Year - WON
References
- ^ "Bio". The Gossip official website. http://www.gossipyouth.com/lebio.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ Beth Ditto (2007-06-08). "What would Beth Ditto do?". The Guardian. http://music.guardian.co.uk/pop/story/0,,2098486,00.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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- ^ "Listen Up: I Don’t Think We’re In Kansas Anymore". psychoPEDIA. 2006-11-20. http://www.psychopedia.com/dailynews/2006/11/listen_upi_dont_think_were_in.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Is Beth Ditto really a good role model for women". dollymix. http://www.dollymix.tv/2007/04/big_question_is_beth_ditto_rea.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ "Obesity Levels Study". Nuffield Health. http://www.nuffieldhealth.com/Individuals/News-and-Information/Press-Releases/Current-Affairs/Obesity-levels-double-within-10-years/. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ "What Would Beth Ditto Do?". http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/apr/27/popandrock.healthandwellbeing1. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ Jo Clements (16 February 2009). "15-stone Beth Ditto launches Love magazine with nude shoot". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1145131/15-stone-Beth-Ditto-launches-Love-magazine-nude-shoot.html. Retrieved 14 June 2009.
- ^ Hattersley, Giles (2009-06-14), "The brilliance of Beth Ditto", The Times, http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article6462773.ece, retrieved 2009-06-15
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