Beth Ditto

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Beth Ditto
Beth Ditto performing with The Gossip at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, March 21, 2008.
Beth Ditto performing with The Gossip at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, March 21, 2008.
Background information
Born February 19, 1981 (1981-02-19) (age 28)
Origin Searcy, Arkansas, United States of America
Genre(s) Indie rock
Dance-punk
Queercore
Punk blues
Garage rock
Instrument(s) Vocals
Associated acts Gossip

Beth Ditto (born Mary Beth Patterson on February 19, 1981, in Searcy, Arkansas, USA) 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, a lesbian, is well known for her outspoken support of both LBGT 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[citation needed], despite being singled out by doctors for normalising obesity[5]. She also formerly contributed an advice column on body image to The Guardian newspaper.

Beth Ditto London poster advertising Love Magazine

In London in February 2009, she was featured as the cover model for the first edition of Love magazine.[6] On July 9, 2009, Beth's fashion collection for the UK retailer Evans will start being sold online in select stores across the UK.[7]

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

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