Helen Marnie
| Helen Marnie | |
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 Helen Marnie at Ottawa Bluesfest, 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1978 (age 33–34) |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Electropop, Synthpop, New Wave |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, Keyboards |
| Years active | 1999—present |
| Labels | Nettwerk |
| Associated acts | Ladytron |
| Website | www.ladytron.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Korg Delta, Korg MS-2000B | |
Helen Marnie (born in 1978 in Glasgow, Scotland)[1] is a member of the electronic music band Ladytron. She sings the majority of Ladytron's songs, with Mira Aroyo providing vocals on some songs (sometimes in her native Bulgarian) or singing simultaneously with Helen on others.
Helen also plays keyboards during Ladytron's live shows (most often using a Korg Delta and is credited as a writer on Ladytron's albums.
Helen claims influences such as Kate Bush, Maria Callas, and Joni Mitchell.[2]
Marnie is a classically trained pianist.[3] She studied music at the University of Liverpool where she received in 1999 a BA in pop music.[3] Helen met the other members of Ladytron while studying in Liverpool.[3]
[edit] Personal life
In 2011, Helen Marnie got married. She lives in London, England.[4] Her height is 168cm (5'6").[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Born place
- ^ http://batteryinyourleg.com/blog/2008/05/06/helen-marnie-from-ladytron/
- ^ a b c The University of Liverpool: Insight Autumn 2006 - PDF page 11
- ^ http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/27/five-questions-for-ladytron
- ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/thread-count/ladytron-go-glam-on-new-album-20111025
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