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|genre = [[Alternative metal]], [[nu metal]], [[groove metal]], [[death metal]], [[thrash metal]] |
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|occupation = Musician |
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|Years_active = 1996–present (with Kittie) |
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|instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano, trumpet |
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|associated_acts = [[Kittie]]<br>[[Hed PE]] |
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'''Morgan Lee Lander''' (born January 6, 1982) is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian [[heavy metal music|metal]] group [[Kittie]]. Her sister, [[Mercedes Lander]], plays drums for Kittie. She is known for her use of [[Death growl|metal growls]] as a vocalist, though she also sings with a clean voice as well. She uses [[Hamer Guitars|Hamer]] Vectors, a custom GW Flying V, [[Gibson Flying V]]'s, [[Peavey 5150|Peavey 6505]]s, [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] 4x12 cabinets, [[Krank Amplification|Krank]] Krankenstein+'s, and [[Mesa/Boogie]] Dual Rectifiers |
'''Morgan Lee Lander''' (born January 6, 1982) is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian [[heavy metal music|metal]] group [[Kittie]]. Her sister, [[Mercedes Lander]], plays drums for Kittie. She is known for her use of [[Death growl|metal growls]] as a vocalist, though she also sings with a clean voice as well. She uses [[Hamer Guitars|Hamer]] Vectors, a custom GW Flying V, [[Gibson Flying V]]'s, [[Peavey 5150|Peavey 6505]]s, [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] 4x12 cabinets, [[Krank Amplification|Krank]] Krankenstein+'s, and [[Mesa/Boogie]] Dual Rectifiers |
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===Early life=== |
===Early life=== |
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Morgan Lee Lander was born to David and Deanna Lander in [[Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Morgan Lee Lander was born to David and Deanna Lander in [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada on January 6, 1982. Two years later, Morgan became the big sister of [[Mercedes Lander]], the drummer and founding members of [[Kittie]]. |
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At the age of two, she moved to [[Brampton, Ontario]]. When Morgan was six, she started to take piano lessons, but soon grew tired and began playing guitar. At age 11, Morgan and her family moved to London, Ontario. She started composing her first songs at 13 (including Kittie's breakthrough hit, "[[Brackish (song)|Brackish]]") with Mercedes and friend, [[Fallon Bowman]]. |
At the age of two, she moved to [[Brampton, Ontario]]. When Morgan was six, she started to take piano lessons, but soon grew tired and began playing guitar. At age 11, Morgan and her family moved to London, Ontario. She started composing her first songs at 13 (including Kittie's breakthrough hit, "[[Brackish (song)|Brackish]]") with Mercedes and friend, [[Fallon Bowman]]. |
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In 1996, when Morgan was 14, Mercedes, Fallon, and Tanya Candler formed [[Kittie]]. Three years later, the band released their breakthrough first album, ''[[Spit (album)|Spit]]''. |
In 1996, when Morgan was 14, Mercedes, Fallon, and Tanya Candler formed [[Kittie]]. Three years later, the band released their breakthrough first album, ''[[Spit (album)|Spit]]''. |
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===Poisoned Black Clothing ( |
===Poisoned Black Clothing (2005–2013)=== |
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Morgan co-owns a clothing line called Poisoned Black Clothing with her younger sister, Mercedes. Poisoned Black Clothing officially launched in September 2005, and aims to provide an alternative style for 'cute boys and hot girls'. In 2013, Morgan and Mercedes ended Poisoned Black, selling all merchandise on clearance. Morgan also co-owns a management company with her family called X |
Morgan co-owns a clothing line called Poisoned Black Clothing with her younger sister, Mercedes. Poisoned Black Clothing officially launched in September 2005, and aims to provide an alternative style for 'cute boys and hot girls'. In 2013, Morgan and Mercedes ended Poisoned Black, selling all merchandise on clearance. Morgan also co-owns a management company with her family called X of Infamy (previously Kiss of Infamy). She currently manages two other bands. |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Morgan Lee Lander |
Born | January 6, 1982 |
Origin | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Genres | Alternative metal, nu metal, groove metal, death metal, thrash metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, trumpet |
Website | kittierocks |
Morgan Lee Lander (born January 6, 1982) is the lead singer and guitarist for the Canadian metal group Kittie. Her sister, Mercedes Lander, plays drums for Kittie. She is known for her use of metal growls as a vocalist, though she also sings with a clean voice as well. She uses Hamer Vectors, a custom GW Flying V, Gibson Flying V's, Peavey 6505s, Marshall 4x12 cabinets, Krank Krankenstein+'s, and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers
Biography
![]() | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (August 2009) |
Early life
Morgan Lee Lander was born to David and Deanna Lander in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on January 6, 1982. Two years later, Morgan became the big sister of Mercedes Lander, the drummer and founding members of Kittie.
At the age of two, she moved to Brampton, Ontario. When Morgan was six, she started to take piano lessons, but soon grew tired and began playing guitar. At age 11, Morgan and her family moved to London, Ontario. She started composing her first songs at 13 (including Kittie's breakthrough hit, "Brackish") with Mercedes and friend, Fallon Bowman.
Kittie debut (1996)
In 1996, when Morgan was 14, Mercedes, Fallon, and Tanya Candler formed Kittie. Three years later, the band released their breakthrough first album, Spit.
Poisoned Black Clothing (2005–2013)
Morgan co-owns a clothing line called Poisoned Black Clothing with her younger sister, Mercedes. Poisoned Black Clothing officially launched in September 2005, and aims to provide an alternative style for 'cute boys and hot girls'. In 2013, Morgan and Mercedes ended Poisoned Black, selling all merchandise on clearance. Morgan also co-owns a management company with her family called X of Infamy (previously Kiss of Infamy). She currently manages two other bands.