Lynn Mabry
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Born | Vallejo, California, U.S. | March 21, 1958
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1977–present |
Lynn Mabry (born March 21, 1958) is an American singer.
Early life
Born in Vallejo, California, Mabry's mother enjoyed playing piano and her father was a choir director and radio DJ. They divorced when she was 3 years old.[1]
Career
She got her start in
In 1983, Mabry joined Talking Heads for their concert film Stop Making Sense. She also spent time as a background vocalist, continuing to tour with such acts as Rita Coolidge, Namie Amuro and Bette Midler and George Michael in 1989 on the song "If You Were My Woman". In 1990, she toured as a backing vocalist for Fleetwood Mac during their Behind the Mask Tour. In 1991, she toured as a backing vocalist for Stevie Nicks during her Time Space tour. In the same year, she performed a cover version Soul II Soul's "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" with George Michael for his Cover to Cover tour.
Mabry is also a business partner with
Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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1984 | Stop Making Sense | Herself |
2013 | 20 Feet from Stardom | Herself |
References
- ^ "Singers' Pages - Lynn Mabry". rockalittle.com. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- Allmusic. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
- ^ Elevate Hope Foundation | Elevate Oakland
See also