Corinne Bailey Rae: Biography

Corinne Bailey Rae
Born:
Feb 26, 1979 in Leeds, England

Genres:
Electronic & Dance Music, Rock Music, Singer/Songwriter Rock Music, Adult Alternative

Decades Active:
2000's


Artistic Quality
Low
Popularity
Low



Neosoul songstress Corinne Bailey Rae was born in Leeds, England, in 1979 to a British mother and West Indian father. Displaying an interest in music from an early age, Rae studied classical violin until she acquired an electric guitar in her early teens. Inspired by such '90s altrock icons as L7, Veruca Salt, and others, Rae formed her first band, the allfemale indie rock outfit Helen. Despite developing a strong local following, the band ultimately folded and Rae enrolled at Leeds University to study English literature. While at school, a job at a jazz club inspired her more souloriented leanings and she began writing songs. Eventually, she scored a record deal with EMI and released her selftitled debut solo album in 2006.

- Matt Collar, All Music Guide

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