Alison Moyet

(See Yazoo for the discography as this group). Cindy Wilson departed the next year, not returning until touring began for a 1998 (see 1998 in music) greatest hits collection entitled Time Capsule: Songs For a Future Generation. A 2005 "Voice" tour and DVD release are presently in the planning stages, as is a 2-woman play starring Alison Moyet and Dawn French (of French & Saunders fame). In 1999, Pierson recorded with Nina, a Japanese/American/British band. Alison Moyet's latest album, Voice, was released on 6 September 2004 and entered the UK charts at #7. In 1992 they released the album Good Stuff. Hometime launched Moyet into the top 5 best-selling female UK artists of 2002 and resulted in a BRIT nomination for Best Female Vocal. The band spent three years recovering, and returned with Cosmic Thing in 1989 (see 1989 in music), which launched three hits, "Roam", "Deadbeat Club" and "Love Shack", which is perhaps their most well-remembered song today.

In August 2002, after years of holding our and refusing to compromise, Moyet was finally released from her Sony contract. Moyet signed to Sanctuary Records and released her first studio album in eight years, Hometime, an album which Sony had refused to release. After Whammy! in 1983 (see 1983 in music), a Schneider solo album and Bouncing Off the Satellites (1986; see 1986 in music), Ricky Wilson died of what was later revealed to be AIDS-related causes. 2001 also saw the release of The Essential Alison Moyet CD, and in 2002 'The Essential Alison Moyet' DVD was released. Though recording sessions with David Byrne (of Talking Heads) failed, the recordings were released as Mesopotamia in 1982 (see 1982 in music). She played the part of Matron ‘Mama’ Morton, and although initially planned to be a short run, Moyet enjoyed the experience so much that the run was extended to 6 months. Although part of the new wave movement, their music was weirder and more experimental than most new wave, indulging in all manner of odd vocal and synth effects, creating a quirky dance sound that became very popular in the fringes of the music world. Moyet also made her critically acclaimed stage debut in the West End musical Chicago in 2001. Their debut, The B-52's, was a minor hit, and the follow-up, Wild Planet, reached the Top 20 on the album charts.

During this time, however, Moyet recorded vocals for Tricky, Ocean Colour Scene, The Lightning Seeds and King Britt. Their first single, "Rock Lobster" in 1978 (see 1978 in music), was an underground success that led to the B-52's performing at CBGB's and Max's Kansas City in New York City. Due to prolonged litigation with Sony, during which time Moyet refused to record a radio-friendly 'pop' album for the sake of creating chart hits, Moyet did not release a new studio album for over 8 years since the release of Essex. Along with Wilson and Pierson, Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson and Fred Schneider formed the band after a drunken night at a Chinese restaurant. Following incredible CD success and a UK tour, 'Singles' was re-issued as a double CD set which included "No Overdubs", a bonus live CD. Upon re-issue "Singles" again charted, this time in the top 20. The name comes from the bouffant wigs that are a part of the band's distinctive look, worn by singers Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. "Singles" (Alison Moyet's ‘greatest hits’ CD), was released in 1995 and entered the UK charts at #1. The B-52's are a rock band from Athens, Georgia, the first of many from the college town that has become one of the most important centers in alternative rock.

In order for the album to be released her label (now Sony) required that certain Essex tracks be re-recorded and re-produced, and that there be additional material remixed to create a more 'commercial' package. Nude on the Moon [anthology] (2002). Her album "Essex" (1994) did not see the light of day as Moyet had originally intended for it to be heard. Time Capsule: the Remixes [compilation]. Despite having spawned the Grammy nominated single 'It Won't Be Long', "Hoodoo" marked the beginning of what was to become a long fight for Moyet to secure complete control of her artistic direction. Time Capsule [compilation] (1998). "Hoodoo", which was a far earthier and more personal album than Moyet had previously released, received little label support and only minimal promotion. Good Stuff (1992).

Following a period of personal and career evaluation "Hoodoo" was released in 1991. Cosmic Thing (1989). "Raindancing" spawned further hit singles, including: 'Ordinary Girl' and a cover of Floy Joy's 'Weak In The Presence of Beauty'. Bouncing Off the Satellites (1986). In 1986 Alison had another big UK hit with the single 'Is This Love?', followed in 1987 by the album "Raindancing". Whammy! (1983). In 1985 Moyet performed at the Live Aid concert, along side Paul Young. Party Mix / Mesopotamia [re-release].

"Alf" spawned 3 hit singles, including 'Invisible' and 'All Cried Out'. Mesopotamia (1982). This was a big success in Britain, reaching number one in the album charts. Party Mix. In 1984 she released her debut album Alf (titled after her punk-era nickname). Wild Planet (1980). In 1983 Yazoo split and Moyet signed to CBS (because it had been Janis Joplin's label) and began her solo career. The B-52's (1979).

Yaz) who had several hits. She was involved in a number of punk, pub rock and blues bands in the South East Essex area during the late 1970s and early 1980s, including The Vandals and the Screamin' Ab Dabs, The Vicars and The Little Roosters, although her more mainstream pop career began in 1981 as half of the electropop duo Yazoo (a.k.a. Moyet was born in Basildon Essex. Alison Moyet (born 1961), is an English pop singer noted for her bluesy voice, who had a number of hits mostly in the 1980s.

2004 "Voice" (entered UK charts at #7). 2002 "Hometime" (BRIT nomination for Best Female Vocal). 1995 "Singles" (Alison Moyet's ‘greatest hits’ CD, UK charts at #1). 1994 "Essex".

1991 "It Won't Be Long" (Single, Grammy nomination for 'Best Female Rock Performance'). 1991 "Hoodoo". 1987 "Love Letters" (Single). 1987 "Weak in the Presence of Beauty" (Single based on "Raindancing").

1987 "Raindancing" (initially called "Chasing Rain"). 1986 "Is This Love?" (Single based on "Raindancing"). 1984 "All Cried Out" (Single based on "Alf"). 1984 "Invisible" (Single based on "Alf").

1984 "Alf".