Pink (musician)M!ssundaztood album cover (2001)Alecia Moore (born September 8, 1979), better known by her stage name Pink, is a pop star who gained prominence in early January of 2000. Her home town is Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of James and Judy Moore. James played guitar and sang songs for the young Alecia, who vowed from the earliest that she would become a rock star someday. Pop StarPink began her career as an R&B and hip-hop musician. She has complained that because she chose to relinquish creative control to her record producer L.A. Reid, she did not like the type of music she made at this time, or her image, which included bright pink hair. Her first album, Can't Take Me Home, was a modest success, due to the huge pop and rhythmic radio hit singles "There You Go" (Hot 100 #7 in July of 2000) and "Most Girls" (#4 in November 2000). The album's third single, "You Make Me Sick" was released towards the end of 2000, and also became a smaller pop hit in early 2001 (hit number 33 in February of 2001), thanks in part to its being featured in the movie Save The Last Dance. In spring of 2001, Pink teamed up with rapper Lil Kim, R&B singer Mya, and pop superstar Christina Aguilera on a remake of Patti Labelle's "Lady Marmalade". The track was produced by hot hip-hop producers Rockwilder and Missy Elliott and was featured in Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge!. The song's music video featured the four singers dressed in underwear and heavy makeup, portraying prostitutes. The video was a huge hit on MTV, VH1, and MTV2, and the song was one of the year's biggest on pop, rhythmic, and adult top 40 radio. Rock starTowards the end of 2001, Pink decided to take her career in a new direction. Tired of being marketed as a white hip-hop and R&B singer, and eager to become a more serious songwriter and musician, Pink sought the help of former 4 Non Blondes vocalist, Linda Perry. Together, Pink and Perry co-wrote and co-produced most of the tracks on Pink's sophomore album, Missundaztood, which was released in early 2002. The album's more alternative, rock sound could be heard immediately with its first single, "Get the Party Started". "Get the Party Started" was a hugely commercially successful single. The album's other singles, "Don't Let Me Get Me," "Just Like a Pill," and "Family Portrait" were also radio successes. Uptempo dance remixes of these more rock-oriented songs allowed them to become crossover hits on rhythmic radio and in the clubs, and the less R&B, more alternative rock sound of M!ssundazstood enabled all four singles to become modest hits at adult top 40 radio also. In the summer of 2003, Pink released a single from Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, "Feel Good Time". The track, produced by electronic music artist William Orbit, peaked in the 60's on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 Singles chart. In 2003 Pink released a new album with Orbit and Perry called Try This. Eight of the thirteen tracks were cowritten with Tim Armstrong of punk band Rancid. Try This reached the Top 10 of the album charts in the US, Canadian, UK and Australian charts in 2003. Discography
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Try This reached the Top 10 of the album charts in the US, Canadian, UK and Australian charts in 2003. She was quoted as saying, "We're gonna sing this for George Bush because he's out of here, people!" before she launched into the opening licks of "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)," a cover that was featured on her 1979 album The Glow. In 2003 Pink released a new album with Orbit and Perry called Try This. Eight of the thirteen tracks were cowritten with Tim Armstrong of punk band Rancid. Bush. The track, produced by electronic music artist William Orbit, peaked in the 60's on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 Singles chart. President George W. In the summer of 2003, Pink released a single from Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, "Feel Good Time". In July 2004, she drew thunderous applause at the Stockholm Jazz Festival for dedicating a classic to U.S. Uptempo dance remixes of these more rock-oriented songs allowed them to become crossover hits on rhythmic radio and in the clubs, and the less R&B, more alternative rock sound of M!ssundazstood enabled all four singles to become modest hits at adult top 40 radio also. She was a founding member of Musicians United for Safe Energy. The album's other singles, "Don't Let Me Get Me," "Just Like a Pill," and "Family Portrait" were also radio successes. Bonnie Raitt's web site urges fans to learn more about preserving the environment. "Get the Party Started" was a hugely commercially successful single. She appeared on Warren Zevon's self-titled album in 1976 with Warren Zevon's friend Jackson Browne and Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The album's more alternative, rock sound could be heard immediately with its first single, "Get the Party Started". She followed up this success with three more Grammy Awards for her 1991 album, "Luck of the Draw", then, in 1994 she added two more Grammy's with her album "Longing in Their Hearts". Together, Pink and Perry co-wrote and co-produced most of the tracks on Pink's sophomore album, Missundaztood, which was released in early 2002. At the same time, she walked away with a fourth Grammy Award for her duet "In the Mood" with John Lee Hooker on his album "The Healer". Tired of being marketed as a white hip-hop and R&B singer, and eager to become a more serious songwriter and musician, Pink sought the help of former 4 Non Blondes vocalist, Linda Perry. charts and won three Grammy Awards. Towards the end of 2001, Pink decided to take her career in a new direction. Released in 1989, "Nick of Time" went to the top of the U.S. The video was a huge hit on MTV, VH1, and MTV2, and the song was one of the year's biggest on pop, rhythmic, and adult top 40 radio. After more than twenty years of singing and recording popular music, Bonnie Raitt achieved immense success with her 10th album. The song's music video featured the four singers dressed in underwear and heavy makeup, portraying prostitutes. Following this highly acclaimed broadcast, she began working on new material, recording a bluesy mix of hard rock under the production guidance of Don Was at Capitol Records. The track was produced by hot hip-hop producers Rockwilder and Missy Elliott and was featured in Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge!. lang and Jennifer Warnes as female background vocals for Roy Orbison's television special, A Black and White Night. In spring of 2001, Pink teamed up with rapper Lil Kim, R&B singer Mya, and pop superstar Christina Aguilera on a remake of Patti Labelle's "Lady Marmalade". In late 1987 she joined k.d. The album's third single, "You Make Me Sick" was released towards the end of 2000, and also became a smaller pop hit in early 2001 (hit number 33 in February of 2001), thanks in part to its being featured in the movie Save The Last Dance. In 1983, struggling with alcohol and drug abuse, she was dropped by her record label, Warner Bros., and all but disappeared from the music scene. Her first album, Can't Take Me Home, was a modest success, due to the huge pop and rhythmic radio hit singles "There You Go" (Hot 100 #7 in July of 2000) and "Most Girls" (#4 in November 2000). While admired by those who saw her perform, and respected by her peers such as blues legend Howlin' Wolf, she gained little public acclaim for her work. Reid, she did not like the type of music she made at this time, or her image, which included bright pink hair. She began playing guitar at the age of 12, something not a lot of her high school girlfriends did, and after leaving college she began playing the Rhythm and Blues clubs. She has complained that because she chose to relinquish creative control to her record producer L.A. Bonnie Raitt, (born November 8, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitar virtuoso who was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. Pink began her career as an R&B and hip-hop musician. Silver Lining (2002). James played guitar and sang songs for the young Alecia, who vowed from the earliest that she would become a rock star someday. Fundamental (1998). She is the daughter of James and Judy Moore. Road Tested (1995). Her home town is Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Longing in Their Hearts (1994). Alecia Moore (born September 8, 1979), better known by her stage name Pink, is a pop star who gained prominence in early January of 2000. Luck of the Draw (1991). 2004 "Last to Know" #21 UK. Nick of Time (1989). 2004 "God is a DJ" #11 UK. Nine Lives (1986). 2003 "Trouble" #7 UK. Green Light (1982). William Orbit) #3 UK. The Glow (1979). 2003 "Feel Good Time" (feat. Sweet Forgiveness (1977). 2002 "Family Portrait" #20 US, #11 UK. Home Plate (1975). 2002 "Just Like a Pill" #8 US, #1 UK. Streetlights (1974). 2002 "Don't Let Me Get Me" #8 US, #6 UK. Takin' My Time (1973). 2002 "Get the Party Started" #4 US, #2 UK. Give It Up (1972). 2001 "Lady Marmalade" (with Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim & Mya) #1 US, #1 UK. Bonnie Raitt (1971). 2001 "You Make Me Sick" #33 US, #9 UK. 2000 "Most Girls" #4 US, #5 UK. 2000 "There You Go" #7 US, #6 UK. Try This (2003) #9 US, #3 UK. M!ssundaztood (2001) #6 US, #2 UK. Can't Take Me Home (2000) #26 US, #13 UK. |