Liz Phair

Liz Phair
Phair performing in October 2008
Phair performing in October 2008
Background information
Birth nameElizabeth Clark Phair
Born (1967-04-17) April 17, 1967 (age 57)
New Haven, Connecticut[1]
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, lo-fi, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1991–present
LabelsMatador, Capitol, ATO Records

Elizabeth Clark "Liz" Phair (born April 17, 1967)[2] is an American singer-songwriter and a guitarist.

Her career began in the early 1990s. She began by self-releasing audio cassettes using the nickname of Girly Sound. Her 1993 debut studio album Exile in Guyville was released with critical acclaim. She has sold nearly three million records worldwide.

Phair was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She was adopted and grew up in Chicago suburb Winnetka, Illinois.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Liz Phair > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved June 30, 2009.
  2. "Liz Phair". All Music. Retrieved June 12, 2014.

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