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Richmond, United States (1982 – present)
Aimee Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but dropped out to sing with her first punk rock band, the young snakes; the band released the EP Bark Along with the Young Snakes in 1982, and a compilation album was issued in 2004.
In 1983, seeking a return to “sweetness and melody”, she co-founded with Berklee classmate and boyfriend Michael Hausman the new wave band ’Til Tuesday, which achieved minor success in 1985 with its first album, Voices Carry. The title song is said to be inspired by Hausman and Mann’s breakup; the video became an MTV staple, winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, though Mann’s signature spiky hair would lead some to dismiss the group. Mann performed with the rock band Rush on the song “Time Stand Still” (from Hold Your Fire, 1987), singing backup vocals and appearing in the music video. With Mann playing an increasingly important role in songwriting, ‘Til Tuesday released two more albums, Welcome Home and Everything’s Different Now. On the final album and tour, musician Jon Brion joined the band, which broke up in 1990 when Mann left to start her solo career.
Around the time of the first album’s release, Mann began a romantic relationship with Jules Shear; they broke up before the final ‘Til Tuesday album, which contained the song “J For Jules”. Professional relationships from the band would continue: Hausman later became Mann’s manager, and Brion produced her first two solo albums.
Solo career
In 1983, seeking a return to “sweetness and melody”, she co-founded with Berklee classmate and boyfriend Michael Hausman the new wave band ’Til Tuesday, which achieved minor success in 1985 with its first album, Voices Carry. The title song is said to be inspired by Hausman and Mann’s breakup; the video became an MTV staple, winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, though Mann’s signature spiky hair would lead some to dismiss the group. Mann performed with the rock band Rush on the song “Time Stand Still” (from Hold Your Fire, 1987), singing backup vocals and appearing in the music video. With Mann playing an increasingly important role in songwriting, ‘Til Tuesday released two more albums, Welcome Home and Everything’s Different Now. On the final album and tour, musician Jon Brion joined the band, which broke up in 1990 when Mann left to start her solo career.
Around the time of the first album’s release, Mann began a romantic relationship with Jules Shear; they broke up before the final ‘Til Tuesday album, which contained the song “J For Jules”. Professional relationships from the band would continue: Hausman later became Mann’s manager, and Brion produced her first two solo albums.
Solo career
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philjams67 wrote:
I go to school with her niece. [2]
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tackada wrote:
I go to school with her niece.
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benschlotz wrote:
At Hardly Strictly, she introduced "Save Me" as the song which had the honor of losing the oscar to phil collins' cartoon monkey love song. Hilarious woman.
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benettz wrote:
♥
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mikesly wrote:
She was great on the ((( artists den )))
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MrPsychedelia wrote:
Borrowing Time is soooo sweet *_*
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indie-cool wrote:
...and everything I do is wrong, but at least I'm hanging on, you got a lot of money but you can't afford the freeway!
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RamiFede wrote:
i saw her in buenos aires, she is really a great artist
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Ynarmousiest wrote:
love Superball
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Cyborg-sage wrote:
Love her songs =)
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indie-cool wrote:
Where the hell is Ghost World on the charts. CLASSIC. Aimee's my all-time Idol.
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rolyatleoj wrote:
I saw Aimee last night in Salt Lake City and it was probably one of the best shows I've ever seen in my life. 300 people, GA, front and center.
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marush11 wrote:
aimee te amo!!!! sos lo primero que escucho siempre!
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canopiesngrapes wrote:
lol what is going on? Surely that kind of trolling would have more affect on Christian rock pages, or if you're trying to irritate/convert, a musician who is openly anti-Christian or even athiest?
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audiokayness wrote:
I'm so glad Jesus (even in his lordly 73rd incarnation) could write in. He's so sweet but very busy. Despite his multiplicity. That said I give thanks for the one & only Aimee Mann. Thanks, Aimee, for all these great songs you write & sing & play. Amen.
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leo-puga wrote:
LOVE YOU
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a_simple_human wrote:
Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, amazing talent! Love you Aimee!
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Kentoshogun wrote:
Such a talented artist, unbelievable.
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eclectismo wrote:
"Saudades" - http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9A328712AE1BFE3D
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PablolitaScobar wrote:
awwww.right. :p
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Aimee on Live from the Artists Den
13 Feb 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/aimeemann
Live from the Artists Den- Vol. 1, which features "31 Today" is out now (currently #13 at Barnes and Noble!)Also, PBS TV is now broadcasting the "Live From the Artists Den" show. The Aimee Mann . …
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