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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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ranisn wrote:
woooooooow, her first album is awesomee
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jane_eyre07 wrote:
Apologies to Portlandia fans. I had no idea about her role on there. I didn't mean to call you stupid. I just assumed that the comments were supposed to be mean and rude since that's all I ever see on this site. Sorry for jumping to conclusions.
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
This is why these "dumb" people are commenting about being a maid. The video is hilarious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7aTfyEfgA8
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jane_eyre07 wrote:
She's so great. I'm not sure what's those stupid maid comments are supposed to mean, but whatever. People can be dumb sometimes. I hope there will be a new album soon.
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HankMulder wrote:
So it looks like a new album either the spring or summer! Can't wait.
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boredstiff- wrote:
Why does my maid have a Last.fm page? [2]
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Phelipee wrote:
Aimee Womann. [2]
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alfonzoloya wrote:
Aimee Womann.
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Pensi wrote:
Why does my maid have a Last.fm page?
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intheluminol wrote:
Uli's girlfriend ❤
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J-49 wrote:
i want an aimee poster.
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mightypuma wrote:
Aimee Mann and Cat Power are two of my favourite artists and both of them last released an album in 2008!! I'm all for taking your time and making sure its good but please, ladies, get a wriggle on.
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missflashback wrote:
One of those artists whose music is there for you, through whatever life throws at you. [3]
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rainy-dog wrote:
i'd say she's one of the greatest living storytellers in song. she should write a novel.
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shobhnaguerin wrote:
Goodness, her cameo on Portlandia was so so fucking good!
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neidisch wrote:
It's been 12 years, but Save Me still owns me like it was yesterday :-)
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SmokinWickerman wrote:
saw magnolia again after a yer since first seeing, I liked the song Momentum and left it t that but now i'm in love with it!
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J-49 wrote:
one of those artists whose music is there for you, through whatever life throws at you
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emcxmc wrote:
Happy Birthday, Aimee.
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LastFlowers wrote:
agreed. i love Video.
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Aimee at The Ark
10 Jun 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/aimeemann
Aimee Mann will be playing The Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan on
September 21; tickets go on sale here on June 12 (this Saturday) at
10:00 AM, and check back for further Fall dates to be announced
soon!
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