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Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 in Washington, DC – November 2, 1996 in Bowie, Maryland) was an American vocalist described by the British newspaper The Guardian as “one of the greatest voices of her generation.” She had a diverse repertoire of jazz, blues, folk, gospel and pop. Cassidy remained virtually unknown outside of her native Washington, DC, when she died of melanoma (which had spread to her bones) in 1996. Her posthumously released recordings have since sold in excess of four million copies, and in early 2001 the compilation album Songbird reached #1 on the UK album charts.
Eva Cassidy was the third of four children born to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. From an early age, she displayed artistic and musical talent. When she was nine years old, her father taught her to play the guitar, and she began to play and sing at family gatherings.
While a student at Bowie High School, she did sing with a local band, called Stonehenge, and received considerable praise.
At the age of eighteen, Cassidy began her professional career, singing and playing guitar in a Washington, D.C., area band, called Easy Street. This band performed in a variety of styles, at weddings, corporate parties, and pubs.
During the summer of 1983, Cassidy sang and played guitar, six days per week, at Wild World, in Maryland. Her brother Dan was also a member of this working band.
Throughout the 1980s, Cassidy worked with a number of other bands, including the soul and Motown-oriented band The Honeybees, and the techno-pop band Characters Without Names, later called Method Actor.
Eva Cassidy was the third of four children born to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. From an early age, she displayed artistic and musical talent. When she was nine years old, her father taught her to play the guitar, and she began to play and sing at family gatherings.
While a student at Bowie High School, she did sing with a local band, called Stonehenge, and received considerable praise.
At the age of eighteen, Cassidy began her professional career, singing and playing guitar in a Washington, D.C., area band, called Easy Street. This band performed in a variety of styles, at weddings, corporate parties, and pubs.
During the summer of 1983, Cassidy sang and played guitar, six days per week, at Wild World, in Maryland. Her brother Dan was also a member of this working band.
Throughout the 1980s, Cassidy worked with a number of other bands, including the soul and Motown-oriented band The Honeybees, and the techno-pop band Characters Without Names, later called Method Actor.
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kecoughtan wrote:
Ever since I heard her first song I fell in love with her music. She was so talented.
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adrian-fm wrote:
amazing voice...
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TheThere wrote:
check this out --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE
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nalazey wrote:
so talented :( why do real talents always pass away too soon?
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J0nathanH wrote:
best version of Over The Rainbow ...by far! <3
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aloof_photos wrote:
amazing voice.. autumn leaves is my favorite~
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spkahlon wrote:
I've been listening to her since high school and just now found out that she died. God. I know it's been said a million times before -- but what a tragedy.
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thinwhitedukeM wrote:
i wish i could know her
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michaelgaren wrote:
Tall Trees in Georgia <3
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Alanjw wrote:
What a voice
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tarsha66 wrote:
they never play, Over The Rainbow she can do a job with that song
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marcelodylan wrote:
I know that I am like the rain/There but for the grace of you go I
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First_bird wrote:
очень талантливая певица с трагичной судьбой..
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Zeuq wrote:
Love+Peace...
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Dakai1983 wrote:
OMG, I can't believe she died so young!!! What a beautiful voice just passed away, so sad!!!
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blackdemise_ wrote:
i learned her lately, what a pity:p I am obsessed with her songs and her voice now
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BPenix wrote:
Amazing voice. Learned of her from by Cultural diversity professor. Glad I did.
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Sky_Stranger wrote:
The best voice I ever listen to! Потрясающий вокал, изкмительное исполнение, нет слов, чтобы описать все эмоции. RIP.
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screamitsabear wrote:
Waffaring Stanger*
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screamitsabear wrote:
Wayfaring Strange. Amazing!
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