Shirley Manson
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Shirley Ann Manson FRSA is a Scottish musician and actress. She is the lead singer of the American rock band Garbage. Manson gained media attention for her forthright style, rebellious attitude, and distinctive deep voice. For the majority of her career, Manson commuted between her home city of Edinburgh and the U.S. to record with Garbage, which originally formed in Madison, Wisconsin; she now lives and works primarily in Los Angeles, while maintaining a second home in Edinburgh.
Manson was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland
Manson (forefront) with Angelfish, mid–1990s
Manson during the Version 2.0 era with Garbage, (c. 1998–99)
Manson performing with Garbage in 2002 during the Beautiful Garbage era
Garbage (band)
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Garbage is a Scottish–American rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. The band's line-up—consisting of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals) and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig —has remained unchanged since its inception. All four members are involved in the songwriting and production process. Garbage has sold over 17 million albums worldwide.
Garbage performing at The Sound Of 007 in October 2022
Steve Marker saw the music video for "Suffocate Me" by Manson's band Angelfish on MTV's 120 Minutes and invited her to record with Garbage
Butch Vig had built a reputation as a rock producer before deciding to form Garbage.
Lead singer Shirley Manson during the Version 2.0 era