Shirley Manson
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Shirley Ann Manson is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and musician who is the lead vocalist of the rock band Garbage. Deemed a "Godmother of Rock" by The New York Times, she is noted for her distinctiv
Manson was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland
Manson and her band signed to Radioactive Records, founded by Gary Kurfirst (pictured), but were later persuaded to leave by the band's management
Manson during the Version 2.0 era with Garbage, (c. 1998–99)
Manson in 2009 during her solo era
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
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Goodbye Mr Mackenzie is a Scottish rock band formed in Bathgate near Edinburgh. At the band's commercial peak, the line-up consisted of Martin Metcalfe on vocals, John Duncan on guitar, Fin Wilson on
Shirley Manson
…Awards and seven Grammy Awards. Manson's musical career began in her teens, when she was approached to perform backing vocals and keyboards for the band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie. She was later approached by the band's record label with the idea of launching her as a solo artist, and recorded an album with her band Angelfish…
Left to right: John Duncan, Fin Wilson, Rona Scobie, Martin Metcalfe, Shirley Manson, Derek Kelly
The band signed their first major label contract with Capitol Records
"Suffocate Me" by Angelfish was viewed by Steve Marker (pictured), which ultimately lead to Manson joining Garbage in 1994
Martin Metcalfe performing with The Filthy Tongues in 2018