Beth Ditto Biography
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 Beth Ditto performing with The Gossip at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, March 21, 2008
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| Background information | |
| Born | February 19, 1981 |
| Origin | Searcy, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Genres | Indie rock Dance-punk Queercore Punk blues Garage rock |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Gossip |
Mary Beth Patterson, known by her stage name Beth Ditto (born February 19, 1981, in Searcy, Arkansas), is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for her work with the indie rock band Gossip.1
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Personal life
Ditto, who is lesbian, is well known for her outspoken support of both LGBT and feminist causes.2 She is a close friend of Scissor Sisters lead singer Ana Matronic, and considers her favorite song to be "Oh Bondage, Up Yours" by X-Ray Spex. She courted mild controversy in 2006 when, during an interview for NME magazine, she claimed to have eaten squirrels as a child, saying that "people in Arkansas just do – they'd think you were a freak if you ate squid there!"3
Ditto is known for her noticeable stage dances and her unique and revealing image. She classes herself as a punk, and thus does not wear deodorant or shave under her armpits, having once remarked that "I think punks usually smell".4 She has been lauded for her support of positive body image,5 despite comments from doctors that she may be causing harm to public health by normalising obesity.6 She also formerly contributed an advice column on body image to The Guardian newspaper.7
In February 2009, she was featured in London as the cover model for the premiere of Love magazine with prominent public advertising.8 On July 9, 2009, Beth's fashion collection for the UK retailer Evans will start being sold online in select stores across the UK.9
Awards and nominations
2006 – NME – Coolest Person In Rock – Won
2007 – NME Awards – Sexiest Woman Of The Year – Nominated
2008 – Glamour Awards – International Artist Of The Year – Won
References
- ^ "Bio". The Gossip official website. http://www.gossipyouth.com/lebio.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ Beth Ditto (2007-06-08). "What would Beth Ditto do?". The Guardian. http://music.guardian.co.uk/pop/story/0,,2098486,00.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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- ^ "Listen Up: I Don’t Think We’re In Kansas Anymore". psychoPEDIA. 2006-11-20. http://www.psychopedia.com/dailynews/2006/11/listen_upi_dont_think_were_in.html. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Is Beth Ditto really a good role model for women". dollymix. http://www.dollymix.tv/2007/04/big_question_is_beth_ditto_rea.html. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ "Obesity Levels Study". Nuffield Health. http://www.nuffieldhealth.com/Individuals/News-and-Information/Press-Releases/Current-Affairs/Obesity-levels-double-within-10-years/. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ "What Would Beth Ditto Do?". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/apr/27/popandrock.healthandwellbeing1. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
- ^ Jo Clements (16 February 2009). "15-stone Beth Ditto launches Love magazine with nude shoot". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1145131/15-stone-Beth-Ditto-launches-Love-magazine-nude-shoot.html. Retrieved 14 June 2009.
- ^ Hattersley, Giles (2009-06-14), "The brilliance of Beth Ditto", The Times (London), http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article6462773.ece, retrieved 2009-06-15
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