Laurie Anderson


  • Date of Birth: 05 June, 1947
  • Place of Birth: Synclavier Percussion Vocals
  • Biography: Laura Phillips "Laurie" Anderson (born June 5, 1947) is an American experimental performance artist and musician who plays violin and keyboards and sings in a variety of experimental music and art rock styles. Initially trained as a sculptor, Anderson did her first performance-art piece in the late 1960s. Throughout the... Read more

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