Mim Grey

Mim Grey

Grey in 2011
Background information
Birth name Miriam Grey
Born 6 September
Barnet, London, UK
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • percussion
Labels Right Track
Associated acts
Website mimgrey.com

Miriam "Mim" Grey is an English singer-songwriter. The former electronic dance music singer has worked with London-based DJs and producers such as Lee Cabrera (2005 single/EP, "I Watch You") and Kurtis Mantronik (2003 single/EP "How Did You Know"). Tom Jones described Grey as his "favourite singer".[1]

In May 2010, Grey released her first solo album, Grey Matters. She has since performed with Paul McCartney and Tom Jones.[2]

Background

Grey was born in Barnet and left school at age 15. When her parents' marriage failed, she moved in with musicians John and Paul Williams, who encouraged her to follow a career in music. After Paul Williams died of pancreatic cancer, Grey formed a partnership with lyricist Cori Josias. Her career suffered for a while as she became involved with drugs and alcohol, but after she met drummer Steve Vintner, she managed to get back on track, leading to the release of two albums.[3]

Musical style and influences

Brought up on all types of music from Neil Young and Joni Mitchell to James Taylor and Earth, Wind & Fire, Grey claims that those artists ‘never fail to inspire’ her when it comes to writing her own material.[2]

Discography

Solo

Year of release Album title
2010 Grey Matters
2012 Chasing Tigers

Singles

Year of release Single title Album
2010 Purple Sky Grey Matters
2010 Sunday Best Grey Matters
2010 Xmas Kiss Non-album single
2012 Mr Big Man Chasing Tigers

References

  1. ↑ Mim Grey, retrieved 13 August 2015
  2. 1 2 McCormack, Kirsty (21 November 2012), 'I nearly fell off the stage with shock!': Mim Grey reveals how performing with Paul McCartney was 'surreal', retrieved 12 August 2015
  3. ↑ Mimi Grey Biography, retrieved 12 August 2015

External links


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