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Aimee Thackray

About Me

Session vocalist writer poet thinker lyricist experienced deep dreamer funky flair soulful vibes professional bombastic performer kindness justice collaborator freestyler improvisor people watcher story teller networker list maker jokes believer fate karma traveller frontwoman fag hag earth mother shape thrower homebird..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/03/2006
Band Website: http://www.aimeethackray.com
Band Members: Get Your Own! | View SlideshowMe, Myself and I



Influences: So many! To take you on a map of my musical upbringing: From Prince, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson back in the day, through to my clubbing years when we used to rock out to funky, melodic house tunes spun by Graeme Park and Roger Sanchez. Then I grew into that acid jazz scene with the Brand New Heavies, Jazzmataz Guru, Young Disciples etc.. Then grew into my soul/rnb influences: Erikah Badu, Amel Larrieux, En Vogue, Beverley Knight, D'angelo, Jill Scott, Musiq, India Arie.. which led me to hip hop: Missy, Roots, Lil Kim, De la Soul, Lauren Hill.. Then there's all the rest: zero 7, Air, Amy Winehouse, Lucy Pearl, Kamal Tha..As u can see anything with a good vibe, something u can nod a head, tap a foot or click a finger to..
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Hoover Manoeuvres Update - Meds - March 2008

Wow, it's been a looong time since I blogged on here! I'm also aware that there may be a few collaborations that have been sitting on the back burner for the past few months - to those guys (and girl)...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Great Gig! - Battersea Park

For all those who happened to be in Battersea Park yesterday, despite the grey clouds that rolled in, the torrential downpour and several musicians not making it - thank you for your enthusiasm and fo...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

BIG UP THE BRIGHTON!!

A MASSIVE THANKS to everyone who came down to Gemini's yesterday - it was a wicked afternoon, the sun joined us along with passers by, kids, grannies, trannies, tramps, drinkers, dancers, dogs and all...
Posted by on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:39:00 GMT

AIMEETHACKRAY.COM

Finally, At Last, After almost a year of erming, ah-ing and generally fannying about - www.aimeethackray.com is ceremoniously launched!!!!Please check it out, let me know your thoughts and feedback as...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:58:00 GMT

SOMETHING REAL

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, Friends, Aquaintances, Facebook Traitors, Lovers, Enemies, Romans, Countrymen:Please check out the new track, 'Something Real' from the Hoover Manoeuvres stable.. We'...
Posted by on Fri, 18 May 2007 04:03:00 GMT

The Summer's Comin...

After a couple of lovely bbqs over the bank holiday, it's official - it's here, the start of the beautiful sunny season and thanks to the way we've been living for the past 50 years (and therefore glo...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:50:00 GMT

Fresh Outta Mama's Kitchen...

We've been slaving away in the studio-cum-kitchen, the oven's been on full whack and the creative juices just keep flowing! With only our inspiration cook book as our guide we bring you, steaming hot ...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:18:00 GMT

bin robbed..

.. don't usually make a habit of putting personal stuff on here, but it's 6am and I've been tossing and turning since 4.30 so decided to get on me blog and vent my spleen.. Yes, came home from work la...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:02:00 GMT

iTunes - check it out!!

Well, yes finally its arrived! - to all those desperate to get their hands on my dulcet (?) tones - u can now purchase the Hoover Manoeuvres album, 'Eponymous' on iTunes.. Featuring 14 tracks - electr...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:55:00 GMT

DIY Delicious

A slice of my life for ya! - With paint fumes in my nose, making me lightheaded, Ikea drawers which I'm struggling to get erected.. Sand and varnish the floors crap upto my knees, fuelled by PGtips an...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:35:00 GMT