Shirley Manson
Manson performing in November 2002.
Background information
Birth name	Shirley Ann Manson
Born	August 26, 1966 (1966-08-26) (age 41)
Origin	Edinburgh, Scotland
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Guitar
Years active	1982 - present
Associated acts	Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie Angelfish Garbage

Shirley Ann Manson^[1][2] (born August 26, 1966) is a Scottish musician and the lead vocalist of the band Garbage. Download high resolution version (1024x666, 692 KB) Shirley Manson of w:Garbage Photographer: Zach Klein (http://www. ... is the 238th day of the year (239th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Goodbye Mr. ... Angelfish was an alternative rock band from Scotland. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... is the 238th day of the year (239th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the country. ... “Instrumentalist” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Early life

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Manson is the second of three daughters. She has an older sister named Lindy-Jayne and a younger sister named Sarah. Her mother is a former big band singer and her father is a geneticist who was a part of the faculty that cloned Dolly the Sheep.^[3] At age seven, Shirley began learning the piano. Later on, she attended City of Edinburgh Music School where she joined the school's theatre group. For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music and which became popular during the Swing Era from the early 1930s until the late 1940s, although there are many big-bands around nowadays. ... A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics, the science of heredity and variation of organisms. ... Dolly (July 5, 1996 – February 14, 2003), a ewe, was the first mammal to have been successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell. ... A short grand piano, with the lid up. ... The City of Edinburgh Music School is a public music school in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. ...

At school, she was regularly bullied because of her red hair and large green eyes. She sometimes returned home after school bloody and bruised from being beaten up. The incessant teasing and bullying led her into a deep depression and drove her to cutting Garbage's Shirley Manson Admits To "Cutting". MTV (2007-02-02).</ref> Also as a result of the bullying, she dropped out of school and began working at Miss Selfridge in central Edinburgh.^[4]. Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. ... For other uses, see Violence (disambiguation). ... Self-harm (SH) is deliberate injury to ones own body. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Manson is anti-fur, and has participated in PETA's “Here’s the rest of your fur coat” ad campaign.^[5][6] Silklamb chasuble with bottened bluefox, dyed. ... Peta can refer to: Peta (prefix), a prefix meaning times 1015 in the International System of Units People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal-rights organization People Eating Tasty Animals, a parody of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Peta, Greece, a town in the prefecture... People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals logo People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights organization based in the United States. ...

Music

Her first experience with music was with the bands Autumn 1904 and Wild Indians. When she was 16, Shirley joined Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie, with whom she sang backup vocals and played the keyboards. She remained in the band for a decade until they split in 1992. After the split, Shirley and two other members of the band formed Angelfish; this time she was the lead singer. Angelfish released a self-titled album and one single, 'Suffocate Me'. Goodbye Mr. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Angelfish was an alternative rock band from Scotland. ...

Shirley has cited Siouxsie Sioux from the post-punk band Siouxsie & the Banshees as a main influence on her and wrote the foreword of the official Siouxsie and the Banshees biography in 2003.^[7] Susan Janet Ballion (born May 27, 1957 in Bromley, London), better known by her stage name, Siouxsie Sioux (IPA: , pronounced the same way as Susie Sue), is the lead singer of both the influential rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and of its splinter group The Creatures. ... Siouxsie and the Banshees were a British rock band that formed in 1976. ...

Garbage

After seeing 'Suffocate Me' on MTV, Steve Marker was impressed and wanted Shirley to front his band Garbage. After two auditions, Shirley became the lead singer in 1994. Steve Marker performing live Steve Marker (b. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performing artist. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ...

Manson immediately set about rewriting the lyrics to the band's already written songs. The resulting collaborative efforts became Garbage, the band's debut album, which would go on to sell 5 million copies worldwide, earning double-platinum certifications in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. The album produced hit singles and breakthrough hits such as "Queer", "Stupid Girl", "Only Happy When It Rains" and "Vow". Garbage is the debut album by the band Garbage. ... Queer is a song released by Garbage which appears on their eponymous first album. ... For the Pink single, see Stupid Girls. For the Cold single, see Year of the Spider. Stupid Girl was the fourth single from Garbages 1996 self-titled debut album. ... Only Happy When It Rains was the breakthrough second single from Garbages 1995 self-titled debut album. ... Vow was the debut single from Garbage. ...

By the time their second album, Version 2.0, was being recorded in the band's own studio, Manson had become the band's primary lyricist. But she was still regarded by many as simply the face of Garbage. As a regular musical contributor and guitarist (her orange Fender Stratocaster is named 'Rita'), she felt great disappointment at the general perception of her role in the group. Version 2. ... The orange, the fruit from which the modern name of the orange colour comes. ... Stratocaster redirects here. ...

Manson performing in 2002.

After her brief role as a model for Calvin Klein and the confidence that composer David Arnold had shown her while co-producing the theme for James Bond film "The World Is Not Enough", Shirley began to write more self-reflective lyrics, which ended up on the band's third album, beautifulgarbage. Image File history File links Shirley_Manson_close_up. ... Image File history File links Shirley_Manson_close_up. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... This article is about the corporation Calvin Klein Inc. ... David Arnold (born February 27, 1962 in Luton in Bedfordshire, England) is one of the most popular and successful young British composers[citation needed]. He is probably best known for the film scores to Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996) and four James Bond films. ... 007 redirects here. ... For other uses, see The World Is Not Enough (disambiguation). ... The correct title of this article is beautifulgarbage. ...

Garbage briefly dissolved in 2003 due to infighting. After resolving their problems, they reformed to record their fourth album, Bleed Like Me, which was released in April 2005. The album reached the top 5 in the US, and overall sold well around the world. Bleed Like Me is the fourth album by alternative rock group Garbage. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Manson performing with Garbage in 2005.

As of October 2005, Garbage is on an indefinite hiatus; the band had been constantly producing and promoting albums and touring for the past decade. According to Manson, the current situation between the band's members is "good."[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1632x1224, 489 KB) Garbage live i KB Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark (bleed like me tour). June 1, 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1632x1224, 489 KB) Garbage live i KB Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark (bleed like me tour). June 1, 2005. ...

On the July 6, 2006, Garbage concert broadcast on PBS's SoundStage she said: "Thank you, girls! Now go and start some bands, okay?" — to the young female fans in the front row (who sang and danced along to all the songs). is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. ...

On May 20, 2007 Virgin Media premiered the newest video "Tell Me Where It Hurts" directed by Sophie Muller. On July 17th, 2007, 'Absolute Garbage' the compilation CD which spans 10 years of songs, will feature a DVD and a CD of remixes; as well as the newest single "Tell Me Where It Hurts". is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... ‹ The template below (CurrentSingles) is being considered for deletion. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternate cover Limited edition album cover Absolute Garbage is the title for the greatest hits album from Garbage. ...

Solo

While Garbage were on hiatus, Manson began working on her first proper solo album and is due for release in the first half of 2008 ^[8] following the 2007 release of Garbage's greatest hits retrospective Absolute Garbage and prior to the band regrouping to begin work on its fifth album. Much of the work on the album took place during Garbage's self-imposed year and a half long hiatus period. 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... A greatest hits album (sometimes referred to as a best of album) is a compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular music artist or band. ... Alternate cover Limited edition album cover Absolute Garbage is the title for the greatest hits album from Garbage. ...

Manson has collaborated with a number of people on the project including fellow Scottish songwriter Paul Buchanan, US rock musicians Jack White, Billy Corgan and Beck, producer and keyboardist Greg Kurstin and James Bond soundtrack composer David Arnold, with whom in 1999 she, as part of Garbage, had co-produced and performed the title theme to The World Is Not Enough. Garbage drummer and former Nirvana/Smashing Pumpkins producer Butch Vig is also co-writing and producing for her album. This article is about the country. ... The Blue Nile is a adult alternative/pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, known for their perfectionist work ethic and long gaps between releases. ... For other persons named Jack White, see Jack White (disambiguation). ... William Patrick Corgan, Jr. ... This article is about the musician. ... The Bird and the Bee is an indie/pop music musical duo from Los Angeles, consisting of musicians Greg Kurstin (bee) and Inara George (bird). Kurstin, a producer and keyboardist who has worked with Lily Allen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Beck and Red Hot Chili Peppers, is also a member of... 007 redirects here. ... David Arnold (born February 27, 1962 in Luton in Bedfordshire, England) is one of the most popular and successful young British composers[citation needed]. He is probably best known for the film scores to Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996) and four James Bond films. ... This article is about the year. ... The World Is Not Enough was the theme tune to the 19th James Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough and performed by rock group Garbage. ... For other uses, see The World Is Not Enough (disambiguation). ... This article is about the American grunge band. ... The Smashing Pumpkins (circa 1995) left to right: James Iha, DArcy, Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin. ... Butch Vig (born Bryan David Vigorson, August 2, 1957 in Viroqua, Wisconsin) is both a record producer and the drummer of the popular rock band Garbage. ...

Producer Barb Morrison of Brooklyn based production team Super Buddha revealed in October that the team are working with Manson and Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry. The team produced Harry's 2007 album Necessary Evil, but it is unknown whether the track will appear on Manson's record or a future Harry release. ^[9] This article is about the borough of New York City. ... Blondie or Blondi may mean Blondie (band), an American rock band Debbie Harry, lead singer of Blondie who is often incorrectly referred to by that name Blondie (album), the self-titled debut album from Blondie Blondie (comic strip), a long-running newspaper comic strip Blondie (film) (1938), a movie based... Deborah Ann Harry (born July 1, 1945, in Miami, Florida) is a singer-songwriter and actress most famous for being the lead singer for the punk rock/new wave band Blondie. ... Music sample Two Times Blue Problems? See media help. ...

Discography

Studio Albums

Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie (credited with backing vocals and keyboards)

• Good Deeds and Dirty Rags (1988)
• Fish Heads and Tails (1989)
• Hammer and Tongs (1991)
• Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie (1992) (US release)
• Five (1993)

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• Angelfish (1994)

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• Garbage (1995)
• Version 2.0 (1998)
• beautifulgarbage (2001)
• Bleed Like Me (2005)
• Absolute Garbage (2007)

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• As yet untitled (TBC/2008) - (see: Shirley Manson (Solo album))

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Other Appearances

• Fun Lovin' Criminals "Korean Bodega (Aero Mexicana Remix)" (originally from 100% Colombian) (1999) (Guest vocals)
• Marilyn Manson & Shirley Manson "Don't You Want Me" (remains unreleased) (2004) (duet)
• Queens of the Stone Age "You Got A Killer Scene There, Man..." (from Lullabies to Paralyze) (2005) (Backing vocals)
• She Wants Revenge - "These Things" (2006) (Appears in video only)
• Eric Avery - "Maybe" (from Help Wanted) (January 2008)

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References

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External links

• Official Website Garbage
• Shirleyworld - Unofficial Forum

• Shirley Manson at the Internet Movie Database
• Shirley Manson discography at MusicBrainz
• The Independent:Interview, March 2005