10/20: Alison Moyet Oct 11, 2008
Alison Moyet's bluesy voice has made her a household name in her native England, with nine Top 40 hits to her credit ... Alison Moyet performs on July 17, 2008 in New York City. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Soul sisters Jul 23, 2008
There are many other examples of soul-singing white women in the pantheon of pop and R&B music, such as the always R&B-tinged Alison Moyet, first of electronic dance duo Yaz and then as a solo artist. Ultimately, they all prove that skin colour doesn't matter one bit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
McCartney Plays Shea 42 Years Later Jul 19, 2008
Also absent are Johnny Mathis; Billy Preston; Kenny Loggins; Deniece Williams; Isaac Hayes; Carla Thomas; Gene Chandler; Richie Sambora; Jerry Butler; Julia Fordham; Marilyn McCoo; James Carr; Luther Ingram; Ann Peebles; Walter Jackson; Jennifer Warnes; Don McLean; Reba McIntyre; Martina McBride; Al Wilson; Mary Wilson; Peter Cetera; Glenn Tilbrook; Paul Carrack; Dave Edmunds; Nick Lowe; Graham Parker; Joe Jackson; Harry Wayne Casey (KC of the Sunshine Band); Gloria Gaynor; and Alison Moyet.... (Fox News)
Rockers Redux Jul 15, 2008
Better known as Yaz here in the US, it was the unlikely coming together of Vince Clarke, fresh from Depeche Mode, and vocalist Alison Moyet. The duo only lasted for two albums and 24 concerts worldwide, but they attained cult status and left an indelible mark on pop.. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Beck, G-Unit have new CDs Jul 13, 2008
Alison Moyet, The TurnAmericans may know Alison Moyet for her only top 40 entry, 1985s Invisible, but global music aficionados have celebrated her charms as part of 80s duo Yaz with Erasures Vince Clarke and a half-dozen lovingly crafted solo efforts during the two decades following. The Turn, which launched at No. 21 in the United Kingdom last October, proffers all sides of the smoky, blues-soaked singer-songwriters persona: dramatic chanteuse (Fire), dance... (MSNBC -- Music)
Record doctor: Les Dennis Jul 13, 2008
Alas, the same can't be said of the final two tracks, of which the best was Wild Beasts' 'The Devil's Crayon': 'It reminded me of Alison Moyet. OK, I guess. (Guardian Unlimited)
How We Met: Alison Moyet & Vince Clarke Jun 8, 2008
" There was an initial feeling of rejection and I was slightly comforted that his first project after me [Erasure, with Andy Bell] didn't immediately go quite so well as my first project after him. I was jealous, though, when I heard how well they got on. Then I met Andy and he turned out to be a really lovely bloke and any feelings of resentment dissipated. As the years pass, you start to think, "How fantastic that I knew him for that time" and "How brilliant was that record. "Eventually, last... (Independent)
My 20-year love affair with skiffle Jun 1, 2008
And then, in '93, we became the house band on Danny Baker's short-lived BBC1 Saturday night chat-show After All, where such notaries as Suggs, Alison Moyet, Nanci Griffith and Aimee Mann were introduced to the joys of playing their songs with washboards and bull-fiddles. Most of the guests enthusiastically played ball, although mullet-haired bore Daryl Hall (of Hall fame) staunchly refused to co-operate, and his manager walked off in a huff when told that Daryl wasn't allowed to bring his... (Guardian Unlimited)
Alison Moyet Fulfills Wish With Yaz Reunion Apr 22, 2008
Lars Brandle, London For Alison Moyet, the upcoming Yazoo tour represents a chance to complete some unfinished business. Although the British singer has carved out a hugely successful career as a solo artist since parting ways with her Yazoo protagonist Vince Clarke in the early 1980s, Moyet says she has always hankered to play the duo's electro-driven pop hits on stage. (Billboard.com)
Only Us: Yazoo Joins The Pop Comeback Trail Apr 10, 2008
Alison Moyet: Ready for the critics. The duo, fronted by Alison Moyet, is reforming to promote the re-release of some of its back catalogue ... Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke originally met through an advertisement in the back of music mag Melody Maker. (Sky News)
Pop duo Yazoo reunite for UK tour Jan 24, 2008
Pop duo Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet are to reform as Yazoo for a UK tour. The 1980s stars, famed for hits such as Only You and Don't Go, will play five gigs in June, visiting Glasgow, London, Manchester, Brighton and Wolverhampton. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Getting their kicks Jan 23, 2008
Yaz is backVince Clarke and Alison Moyet, the founding members of the '80s band Yazoo - later called Yaz - are putting the band back together. Clarke, who's lived in Maine for the past several years, will join Moyet for a UK tour in June celebrating the release of a four-disc box set. (Boston Globe)
NME News Adele tops new music talent poll Jan 7, 2008
Adele looks like a young Alison Moyet, not nice. Jan 6, 2008. (NME.com)
Give 'em the old Yazoo dazzle Nov 23, 2007
Theatre of the voice "I do see myself as a 'theatrical' act, but theatrical in the truest sense of the word," says Alison Moyet, the 46-year-old singer who blazed to fame in the 1980s as the voice of duo Yazoo ... I KNOW what people are going to think," says Alison Moyet. "They're going to look at the new album sleeve and see me in full black make-up with a feather boa and think: 'Alison's been influenced by musical theatre, because she was in Chicago [Moyet played Mama Morton in the West End... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stereophonics, Sugababes Perched Atop U.K. Charts Oct 23, 2007
Former Moloko frontwoman Roisin Murphy came in at No. 20 with "Overpowered" (EMI) and longtime British vocalist Alison Moyet landed at No. 21 with "The Turn" (W14 Music). Jennifer Lopez managed just a No. 24 debut with "Brave" (Epic). (Billboard.com)
The Playlist Oct 9, 2007
The songstresses who inspire Alison Moyet. The former Yazoo frontwoman returns later this month with her seventh solo album, The Turn. (Guardian Unlimited)
Osbourne treated in US hospital Jul 31, 2007
She will be the youngest actress to take on the role, which has also been played by singers Alison Moyet in the stage production and Queen Latifah in the film. She came to fame through her family's reality TV show on MTV, The Osbournes, and joins the cast at London's Cambridge Theatre for a seven-week season from 10 September. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Vince Clarke in wonderland May 22, 2007
Clarke, 47, is one of the founding members of the synth - rock band Depeche Mode and the guy who wrote one of the most recognizable songs of the early '80s, "Just Can't Get Enough." He left the band after one album and quickly formed Yaz with the singer Alison Moyet , recording two albums that generated such hits as "Don't Go" and "Situation." In 1985 he formed his most lasting partnership, Erasure , with the flamboyant singer Andy Bell. The odd-couple duo -- Clarke is straight, quiet, and... (Boston Globe)
Five essential Vince Clarke albums May 22, 2007
Yaz: "Upstairs at Eric's" (1982) After leaving Depeche Mode, Clarke teamed up with Alison Moyet, whose soulful, bluesy voice was the perfect foil for his machine-created rhythms and melodies. While "Goodbye Seventies" and "Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I)" can still get dance floors rocking today, the ballads "Only You" and "Winter Kills" are drop-dead gorgeous. (Boston Globe)
Thursday Interview - Euro Star May 12, 2007
" Richard was fortunate to grow up in a musical family. He was taught the piano at the age of six by his mother, progressing on to violin and percussion. He performed with the Western Youth Orchestra and Strabane Concert Brass, and between both of them, he travelled throughout Europe. While doing A-Levels at Omagh CBS Grammar, Richard responded to a newspaper ad looking for a keyboard player. It proved to be his first step as a professional musician when he joined Newry-based band Flash, which... (Ulster Herald (subscription))
Perfect day as Eddi collects degree May 3, 2007
Brought up in the west coast of Scotland, Reader's early career included stints as backing singer for punk band Gang of Four, the Eurythmics and Alison Moyet. She sang Fairground Attraction's 1988 hit Perfect before finding solo success with folk albums, including one showcasing the songs of Burns. (Scotsman)
A world of charity concerts Apr 10, 2007
Key performers: Queen, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, George Michael, Sir Elton John, U2, Madonna, Sting, Duran Duran, Bryan Adams, Sir Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Status Quo, Paul Young, Alison Moyet. On-site audience: 72,000 at Wembley Stadium, 90,000 at JFK Stadium. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
