NOT JUST ANOTHER FUNNY FACE
A part of Stiffs post-Costello, “second wave” of talent, Lene Lovich first visited these shores in December 1978, as part of the Be Stiff Tour at New York’s Bottom Line. In June, 1979, her first album, Stateless, was released to much critical acclaim, figuring prominently at year’s end in several critics’ polls.
NOT JUST ANOTHER FUNNY FACE
LENE LOVICH
by
Dave DiMartino
A part of Stiffs post-Costello, “second wave” of talent, Lene Lovich first visited these shores in December 1978, as part of the Be Stiff Tour at New York’s Bottom Line. In June, 1979, her first album, Stateless, was released to much critical acclaim, figuring prominently at year’s end in several critics’ polls. Born in Detroit, Lene moved to England during her teen years and still lives there. Her current band features guitarist Les Chappell, drummer Justin Hildreth, bassist Mark HaywardChaplin, and both Dean Klevatt and Nick Plytas on keyboards. Lene has just released Flex, her second album, and is currently finishing her first nationwide American tour.
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