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Sister Vanilla

b. 1971

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About Sister Vanilla

Born 1971. Sister Vanilla is a British songwriter.

Linda Reid (born 1971), better known by her stage name Sister Vanilla, is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She is the younger sister of The Jesus and Mary Chain core members, Jim and William Reid.

Biography Linda was born in 1971 in East Kilbride, Scotland. Despite being only a schoolgirl during the early breakthrough of her brothers' band The Jesus and Mary Chain in mid-1980s, she eventually became a vocalist, contributing to the track "Moe Tucker" on the band's album Munki in 1998. She also accompanied the band while touring for the record. Following the band's demise less than a year later, Jim and William proposed recording an album with her. The sessions took place over the next several years, with the album being partly home recorded at Linda's flat and partly recorded at Reid brothers' studio, The Drugstore. The Reid siblings were joined by Stephen Pastel of the Pastels and former The Jesus and Mary Chain guitarist Ben Lurie.

Discography Studio albums Little Pop Rock (2005)

Singles "Song for a Secret" / "Can't Stop the Rock" (with Jim Reid, 2005) "Can't Stop the Rock" (2007)

Guest appearances The Jesus and Mary Chain — Munki (1998) Lazycame — Finbegin (2001) The Jesus and Mary Chain — Damage and Joy (2017)

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1971, East Kilbride
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sister Vanilla?

musical artist

When was Sister Vanilla born?

Sister Vanilla was born in 1971 in East Kilbride.

What is Sister Vanilla's occupation?

Sister Vanilla is a songwriter.

What nationality is Sister Vanilla?

Sister Vanilla is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sister Vanilla

· Wikidata: Q26251597

· DBpedia: Sister Vanilla

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