Spark (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jessica Sparkle Morgan[1] |
| Born |
4th January 1992 (age 22)[2] Fazakerley, Liverpool, England |
| Origin | Walthamstow, London, England[3] |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, piano |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizer, guitar |
| Years active | 2010—present |
| Labels | [Unsigned] |
| Website | sparkthemusic.com |
Jess Morgan[4] (born January 1992), better known by her stage name Spark,[3][4][5] is an English singer-songwriter from London.
Life and career
Spark was born in Fazakerley, Liverpool, England, and grew up in Walthamstow, London. At the age of twelve, she learned how to play the guitar and started writing her own music.[6] She grew up listening to artists such as Eminem and Tracy Chapman. Spark has cited "purely people, situations, relationships, losses and gains" as her main influences lyrically.[7] In 2006, she became the youngest person to win the Inter College Vocal Speech competition and came first in an XFM busking contest the following year.[3] She enrolled at the BRIT School where she studied music.
Early demos of Spark's songs were arranged by Peter Vettese.[3] Prior to the release of her debut single, Spark supported label-mate Marina and the Diamonds on The Gem Tour in May 2010.[8] "Shut Out The Moon" was released as her debut single on 12 July 2010.[3] This was shortly followed by Spark getting signed to 679 Recordings on 30 July 2010. She has also supported bands such as Black Cards in October 2010. Spark was also the support act for Janelle Monáe throughout her UK tour in 2010.
References
- ↑ SPARK - Biography - Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ↑ Spark, It seems we’re at the end. I decided that these... Tumblr - 4 May 2010 - Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 New band of the day – No 796: Spark | Music | guardian.co.uk guardian - 27 May 2010 - Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Spark « The Chemistry is Dead The Chemistry is Dead - 14 March 2010 - Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ Illegal Tender: Hype: There's A Spotlight In The Sky Illegal Tender Hype - 4 March 2010 - Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ Spark, Carefully constructed wheez Tumblr - Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ SPARK on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads Retrieved 15 May 2010.
- ↑ Marina and The Diamonds - Blogs - HANDS BEHIND MY BACK. marinaandthediamonds.com - 29 April 2010 - Retrieved 30 April 2010