Yvonne Lyon
| Yvonne Lyon | |
|---|---|
 Yvonne Lyon pictured at Greenbelt 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yvonne Alison Whitty |
| Born |
13 March 1977 Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Origin | Greenock, Scotland |
| Genres | Folk, CCM, folk rock, roots rock, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter, guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Associated acts | Land |
| Website |
yvonnelyonmusic |
Yvonne Alison Lyon (née, Whitty; born 13 March 1977) is a Scottish musician, who primarily plays an acoustic folk music sound with roots rock and folk rock elements. She was part of the Glasgow-based band, Land, from 1997 until 2000. Her solo music career started in 2001, with her first individual release occurring in 2002.
Early and personal life
Lyon was born, Yvonne Alison Whitty,[1] on 13 March 1977,[2][3] in Renfrewshire, Scotland. She initially had a career as a music teacher.[4] She met her future husband, when she was touring with the worship band, Land,[5] where her husband, David Lyon, was a member of the celtic rock band, The Electrics.[6] They currently reside in Greenock, Scotland.[3]
Music career
Her music recording career commenced in 1997, with the band Scottish-band, Land, where they would release three albums, Down the Mountain Slowly in 1997, Rain in the Springtime in 1998, and Point Me to the Skies in 1999.[7] She started her solo-musical career in 2001, and has since released seven albums, Horizon Searching in 2002, Fearless in 2005, A Thousand Questions Why in 2007, Ashes & Gold in 2009, More Than Mine in 2012. These Small Rebellions in 2013, and Held in 2015. Also, Lyon has released one extended play, Journey, in 2003, as Yvonne Whitty.[8]
Discography
- Albums[8]
- Horizon Searching (2002, as Yvonne Whitty)
- Fearless (2005)
- A Thousand Questions Why (2007)
- Ashes & Gold (2009)
- More Than Mine (2012)
- These Small Rebellions (2013)
- Held (2015)
- EPs
- Journey (2003, as Yvonne Whitty)
References
- ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: LYON YVONNE ALISON". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ Yvonne Lyon (yvonnelyonmusic) (12 March 2013). "@joydunlop so... I too was born on Mothering Sunday & tis my birthday tomorrow! :) have a lovely day!". Twitter. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- 1 2 English, Paul (30 October 2015). "Songwriter Yvonne Lyon tells of heartbreaking inspiration behind her new charity album". Daily Record. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ Chilton, Martin (15 April 2011). "Catch the uplifting sounds of Yvonne Lyon". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ Honeyman, Lins (1 June 1998). "Land: The Scottish worship visionaries". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ Honeyman, Lins (4 April 2010). "Yvonne Lyon: Glasgow-based singer songwriter balancing music and community". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ Cross Rhythms. "Land Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- 1 2 Cross Rhythms. "Yvonne Lyon Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 3 November 2015.