Phoebe Snow
Phoebe Snow
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Phoebe Snow was a renowned American singer-songwriter known professionally as Phoebe Snow. She is often simply referred to by her last name.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on July 17, 1950, in New York City, New York, United States; passed away on April 26, 2011, at the age of 60.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Phoebe Snow was an American singer-songwriter and musician. Her music spanned multiple genres including rock, pop, and folk.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in New York City, Phoebe Snow developed a passion for music at a young age. She began her musical journey as a child prodigy, performing on stage with various artists before even reaching adulthood. Snow's mother was a pianist, and this exposure undoubtedly influenced her daughter's interest in music.
Major Accomplishments
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Phoebe Snow's breakthrough came with the release of her self-titled debut album, "Phoebe Snow," in 1976. The album received widespread critical acclaim for its unique blend of folk, rock, and pop elements. It also included hit singles such as "Poison Butterfly" and "Cruel to Be Kind." Throughout her career, Snow continued to produce critically acclaimed music that earned her multiple Grammy nominations.
Notable Works or Actions
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Phoebe Snow released several successful albums during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Her distinctive voice and songwriting skills led to collaborations with notable artists such as Jackson Browne and Steely Dan's Walter Becker. Snow also performed on numerous television shows, including "Saturday Night Live" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."
Impact and Legacy
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Phoebe Snow's influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary female singer-songwriters. Her innovative approach to blending folk, rock, and pop styles paved the way for future artists. In 2007, Snow was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm that left her temporarily paralyzed on one side of her body. Although she eventually regained some motor skills, the incident led to a decline in her career. Despite this setback, Phoebe Snow's legacy as a pioneering musician remains unwavering.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Phoebe Snow is widely remembered for her groundbreaking music and captivating live performances. Her ability to seamlessly blend genres has inspired generations of musicians. As a trailblazer for women in rock, Snow broke down barriers with her unapologetic style and unwavering dedication to her craft. Even years after her passing, Phoebe Snow's music continues to inspire and influence artists across various genres.
Quotes by Phoebe Snow
Once I get out onstage, it’s the same sort of basic production that it is anywhere else. But I might be a little bit aware that there might be people I know out there, who wondered where I was.
The first album was a very successful record. It made me very visible and it’s an immediate association, but I don’t do that anymore. Now I’m true to myself as an artist again. I’m more vocally oriented.
There’s a fascinating school of thought that some women are relationship addicts. You get really strung out on a guy who’s not returning your enthusiasm and tell yourself you’re going to fix him and make him better, and of course it’s impossible.
A friend hipped me to hypoglycemia, which an article I read calls ‘a disease for a nation of sugar junkies.’ Who knows how many people in this country have it?
My life was very tenuous last year. My daughter’s death, in March in 2007, was unexpected. It was a shock. I didn’t know if I’d survive it.
If the baby is sick, you won’t find me showing up to play my gigs. If I have a contract, there is going to be a clause in that contract saying that if the baby is sick I will not appear.
Sometimes when you’re overwhelmed by a situation – when you’re in the darkest of darkness – that’s when your priorities are reordered.
Music is what is going to save me," "On the bad days, when I have to look at the cold, hard facts of life, I see that this is not the music business I came up in and I have to be very, very objective and detached and say, 'what's good about it and what's bad about it?' Mostly, I'm finding it good that it's not the same old music business, because the music business I came up in really didn't advance anything I was doing, and I don't think it was particularly kind to a lot of artists.
The first album was a very successful record. It made me very visible and it's an immediate association, but I don't do that anymore. Now I'm true to myself as an artist again. I'm more vocally oriented.