Alannah Currie facts for kids
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Alannah Currie
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| Birth name | Alannah Joy Currie |
| Born | 20 September 1957 |
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Years active | 1979–1997 |
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Alannah Joy Currie (born September 20, 1957) is a talented artist from New Zealand. She lives and works in London, England. Alannah is well-known as a musician and an activist. Many people know her best as a member of the popular pop band Thompson Twins.
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Alannah's Early Life and Music
Alannah Currie was born in New Zealand. She first trained to be a journalist. In 1977, she moved to the United Kingdom. She lived in South London and formed a band called the Unfuckables. This band only performed one show.
Joining Thompson Twins
In 1981, Alannah joined Tom Bailey, Joe Leeway, and other musicians. Together, they formed the band Thompson Twins. At first, the band had up to seven members. By 1982, Thompson Twins became a trio. They signed big music deals with Arista Records and later with Warner Bros. Records.
For 15 years, Alannah was a key part of the band. She wrote many of their song lyrics. She also played percussion, helped create the band's look, and sang backing vocals.
Thompson Twins' Big Hits
Alannah helped write and record six studio albums. Many of these albums sold millions of copies. The band had several hit songs. These included "Doctor! Doctor!", "Hold Me Now", and "You Take Me Up".
In 1985, Thompson Twins performed at the famous Live Aid concert. This huge event took place at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. The band also worked with many other famous artists. These included Nile Rodgers, Madonna, and Grace Jones. Alannah also wrote the song "I Want That Man". This song became a worldwide hit for Deborah Harry in 1989.
In 1984, the band took part in a special art project. It was called "Good Morning, Mr. Orwell". This project was a "first international satellite installation" by artist Nam June Paik.
Forming Babble
By 1992, Alannah and Tom Bailey, who was also in Thompson Twins and her husband at the time, wanted to try something new. They decided to form a new band called Babble. With Babble, Alannah continued to write lyrics and create visual art. This new band allowed them to make music without the pressure of having big commercial hits. In 1994, Babble released their first album, The Stone.
Alannah's Art and Activism
After her music career, Alannah Currie returned to New Zealand. There, she focused on being a glass artist. She also became an environmental activist.
Fighting for the Environment
Alannah started a group called Mothers Against Genetic Engineering in Food and the Environment (MAdGE). This group worked to raise awareness about genetic engineering in food. In 2003, she designed protest billboards. These billboards caused some discussion in New Zealand. They also won several international art and science awards.
Art in London
In 2004, Alannah moved back to London. She now creates art under the name Miss Pokeno. Her art often combines "joyful dissent" with strong messages. She likes to explore ideas that are both funny and thought-provoking. For example, she created characters like The Sisters of Perpetual Resistance. These characters play with ideas of humor and challenging the norm. She has her art studio in London called Doyce Street Studios Projects.
In 2022, Alannah's artwork was part of a group show in London. The show was called Five Needle Five Wire. It featured many talented artists.
