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 20 September 1957) is an artist from New Zealand. She lives and works in London. Alannah is known as a musician and an activist. She was a member of the famous pop band Thompson Twins.
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Alannah Currie's Journey
Alannah was born in New Zealand. She studied journalism there. In 1977, she moved to the United Kingdom. She lived in South London. She even lived in empty buildings for a while.
Joining Thompson Twins
In 1981, Alannah joined a new band. It was called Thompson Twins. At first, the band had many members. By 1982, it became a trio. This trio included Alannah, Tom Bailey, and Joe Leeway.
The band signed big record deals. They worked with Arista Records and Warner Bros. Records. Alannah was a key part of the band. She wrote lyrics and played percussion. She also helped with the band's look. She sang backing vocals too. She was with the band for 15 years.
Big Hits and Concerts
Alannah helped write and record six studio albums. Many of these albums sold millions of copies. They had popular songs like "Doctor! Doctor!" and "Hold Me Now". Another hit was "You Take Me Up".
In 1985, Thompson Twins played at Live Aid. This was a huge concert for charity. It took place in Philadelphia. The band also worked with famous artists. These included Nile Rodgers and Madonna. Alannah also wrote "I Want That Man". This song was a big hit for Deborah Harry in 1989.
Art and Activism
In 1992, Alannah and Tom Bailey formed a new band. It was called Babble. They wanted to make music without pressure. Alannah wrote lyrics and was a visual artist for Babble. Their first album, The Stone, came out in 1994.
After Babble, Alannah went back to New Zealand. She became a glass artist. She also became an environmental activist. She started a group called Mothers Against Genetic Engineering in Food and the Environment (MAdGE). This group was against changing food genes.
In 2003, she designed protest billboards. These billboards caused a stir in New Zealand. They also won international art awards.
Art in London
In 2004, Alannah moved back to London. She now creates art under the name Miss Pokeno. Her art mixes "joyful dissent" with strong messages. She explores funny and challenging ideas. She has a studio in London. It is called Doyce Street Studios Projects.
In 2022, her art was part of a group show. The show was called Five Needle Five Wire. It was held in London.
