Alicia Previn facts for kids
Alicia Previn (also known as Lovely Previn) is an American violinist, songwriter, recording artist, and author. She is the daughter of famous conductor André Previn and jazz singer Betty Bennett. Her father led major orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Early Years in Music
Alicia started playing the violin when she was 7 years old. She learned classical music at the Royal Academy of Music in London. As she grew up, she also explored other music styles like rock, folk, blues, and jazz. She began performing in bands from the age of thirteen. In high school, she even sang in the London Symphony Orchestra Chorus, which her father conducted.
A Career on Stage and in Studios
Alicia Previn has had a busy music career. She has recorded, performed, and toured with many different bands and artists around the world. She played various music styles and appeared on many singles and CDs.
She was a member of the Irish rock group In Tua Nua and also played with The Young Dubliners. Alicia appeared on TV shows, commercials, and music videos in the U.S. and other countries. She even performed on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno in 1993. In 2013, she was nominated for "best female musician" at the San Diego Music Awards with her group "Folding Mr. Lincoln."
Alicia has recorded with many record labels and artists. Some of these include The Hothouse Flowers, Flogging Molly, and Cracker. She has also worked with famous musicians like Richard Thompson. Besides playing for others, she leads her own band in the UK and released her own music, like "Shatterproof" in 1982.
In 2017, a California magazine called The San Diego Troubadour featured Alicia Previn on its cover.
Author of Children's Books
Beyond music, Alicia Previn is also an author, especially of children's books. Her books often teach about nature and the environment. For example, "The Earthworm Book" helps kids learn how to start a small worm farm. She also writes about bees and tortoises. In her book "Give Bees a Chance," she put a picture of a bee on every page. This was a clever way to help children feel more comfortable with bees by touching the picture each time they turned a page.
Discography
Alicia Previn has released her own music and contributed to many other artists' albums.
Solo Albums and Singles
- 1982 Lovely Previn - Shatterproof (Released in the U.K.)
- 2018 Alicia Previn - Lovely (Released in the U.S.)
- 1982 Lovely Previn - I'll Never Get Over You / Cheat (Single)
- 2023 Alicia Previn - Purpose of a Dog / le Brusc (CD & Digital Single)
As a Band Member
Alicia has played violin for several bands, including:
- 2017 Hedersleben - Orbit
- 2013 Folding Mr. Lincoln - Two Rivers
- 1995 The Young Dubliners - Breathe
- 1988 In Tua Nua - The Long Acre
Selected Session Work
Alicia Previn has also worked as a "session musician," meaning she plays on recordings for other artists. Some of her session work includes:
- 2017 Laurie Beebe Lewis - Baby Birds
- 2001 Richard Thompson - Action Packed: The Best Of The Capitol Years
- 1992 Cracker - s/t (their first album)
- 1987 Hothouse Flowers - People
- 1984 The Communards - s/t
Soundtracks
Alicia's music has also been featured in movies:
- 2017 Diamond Cartel (with Hedersleben)
- 2019 Ruta Madre (with Joey Molina)
See Also
- André Previn
- Betty Bennett (singer)
- In Tua Nua
- Royal Academy of Music
