Alicia Previn facts for kids
Alicia Previn is an American musician who plays the violin. She is also a songwriter, a recording artist, and an author. Alicia is the daughter of André Previn, a famous conductor who led orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra. Her mother is Betty Bennett, an American jazz singer. Alicia is also known by the name Lovely Previn.
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Early Musical Journey
Alicia Previn started playing the violin when she was seven years old. She learned classical music at the Royal Academy of Music in London. As she grew older, she explored many different types of music. These included rock, folk, blues, and jazz. She began performing in bands when she was just thirteen. In high school, she even sang in the London Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Her father conducted this chorus at famous places like the Royal Albert Hall.
Music Career Highlights
Alicia Previn has played, recorded, and toured with many different bands and artists. She has performed all over the world. She was a member of the Irish rock band In Tua Nua and also The Young Dubliners. Alicia appeared on TV shows in the U.S. and other countries. She was on music TV shows, commercials, and MTV music videos. In 1993, she performed on Jay Leno's Tonight Show with a group called "The Cages." In 2013, she was nominated for an award at the San Diego Music Awards. This was for her work as a female musician with the group "Folding Mr. Lincoln."
Her recording work includes playing with many different record labels and artists. She worked with bands like The Hothouse Flowers and Cracker. She also played with musicians such as Richard Thompson and Barry McGuire. Alicia has also led her own band in the UK. She released her own music, including an album called "Shatterproof" in 1982. In 2017, she was featured on the cover of a California music magazine called The San Diego Troubadour.
Authoring Children's Books
Alicia Previn has written children's books that teach about nature. Her books focus on important creatures like earthworms, tortoises, and bees. For example, "The Earthworm Book" even tells you how to start a small worm farm. Alicia is also interested in Bio-Dynamic Farming, which is a special way of growing food. In her book "Give Bees a Chance," she put a picture of a bee on every page. This was so children would touch the bee each time they turned a page. She hoped this would help them feel less afraid of bees.
Personal Life Journey
In the early 1970s, Alicia Previn joined a community group. She moved with this group to San Francisco. The group later ended in 1978.
Selected Music Recordings
Alicia Previn has released her own music and played with many other artists.
Solo Albums
- 1982: Shatterproof (released in the U.K. as Lovely Previn)
- 2018: Lovely (released in the U.S. as Alicia Previn)
Solo Singles
- 1982: I'll Never Get Over You / Cheat (released in the U.K., Scandinavia, and Germany)
- 1982: Wasted Love / Down On The Farm (released in the U.K.)
- 1981: From A to B / Tower of Strength (released in the U.K. and Germany)
- 2023: Purpose of a Dog / le Brusc (CD & Digital)
As a Band Member
- 2017: Hedersleben - Orbit
- 2013: Folding Mr. Lincoln - Two Rivers
- 1995: The Young Dubliners - Breathe
- 1993: The Young Dubliners - Rocky Road
- 1988: In Tua Nua - The Long Acre
Selected Session Work (Albums)
Alicia has also played violin on albums for other artists, including:
- 2024: John January - True
- 2017: Laurie Beebe Lewis - Baby Birds
- 2010: Andy Leek - Midnight Music
- 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
- 1984: General Public - All the Rage
Selected Session Work (Singles)
- 1988: In Tua Nua - All I Wanted
- 1987: Hothouse Flowers – Easier In The Morning
- 1984: Communards – You Are My World
Soundtracks
Alicia's music has also been featured in movies:
- 2017: Diamond Cartel (with Hedersleben)
- 2019: Ruta Madre (with Joey Molina)
