Lisa Loeb facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lisa Loeb
Lisa Loeb in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Lisa Anne Loeb
Born	(1968-03-11) March 11, 1968 (age 57) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Origin	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Pop Rock Folk children's music
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter musician author actress
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1989–present
Labels	429 Records, Geffen, A&M, Artemis, Zoë
Associated acts	Liz and Lisa, Duncan Sheik

Lisa Anne Loeb (born March 11, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress. She became famous with her song "Stay (I Missed You)" from the movie Reality Bites in 1994. This song was special because it was the first time an artist had a number one hit on the Billboard charts without being signed to a record label!

Lisa also had other popular songs like "Do You Sleep?" and "I Do". She has released several successful albums, including Tails and Firecracker, which both sold a lot of copies.

Besides music, Lisa Loeb has appeared in many TV shows and movies. She was in Gossip Girl and Fuller House. She also had her own TV shows, Dweezil & Lisa (about cooking) and Number 1 Single. Lisa has also acted in films like House on Haunted Hill and Fright Night.

Lisa Loeb is also well-known for her children's music. Her 2016 children's album, Feel What U Feel, even won a Grammy Award! Her most recent album for grown-ups, A Simple Trick to Happiness, came out in 2020.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Lisa Loeb was born in Bethesda, Maryland, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. Her mom, Gail, was involved with a medical society, and her dad, Peter, was a doctor. Lisa has a younger sister, Debbie, who is also a songwriter.

When she was young, Lisa first learned to play the piano. But later, she switched to the guitar. She went to an all-girls private school called The Hockaday School. For two years, she even had her own radio show on a local station! After high school, she went to Brown University and studied literature.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out and First Bands (1980s–1993)

While at Brown University in the 1980s, Lisa Loeb and her friend Elizabeth Mitchell started a band called Liz and Lisa. Another future singer, Duncan Sheik, played guitar with them. They released two albums on their own. After college, Lisa also formed a band called Nine Stories. She made a cassette tape called Purple Tape in 1992, which had early versions of her popular songs. She sold these tapes at her shows.

Lisa also performed by herself, playing acoustic guitar in coffee shops and rock clubs in New York City and other places. She became known for her live performances.

"Stay (I Missed You)" Becomes a Hit (1994)

Lisa's big break came thanks to her friend, actor Ethan Hawke. He lived across the street from her in New York. Lisa gave Ethan a recording of her song "Stay (I Missed You)". Ethan then gave it to director Ben Stiller for his movie Reality Bites. Stiller loved the song and decided to use it in the movie's ending!

"Stay (I Missed You)" quickly became a number one hit in America. This was amazing because Lisa was the first artist to have a number one song without being signed to a record label! The song sold so many copies that it was certified Gold. Lisa and her band, Nine Stories, were even nominated for a Grammy Award and won an award at the Brit Awards for Best International Newcomer.

In 2019, Lisa released a special red vinyl record of "Stay (I Missed You)" for its 25th anniversary. She also performed the song at a special screening of Reality Bites with the movie's stars.

First Major Albums: Tails and Firecracker (1995–1999)

In 1995, Lisa Loeb released her first major album, Tails, with her band Nine Stories. "Stay" was on this album, and she also had another top 20 hit called "Do You Sleep?". The album was very popular and was certified Gold.

In 1997, Lisa released her second album, Firecracker. This album included the hit song "I Do", which was also very popular on the radio and music TV. After this, she toured with other famous musicians and performed at the Lilith Fair music festival.

More Music and Collaborations (2000s)

Lisa Loeb has sung on many other artists' albums and movie soundtracks. Her songs have been featured in films like Twister and Legally Blonde, and TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In 2002, Lisa released her album Cake and Pie. Later that year, it was re-released with a new look and some changes as Hello Lisa. This version featured the famous cartoon character Hello Kitty on the cover, and Lisa even made a music video with Hello Kitty!

Children's Music and Books (2003–Present)

Lisa Loeb has created a lot of music and books for children.

• In 2003, she teamed up with her college bandmate Elizabeth Mitchell again for a children's CD and book called Catch the Moon.
• In 2008, she released Camp Lisa, an album inspired by her own memories of summer camp. This album won several awards for children's music.
• Along with Camp Lisa, she started The Camp Lisa Foundation. This non-profit organization helps kids who don't have a lot of money go to summer camp.
• In 2011, Lisa released her first children's book, Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs. It came with a CD of songs, activities, and recipes. She released a second book, Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin' in 2013.
• Her third children's album, Nursery Rhyme Parade!, came out in 2015 and featured classic nursery rhymes.
• In 2016, Lisa released Feel What U Feel, her fourth children's album. This album was a huge success and won the Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album in 2018!
• Her album Lullaby Girl (2017) features gentle versions of classic songs and new original tunes, perfect for bedtime.
• In 2024, she released another children's album called That's What It's All About with the band The Hollow Trees.

Recent Music and Projects (2013–Present)

Lisa continues to release new music for adults too. Her album No Fairy Tale came out in 2013. She also released holiday songs like "A Holiday Song" and "Light".

In 2015, Lisa helped write the music and lyrics for a family musical called Camp Kappawanna, which was based on her own summer camp experiences.

Her album A Simple Trick to Happiness was released in 2020. This album features positive and uplifting songs, inspired by her children and personal life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa started #StayAtHomeTogether, a series of live online concerts.

In 2021, Lisa helped create and star in Together Apart, a musical made up of short mini-musicals about connecting online during the pandemic. It was created with her friends from Brown University.

Film and Television Appearances

Lisa Loeb has appeared in many TV shows and movies.

• She starred with her former boyfriend, Dweezil Zappa, in the reality show Dweezil & Lisa on the Food Network in 2004. They traveled around trying different foods.
• After that show, she had her own reality show called Number 1 Single on the E! Channel, which followed her life and career.
• Lisa has made guest appearances on popular shows like The Nanny, Gossip Girl, and Fuller House.
• She has also done a lot of voice acting for cartoons, including Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, Princess Winger on Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and characters in The Rugrats Movie.
• Lisa has acted in movies such as House on Haunted Hill, Fright Night, and Hot Tub Time Machine 2.
• In 2024, she made a special appearance in the TV show That 90s Show, where she played her own music video for "Stay".

Other Ventures

Lisa Loeb is also known for her eyeglasses! In 2010, she launched her own eyewear collection called the Lisa Loeb Eyewear Collection. Each frame is named after one of her songs.

She also sells her own brand of coffee called "Wake Up! Brew". It's organic and fair trade, and all the money from the coffee goes to her Camp Lisa Foundation.

Personal Life

Lisa Loeb was married to Roey Hershkovitz in 2009. They have two children together.

Awards and Recognitions

Lisa Loeb has won several awards for her music and work:

• In 1995, she won the Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act.
• In 1996 and 1999, she won BMI Pop Awards for her songs "Stay (I Missed You)" and "I Do".
• In 2015, she received the Camp Champions Award from the American Camp Association for her work with the Camp Lisa Foundation.
• In 2018, she won a Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album for her album Feel What U Feel.
• In 2019, she received the Inspire Award at the She Rocks Awards.

Images for kids

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  Lisa Loeb performing in Chicago, 2011

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  Lisa Loeb performing in 2015

Discography

Studio Albums

• 1990: Liz and Lisa – Days Were Different (with Elizabeth Mitchell)
• 1992: Purple Tape (re-released in 2008)
• 1995: Tails
• 1997: Firecracker
• 2002: Cake and Pie
• 2002: Hello Lisa (re-release of Cake and Pie)
• 2004: The Way It Really Is
• 2012: No Fairy Tale
• 2017: Lullaby Girl
• 2020: A Simple Trick to Happiness

Children's Albums

• 2003: Catch the Moon (with Elizabeth Mitchell)
• 2008: Camp Lisa
• 2011: Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs
• 2013: Movin' and Shakin'
• 2015: Nursery Rhyme Parade!
• 2016: Feel What U Feel
• 2024: That's What It's All About (with The Hollow Trees)

Books and Plays

Books

• 2011: Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: 'The Disappointing Pancake' and Other Zany Songs
• 2013: Lisa Loeb's Songs for Movin' and Shakin'

Plays

• 2015: Camp Kappawanna – Lisa helped write the lyrics and music.
• 2021: Together Apart – Lisa helped create, write, and star in this musical.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Lisa Loeb para niños