Dot Allison

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General Info

Genre: Alternative / Pop / Visual
Location London, London and South East, UK
Profile Views: 326382
Last Login: 2/7/2011
Member Since 11/13/2005
Website dotallison.com
Record Label Arthoused/Absolute
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. .. .. ........ ........ ........ ........ .. .. .. .. .. ........ ........ ........ ........ .. .. .. .. .. .......... .... ..Cry - Remix Competition.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... Founded the band One Dove in 1991. They played Top of The Pops and achieved chart success both in the UK and America the song ‘White Love’ reached No. 6 in the US dance charts in 1993..... Signed as solo artist with Heavenly Records in 1997.... Released the critically acclaimed 'AFTERGLOW' which went to No. 1 at College radio across America. Included collaboration with Mani Mounfield (Stone Roses) and Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine).... In 2000 signed to Mantra Records / Beggars Banquet and released 'WE ARE SCIENCE' co-produced by Dave Fridmann to rave reviews.... In 2007 released on Cooking Vinyl Records ‘EXALTATION OF LARKS’ produced by the legendary KRAMER (Blondie, Daniel Johnson).... ..Credits and Collaborations...... Wrote ‘Did I Imagine You?’ and ‘By Myself’ with Hal David lyricist partner of Burt Bacharach.... Sang and co-wrote ‘Dirge’ for Death In Vegas. The song became the theme of an international Levis campaign and was featured on the sound tracks of 'The Black Dahlia' and 'Blair Witch 2'.... Wrote and performed on the song 'Diving Horses' on the next Death In Vegas LP 'Scorpio Rising' alongside Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller and Hope Sandoval..... Wrote the song 'Distractions' on the Zero 7 LP Simple Things..... Composed and performed the song 'Aftersun' with Massive Attack for the Luc Besson movie 'Danny the Dog'.... Co- wrote 4 songs for the Babyshambles with Peter Doherty and joined the band to perform the songs with Pete on 'Bilo Albion Tour' 2004.... Recorded a duet with Bobby Gillespie of the Scottish band Primal Scream..... Wrote/ sang Colour Me featured in the No 1 Box Office hit movie 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'.... Nov 8 – Barbican Theatre – performance – Tilting + Drifting – The Songs Of Scott Walker.... Featured vocalist on new Chris Smith horror film ‘Triangle’.... Co-Wrote/duet with Peter Doherty – ‘Sheepskin Tearaway’ on his Debut solo album – Grace/Wastelands .... .......... ...... ...... ...... ......
Members
..The Miscreants .. - ..Dot Allison..: Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica (One Dove, n other tearaways) .. ..Ian Button..: 12 string guitar, electric (... Thrashing Doves).. ..Chris Rotter..: 6 string guitar, banjo (Two Lone swordsmen, Tokyo windbag).. ..James Johnston..: Electric, Hammond (Gallon Drunk, Faust...).. ..Joe Henson..: Bass (Freestylers...).. ..Lucy Wilkins..: Violin, Mandolin (Michael Head, Tindersticks ...).. ..WildCat Will Blanchard..: Drums, (The Sandals, Whitey ....)
Influences
My brother and others
Sounds Like
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