Not many of today’s teenagers would claim their musical heroes to be Barbara Streisand and Shirley Bassey, but Roxanne is not your typical teenager.
Born in Brentwood, Essex, Roxanne won a scholarship aged 11 because of her incredibly unique voice. A few years later whilst on a family holiday Roxanne got up and sang Eva Cassidy’s ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ in a karaoke bar.
In the audience was someone who had friends in the music industry. This chance meeting led Roxanne to finding management and a live agent. Her management then introduced her to one of London’s top music publishers and she started working on her debut album, all before the age of 14.
Live shows in London and a performance at the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park clinched her a coveted support slot with Westlife on their Summer Nights tour in 2006, playing to more than 200,000 people. Having completed the tour, Roxanne went into the studio in the autumn writing and recording with amongst others, Gary Kemp and Paul Statham, who has written with many major artists, most notably Dido.
January 2007 saw Roxanne supporting Shayne Ward which was followed in June by a string of dates supporting G4 with highlights including an incredible performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Roxanne is hotly tipped as one of the most exciting new artists for this year.
I must save all my other compliments for your other songs, some other day;Get use to me praising your version of Hallelujah,that's a must download song right away,just gotta have it...Blessings!
Thanks for that comment Roxanne! Glad to have you as a friend... I'll have to pass your profile by my Girlfriend and partner in crime lol... She's a well known voice coach here. Your music sounds great... Nice songs and voice!
You still did a wonderful job in singing it,you took it to your heart...Brooke must be very proud of you as I would be if you sang my lyrics...Let me also praise you for "Hallelujah",most beautiful, you're amazing! *
Hello Roxanne! You're simply Marvelous... Absolutely Marvelous(Saying in the Billy Crystal-Sammy Davis Voice) I love your song The Tower!.. It captures real emotion,great lyrics,that broken despair feeling, yet very beautiful. *
Hello Roxanne! You've dreamy eyes! I mean that quite literally; It's like dreams are written in your eyes,of things to come,I predict big things for you;I say it's written in your eyes,maybe these visions that you're having will come to be... I see it!
Roxanne, You have a wonderful voice and some very nice songs. You biography is very interesting. It is nice to find someone who was in the right place at the right time....and who also had great talent. Best wishes.
Hi Roxanne! Put on your dancing shoes! Girl Friday, known for singing acoustic ballads, has stepped out of the box… for just a moment! With the artistic visions and remixing skills of DJ Igness in Poland, I've just posted his dance remix of my song Other Reasons. Both his remix and my acoustic ballad are posted so you can enjoy the artistic variation. But mostly, I'd just love for you to come by and have some fun!!! Worry not, though. GF has no intention of changing her musical genre roots, but it sure was fun trying this on!! Be on the lookout for a few new folk rock/ acoustic songs in the coming weeks. Until then, enjoy the dance remix, the ballad, and my Beatles’ covers. Mwah!
Thanks very much for your friendship Roxanne, enjoyed listening to your songs.
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All the best! John
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
I love the rain! My friend Katharine was saying how you get tuned in,that reflective feeling and how it draws you in to write! ...If you go for a drive,put "Riders On The Storm" on,it's a wild ride,Peace!
Hello Roxanne, How is the weather in London? It rains a lot there,doesn't it? Check out my new poem for My Lady Friend,"The Mystery Of Amy Marie", feel free to comment if you like, ...I've you as a top friend now, Peace!
Hey ya just thought i would send a message to check all is well. I have been sending Science Project out and i was checking that you had recieved your song from us, i have realised that some of you haven't got the email with the song on it. If you havent or i havent asked you if you would like a song, let me know your email address and ill send it over to you. Your support means everything to me have a great week
Hello Roxanne, Peace to you.... Feel free to comment on my Peace poem if you like...I'm campaigning for Barack Obama in my own way, Have a great weekend!
It was great to hear from you! Please visit me often! I jjust put up a new song list today with songs from my CDS, including a new NEW DEMO Song "The Artificial Way" never heard before. Please, come and have a listen when you can. I usually change my songs once a week or so and I when I do I will let you know when I do by a bulletin. Have a GREAT WEEK ahead! Thanks again. Ron :) cdbaby. com/all/hoghappy
