Imelda May
Imelda May
Imelda Mary Higham, professionally known as Imelda May, is an Irish musician, producer and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in The Liberties area of Dublin, May began her career in music at age sixteen—performing with a number of local bands and musicians— before forming her own band in 2002. She released her debut studio album, No Turning Back, in 2003 and relocated to London, United Kingdom with husband and guitarist Darrel Higham after its release...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth10 July 1974
CityDublin, Ireland
CountryIreland
I don't tend to set out on huge world domination goals or have anything in mind. I just like to play. I like to gig a lot; I like to write music.
I enjoy music so much; it's such a passion in my life, and I hope that comes across.
I had a big time punk-rock phase and psychobilly phase. I used to go mad for the Guana Batz.
I love people with strong convictions, because we are living in a very PC world. You can't crack a joke without it being in the headlines.
I never co-write. I've tried it before, and I just can't do it.
Oh my god, it's good to be alive!
My music is a mix of everything, mostly my own life. I just write about things that mean something and that I can write about. There's no point in pretending.
There's no point in bringing together a talented band if you don't let them do their thing.
I wash my face and put moisturiser on; I've never had a facial, and I don't get my hair or my nails done. I just do it all myself.
I worry about people who sell out to chase fame because when they get it, it might not be so satisfying.
I'm not a feminist that hates men by any means.
I'm not filthy rich! I'm not as rich as people think. It's funny, isn't it?
Music rules a lot of my life - I was bitten by the bug young.
Music was always part of my life - my mother says I came out singing. I wanted to be Gene Kelly - or Judy Garland.