WigWam (duo)
WigWam | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | Pop |
Years active | 2005–2006 |
Labels | Instant Karma |
Members | Alex James Betty Boo |
Website | www.myspace.com/wigwamrock |
WigWam were an English pop duo, comprising Alex James,[1][2] the bassist from Blur, and vocalist Betty Boo (Alison Clarkson).[3][4] With record producer Ben Hillier, and former Boo collaborators Beatmasters, WigWam were said to be creating an album which they described as "experimental yet accessible 21st century pop". [5][6][7]
The debut single "WigWam" was released on 3 April 2006 in two CD formats by Rob Dickins' Instant Karma record label.[8] The music video to the single was filmed in Soho, London and was directed by Dom Joly, with the track peaking at its debut position of number 60 on the UK singles chart on 15 April 2006.[9]
Discography
Singles
- 2006: "WigWam"
References
- ^ "Who the Hell Are?". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Alex James and Betty Boo on WigWam: "It's a really good calling card" - Interview | Music Interviews". 2 August 2006.
- ^ "Sylvia Patterson on a recipe for pop mayhem". TheGuardian.com. 11 March 2006.
- ^ WigWam - Betty Boo meets Blur's Alex James
- ^ "Betty Boo: 'I think I've made the record I should have made when I was 25'". TheGuardian.com. 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Re-doin' the do: The resurrection of Betty Boo". BBC News. 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Betty Boo announces first new solo single in 30 years". NME. 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Dickins shines on Karma". 17 March 1999.
- ^ "WIGWAM | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
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