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| − | ''Jennifer "Jenny" Patricia Morris'' MOA (born 29 September 1956 in Tokoroa) is a pop, rock singer-songwriter. Although born in Tokoroa, ''Jenny'' grew up in Hamilton with three brothers and four sisters (including [[Shanley | + | ''Jennifer "Jenny" Patricia Morris'' MOA (born 29 September 1956 in Tokoroa) is a pop, rock singer-songwriter. Although born in Tokoroa, ''Jenny'' grew up in Hamilton with three brothers and four sisters (including [[Shanley Del]]). Her first professional performance was at age fifteen, at Andersons Theatre Restaurant, in Hamilton. In 1976 she became a singer with Auckland band ''How's Your Father'', who were finalists in the 'National Battle of the Bands'. |
After moving to Wellington, she joined an all-girl group ''Wide Mouthed Frogs'' in 1968. Her first real success came with ''The Crocodiles'', who had a top 20 hit single with "Tears". She moved to Sydney in 1981, she was a backing vocalist for various groups including INXS. She went on to a successful solo career. | After moving to Wellington, she joined an all-girl group ''Wide Mouthed Frogs'' in 1968. Her first real success came with ''The Crocodiles'', who had a top 20 hit single with "Tears". She moved to Sydney in 1981, she was a backing vocalist for various groups including INXS. She went on to a successful solo career. | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 13 March 2014
Jennifer "Jenny" Patricia Morris MOA (born 29 September 1956 in Tokoroa) is a pop, rock singer-songwriter. Although born in Tokoroa, Jenny grew up in Hamilton with three brothers and four sisters (including Shanley Del). Her first professional performance was at age fifteen, at Andersons Theatre Restaurant, in Hamilton. In 1976 she became a singer with Auckland band How's Your Father, who were finalists in the 'National Battle of the Bands'.
After moving to Wellington, she joined an all-girl group Wide Mouthed Frogs in 1968. Her first real success came with The Crocodiles, who had a top 20 hit single with "Tears". She moved to Sydney in 1981, she was a backing vocalist for various groups including INXS. She went on to a successful solo career.
