Topp Twins

Topp Twins

Infobox musical artist
Name = Topp Twins


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Origin = New Zealand
Genre = Comedy, country, folk, yodeling
Years_active = 1981–present
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Current_members = Jools Topp
Lynda Topp
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Notable_instruments = The Topp Twins (b. 1958, Huntly, New Zealandcitation |title=The Topp Twins |periodical=Christchurch City Library |accessdate=2007-09-13 |url=http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Music/Profiles/ToppTwins/] ) are the folk singing sister comedy duo of New Zealand entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp.

They are known for their country music influenced style, live shows and television performances. They are openly lesbiancite web |url=http://www.topptwins.co.nz/topp_media.asp |title=Topp Bio |work=ToppTwins.com |accessdate=2007-08-17] . They often perform as characters, the most notable being the cross-dressing "Ken and Ken", and "Camp Mother and Camp Leader".

Breast cancer

Jools Topp was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2006 at the age of 48. Originally examined by a physician in January 2006, nothing was done as it wasn't detected by a mammogram. Topp was diagnosed seven months later when the breast cancer showed up with an ultrasound exam. She recovered well after receiving a mastectomy in October 2006 and several months of chemotherapy.

She and her sister Lynda were already breast cancer activists and will continue to use their celebrity to educate the public about the disease.

Hall of Fame

The Topp Twins were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland in September 2008. This award was given as a lifetime achievement award for songwriting, and the fact that their songs and music have had an impact on New Zealand culture during their careers which span more than 25 years.

Discography

*"Two Timing" (1994)
*"Grass Highway" (2000)
*"Flowergirls & Cowgirls" (2005)

External links

* [http://www.topptwins.co.nz/Portal/Default.aspx Official Homepage]

References


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