Sheila Nicholls

Sheila Nicholls

Sheila Elizabeth Nicholls (born February 9 1970 in Colchester, Essex) is a British singer-songwriter, now residing in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California.

Early years

Whilst growing up, Nicholls attended Felsted School. She first found fame for performing cartwheels whilst streaking at an England vs. Australia cricket match at Lord's in May 1989 [http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A9559678] , of which footage was later included in the video "Streaker", narrated by George Best.

Nicholls travelled to the United States later in 1989 and began performing with her band, Sheila Nicholls and the Splendid Frock, in New York City in the mid-1990s.

Critical acclaim

Nicholls then moved to Los Angeles where she recorded a solo album, the critically acclaimed "Brief Strop", and started her own label, [http://www.essexgirl.com/ Essex Girl Records] .

Shortly thereafter, Nicholls signed a deal with Hollywood Records, which began distributing "Brief Strop". The song "Fallen for You," from the album, became a hit on College Radio stations and found its way onto the best-selling soundtrack for the movie High Fidelity. She toured extensively with the album, including several gigs alongside k.d. lang.

In mid-2002, Nicholls released her second album, "Wake", in which she worked with producers Glen Ballard and Jez Colin. The album's first single, "Faith," co-written with Ballard, received ample radio play and reached the pop charts.

Nicholls' third album was due out in mid-to-late 2007, but has not surfaced yet.

Personal life

Nicholls, who describes herself as bisexual [http://www.chicagogigs.com/reviews/sheila_nicholls.htm] , is married and currently pregnant.

Discography

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/sheilanicholls Sheila Nicholls' MySpace page]
* [http://www.essexgirl.com/ Essex Girl Records]
* [http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/52h14.html From Essex To L.A., Sheila Nicholls Writes Piano Pop Like No Other]
* [http://www.chicagogigs.com/reviews/sheila_nicholls.htm Chicagogigs.com interview]
* [http://www.sou.edu/su/siskiyou/display.php?article=103 ‘Athena in Velvet’ prides the empowerment of women]
* [http://www.laweekly.com/music/music/unmaterial-girl/3811/ Unmaterial Girl]
* [http://www.feistyfemales.net/feistyfemales.htm Brief bio on FeistyFemales.net]
* [http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/nicholls_sheila/artist.jhtml MTV.com bio]
* [http://ectoguide.org/alpha/n/nicholls.sheila Ectophiles' profile]


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