Laurie Styvers
Laurette Stivers, known as Laurie Styvers, was a British-based, American singer-songwriter.
Laurie Styvers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Laurette Stivers 3 August 1951[1] United States |
| Died | 1997[2] United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1970–1973 |
Career
Justine
In London, in the late 1960s, Styvers responded to an advertisement for female singers that had been placed by John McBurnie (later of Jackson Heights) and Keith Trowsdale. The three, with additional vocalists Bethlyn Bates and Valerie Cope, formed the psychedelic folk band Justine and recorded and released one album and single with producer Hugh Murphy in 1970. Styvers left soon afterwards and the remaining group disbanded.[2][3]
Solo
Styvers released two solo albums and a single between 1972 and 1973. These were again produced by Murphy, and he was also the co-writer and her boyfriend.[4] They received good reviews but none was commercially successful.[4][2] In 1981, Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies described the first solo album as "rightfully obscure".[5]
Later life and death
Following the release of her solo works, Styvers ended her music career and returned to the United States.[4] She died as a result of alcoholism in 1997.[2]
Discography
Justine albums
- Justine (1970), Uni Records UNLS 111
Justine singles
- She Brings The Morning With Her (1970), Uni Records, UNS 528
Solo albums
- Spilt Milk (1972), Chrysalis Records CHR 1007 (UK) / Warner Brothers WS1946 (US)
- The Colorado Kid (1973), Chrysalis Records CHR 1038
Solo singles
- Beat The Reaper (1972), Chrysalis Records CYK 4796
References
- The sleeve notes of the US release of her album Spilt Milk
- "Laurie Styvers – Spilt Milk (1972)". Disques Obscurs (in French). Disques Obscurs. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- Unterberger, Richie. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- Leon, Noel (20 October 2010). "Biography". Last.fm. CBS Corporation. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: S". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 13 March 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.