Natalie Merchant | |
---|---|
![]() Merchant performing in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Natalie Anne Merchant |
Born | Jamestown, New York, U.S. | October 26, 1963
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instruments |
|
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | |
Formerly of | 10,000 Maniacs |
Spouse(s) |
Daniel de la Calle
(m. 2003; div. 2012) |
Website | Official website |
Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter.[2] She joined the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and was lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the group. She remained with the group for their first seven albums before leaving to begin her solo career in 1993. She has since released nine studio albums as a solo artist.