Rowetta | |
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 Rowetta performing at Manchester Pride 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rowetta Idah |
| Born | 5 January 1966 Manchester, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Happy Mondays |
Rowetta Idah (born 5 January 1966), also known as Rowetta or Rowetta Satchell, is a British singer. She is best known for her work with the Happy Mondays, recording and touring with the band from 1990 and recently reforming with the original lineup. Her 1989 track "Reach Out" has been sampled by Steve Angello, Laidback Luke and Todd Terry. She was also the last woman standing and was the sixth contestant eliminated, in the first series of The X Factor in 2004.