Tracy Bonham
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Tracy Bonham is a talented American artist from Boston. Her debut album The Burdens Of Being Upright with it's hit single "Mother Mother". After a less successful second album she made a comeback with her third album Blink The Brightest.
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About
Tracy Bonham was born on March 16, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the youngest on nine siblings. At the age of 9 years old, Bonham learned how to play the violin from her teacher mother. At her teen years, she took up piano and went to the Interlochen Arts Camp. Bonham proceeded to the University of Southern California but rebelled and found herself turning to a more aggressive sound.
Her passion for rock led her to Berklee School of Music. Bonham dropped out and recorded a jingle commercial. In 1994, she had a local hit, “The One” which was included in her 1995 album The Burdens Of Being Upright under Cherrydisc label. Bonham was honored Best New Artist, Best Female Vocalist and Best Indie Single in the Boston Music Award. In 2000, Bonham released her follow-up album, Down Here. After the released she had an extensive tour with the Blue Man Group. In 2005, she issued Blink The Brightest.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1996 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best New Artist ("Mother Mother") |
| 1996 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best Female Video ("Mother Mother") |
| 1997 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance (The Burdens of Being Upright) |
| 1997 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance ("Mother Mother") |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Modern Rock Tracks | Album |
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| 1996 | Mother Mother | 18 | 1 | The Burdens of Being Upright |
| 1996 | The One | 23 | The Burdens of Being Upright |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She was featured on the No Blues album, Ya Dunya.
- She is well recognized in Blue Man Group's fan base.
Reviews
- Tracy Bonham is a great singer and songwriter. She has good vocal delivery. Her singles can be appreciated through the lyrics and melody. -Mimi 08:40, 25 June 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Alternative | Rock
