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FIVE FAST FACTS

Duffy

This 24-year-old singer from Wales hit it big this year with her debut album Rockferry and its hit single Mercy. Derided by some as riding the bouffant tresses and soul sounds of Amy Winehouse, there’s no denying her powerful singing chops. Look for her on tour in America this October including six dates opening for Coldplay.

  1. Early Starter. Began singing – and even writing lyrics – at age 6.
  2. Cut. Removed from her school choir as her voice was too distinctive. 
  3. Double Trouble? Has a twin sister, Katy.
  4. Title Origin. Rock Ferry is where her father is from in England.
  5. It’s All About Me! Duffy says the autobiographical song Mercy is about not being pressured into doing something you don't want to do.

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I Heard That!

Young and Successful  

Experience can be overrated.

Young, rich and famous -- this week’s bands are all of the above. Whether The Jonas Brothers (who range from age 16 to 20) and their new #1 album; super-successful 15-year-old Miley Cyrus; up-and-coming 16-year-old Karina; The Academy Is … (oldest member: a creaky 26); or Lykke Li, the 22-year-old Swede you’ll be hearing a lot from soon, these rockers all made their mark at an early age.


    The Academy is … , About a Girl

    The Jonas Brothers, Burning Up

    Karina, 16 @ War

    Lykke Li, I’m Good, I’m Gone   

    Miley Cyrus, 7 Things