Born: 18 / 6 / 1961
Location: United Kingdom
Geneviève Alison Jane Ballard (née Moyet MOY-ay; born 18 June 1961) is an English singer noted for her powerful bluesy contralto voice. She came to prominence as half of the duo Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America), but has since mainly worked as a solo artist.
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The occasion marks the ‘All Cried Out’ singer’s first Aus tour in eight years.
"Moyet's voice was flawless and she commanded the stage like a boss."
"Don't come and see an act if you've got no idea what they do, 'cause it's just gonna make you look like a twat."
"Moyet again paused and explained in no uncertain terms that she hadn't sung ['Invisible'] in 30 years and would not be doing it tonight."
"What the fuck are we going in a helicopter for? Why am I in a helicopter with Bono and David Bowie?"
We speak with the UK singer.
"Alison Moyet's force of nature voice remains as arrestingly powerful as ever."
Five dates around the country this October
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"I'd gone from being this kind of like strange, dark creature from Basildon that everyone avoided like the plague, 'cause they thought I was a bit dodgy, to suddenly becoming very, very famous."