RADIO INTERVIEW -
For the FULL INTERVIEW click the EXTENDED PODCAST Marcella Detroit Interviewed by Mike Gormley
It's official... "Shakespears Sister" are Reunited!
Well, hell froze over!! Pigs have flown! And they said it would never happen…But we're thrilled to let you in on a little secret.
Marcella's Musical Journey
Marcella Detroit, aka Marcy Levy, born and bred in Detroit, Michigan, has been involved in music her entire life.
One of her earliest gigs found her opening for David Bowie! A few years later she was touring and recording with Eric Clapton, cowriting one of his biggest hits, "Lay Down Sally" and several of his most popular album tracks including "The Core", "Promises" and "Tangled in Love". She appeared live with him for "Live Aid" in Philadelphia in 1985.
Marcella is known for her touring and session work for some of the best artists of all time including Elton John, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Belinda Carlisle, Bette Midler, Bob Seger and Leon Russell. She was also a member of the ground breaking award winning band "Shakespear's Sister". Their song "Stay" is the longest running "Number One" hit for a female band in UK history remaining at number ONE for 8 weeks.
Last year Marcella fulfilled a life long ambition to design a fashion collection with Neil Sheriff for his brand Hoodedwept.
Mike Gormley
CAREER CONSULTANT, MANAGER, PR
"I don't know if it would have worked out without Mike Gormley's input..."Paul Nelson in "Too Much Too Soon" re: The New York Dolls
Ottawa born Mike Gormley has achieved top recognition as journalist, record company executive, artist manager, music supervisor for TV and films and marketing/PR expert in the 40+ years in the music industry.
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About Mike Gormley
Gormley has been responsible for setting into motion many artists’ international careers. His work has brought the world such successful artists as film composer Danny Elfman, massively successful pop band The Bangles and helped launch the careers of such diverse artists as Rod Stewart, Rush, BTO, The Police and Supertramp.
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