Kirsty MacColl

Known for Acting

Kirsty MacColl's portrait

Details

Birthday: October 10, 1959

Deathday: December 18, 2000

Place of birth: Croydon, Surrey, England

Biography

English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.