Donna Simpson (musician) explained

Donna Simpson
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Birth Name:Donna Simpson
Birth Place:Albany, Western Australia
Instrument:Vocals
Guitar
Tambourine
Genre:Folk rock
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Guitarist
Label:Jarrah Records
Associated Acts:The Waifs
Stray Sisters

Donna Simpson (born 1970) is an Australian guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She is a member of the Australian folk rock band The Waifs. Her younger sister Vikki Thorn (née Simpson) also plays harmonica and sings in the band. Simpson has released six albums with The Waifs; she wrote the single "London Still", one of The Waifs' most successful singles to date.

Personal life

In 2003 Simpson married Ben Weaver, an American singer-songwriter. Together they had one son, who was born in 2005.[1] [2] During 2009, Simpson and Weaver got divorced.[3]

In 2012, Simpson moved back to Western Australia. She has two sons (born in 2012 and 2013) and they all reside in Fremantle.[4]

Discography

The Waifs

Guest appearances and collaborations

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Sounds like Nashville. The Australian. Shedden. Iain. 20 August 2007. 14 April 2016.
  2. News: Album of the Week. News Limited . 3 March 2011. 14 April 2016.
  3. Web site: The Waifs: Key to Success. The Australian. Shedden. Iain. 19 February 2011. 14 April 2016.
  4. News: Waif finds love with stray fan. West Australian. Gibson. Lucy. 19 March 2014. 14 April 2016.