Monica Behan Explained

Monica Goretti Behan
Origin:Thousand Islands, New York
Genre:Smooth jazz
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, CEO
Instrument:Vocals, piano
Years Active:1982–present
Label:RCA Records
Associated Acts:Deron Johnson

Monica Behan is a singer / songwriter and entrepreneur. She is best known for her top ten hit "World Keeps Spinning" in 1997, on the album Behan Johnson.[1] She began songwriting at age seven and performing live at sixteen, after high school she moved to New York city with her godparents, Abbie Hoffman and Johanna Lawrenson,[2] who introduced her to the counter-culture movement and the venue Max's Kansas City.[3]

As an entrepreneur, Behan formed the music-themed fashion label Goretti with Desiree Kohan.[4] [5]

In 2014, Behan suffered a snowmobiling accident which included broken bones and facial lacerations, avoiding plastic-surgery, she developed a line of skincare nutrients which she currently markets as Modicum.[6]

Discography

Singles

Albums

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I Know What A Promise Means: The Music of Deron Johnson & Monica Behan . uctv.tv . 2015-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150610182944/http://www.uctv.tv/shows/I-Know-What-A-Promise-Means-The-Music-of-Deron-Johnson-Monica-Behan-3382 . 2015-06-10 . unfit . 2021-05-08.
  2. Sherman . Heidi. April 3, 1998 . Ebony And Ivory . Hits Magazine. Hollywood, CA . 2021-05-08. 56.
  3. Web site: Max's Kansas City 50th Anniversary . May 2021 Punk Globe founded by Ginger Coyote . 2021-05-08.
  4. Web site: STYLE; Kooksville . The New York Times . 2003-08-17 . 2021-05-08.
  5. Web site: Kooksville . The New York Times Web Archive . 2003-08-14 . 2021-05-08.
  6. Web site: Dawn Leaks . Monica Goretti Behan: Meet The Woman Behind Modicum . Lioness Magazine . 2016-02-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117000239/https://lionessmagazine.com/meet-the-woman-behind-modicum/ . 2021-01-17 . live . 2021-05-08.
  7. Reece . Doug. 20 September 1997. Popular Uprisings . Billboard Magazine. 2021-05-08. 23.
  8. Adult Alternative Airplay Chart . Billboard . 1997-11-15 . 2021-05-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201210150227/https://assets.billboard.com/charts/triple-a/1997-11-15 . 2020-12-10.

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