Daphna Dove
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Daphna Dove is an American musician born in 1975. She is best known for her appearance on the TV Show Rock Star: INXS
in 1975 and raised in New York City
, to which she moved at age 3 with her parents, Jewish-Israeli-German singer-mother Elisa Gabbai
and her Jewish-Yugoslavian-German father, who is credited with having discovered the band the Scorpions
. Although she graduated from Syracuse University
with a double major in Communications and International Relations, Daphna resolved to pursue a music career, and moved to Los Angeles
for that purpose. In Los Angeles, Daphna played with the band Lexington and worked as a legal secretary until her successful audution for the TV Show Rock Star: INXS
, in which INXS
was looking for a new lead singer.
. In the première Concert, Daphna performed "One Way or Another
" by Blondie
. INXS found that her tone and pitch were really good and moved her on to the next round. The next 2 two weeks Daphna performed steady performances of "People are Strange
" by The Doors
and "I Hate Myself For Loving You
" by Joan Jett
. It was on the third week when Daphna performed "Rock the Casbah
" by The Clash
that Daphna was placed in the Bottom 3 by the American public. Daphna sang the INXS hit "What You Need
" for her elimination performance. Daphna was then eliminated along with Heather Luttrell in a double elimination.
Rock Star: INXS
Rock Star: INXS is the first season of the reality television show Rock Star where 15 contestants competed to become the lead vocalist for the Australian rock band INXS....
Early life
Daphna was born in GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1975 and raised in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, to which she moved at age 3 with her parents, Jewish-Israeli-German singer-mother Elisa Gabbai
Elisa Gabbai
Elisa Gabbai was born January 1, 1941 in Tel Aviv, Israel and is an Israeli singer. She is a famous German-singing artist who was a singing sensation in the late 1960s. Her genre is said to be Schlager.-Biography:...
and her Jewish-Yugoslavian-German father, who is credited with having discovered the band the Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
. Although she graduated from Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
with a double major in Communications and International Relations, Daphna resolved to pursue a music career, and moved to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
for that purpose. In Los Angeles, Daphna played with the band Lexington and worked as a legal secretary until her successful audution for the TV Show Rock Star: INXS
Rock Star: INXS
Rock Star: INXS is the first season of the reality television show Rock Star where 15 contestants competed to become the lead vocalist for the Australian rock band INXS....
, in which INXS
INXS
INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...
was looking for a new lead singer.
Rock Star: INXS
Daphna was one of the 15 finalists chosen for the chance to front rock group INXSINXS
INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...
. In the première Concert, Daphna performed "One Way or Another
One Way or Another
"One Way or Another" is a song by American New Wave band Blondie.-Song information:Written by Debbie Harry and Nigel Harrison for the band's third studio album, Parallel Lines , the song was inspired by one of Harry's ex-boyfriends who stalked her after their break up. The song was released as a...
" by Blondie
Blondie (band)
Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s...
. INXS found that her tone and pitch were really good and moved her on to the next round. The next 2 two weeks Daphna performed steady performances of "People are Strange
People Are Strange
"People Are Strange" is a single released by The Doors in September 1967 from their second album Strange Days which was also released in September 1967. The single peaked at the #12 position of the U.S. Hot 100 chart and made it to the top ten in the Cash Box charts...
" by The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
and "I Hate Myself For Loving You
I Hate Myself for Loving You
"I Hate Myself for Loving You" is a 1988 song from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and the first single from the album Up Your Alley. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, Jett's third single to reach the Top 10, but her first since "Crimson and Clover" in 1982...
" by Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
. It was on the third week when Daphna performed "Rock the Casbah
Rock the Casbah
"Rock the Casbah" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash in 1982. It was released as the third single from their fifth album, Combat Rock. The song reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. and, along with the track "Mustapha Dance," it also reached number eight on...
" by The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
that Daphna was placed in the Bottom 3 by the American public. Daphna sang the INXS hit "What You Need
What You Need (song)
"What You Need" is a song recorded by the Australian band INXS. It is the leadoff track from their 1985 album, Listen Like Thieves. "What You Need" was the first single off the album in Australia and New Zealand, while it was in USA and Europe the second single after "This Time" and was the band's...
" for her elimination performance. Daphna was then eliminated along with Heather Luttrell in a double elimination.