Pamela Moore
Encyclopedia
Pamela Moore is an American
singer and songwriter
, mixing hard rock
, pop
and electronica
. She currently resides in Seattle, Washington in the United States
.
and taught herself how to play acoustic guitar and piano
.
In the early eighties, Moore released her two first albums, Take a Look
and You Won't Find Me There
. Both albums were critically acclaimed, but record label
problems put an early end to her budding career. However, in 1989 Moore was tapped to be the voice of Sister Mary on Queensrÿche's
release "Operation:Mindcrime" and made her first public appearance with them on the 1990-1991 Empire Tour, participating in the filming of Operation: LIVEcrime
.
In the late nineties, she became the singer for the band Radar and relocated to New York
to record their 2000 debut album, R.P.M. After Radar disbanded in 2001, Moore moved back to Washington State.
In 2006 Moore released a full length album, Stories from a Blue Room
. All of the songs written by Moore and former Rorschach Test
guitarist Benjamin Anderson
. The album was produced by Neil Kernon
and recorded at Sonic Ranch studio in El Paso
, Texas
and Robert Lang Studios
in Seattle, Washington. Terri Nunn
, Jeff Loomis
, and Michael Wilton
all make guest appearances on this record.
Moore is currently writing new music for her upcoming solo CD to be released Spring/Summer of 2011.
's concept albums Operation: Mindcrime
and Operation: Mindcrime II
.
's Terri Nunn
.
United States
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singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, mixing hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
, pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
. She currently resides in Seattle, Washington in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
History
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Moore was introduced to theater at a young age and developed a passion for performing on stage. She studied with the music program in high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
and taught herself how to play acoustic guitar and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
.
In the early eighties, Moore released her two first albums, Take a Look
Take a Look
For the song by Level 42, see Take a Look Take a Look is Pamela Moore's solo debut album, released under First American Records in 1981...
and You Won't Find Me There
You Won't Find Me There
You Won't Find Me There is Pamela Moore's second solo album, released under First American Records in 1982. It has only been released on vinyl...
. Both albums were critically acclaimed, but record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
problems put an early end to her budding career. However, in 1989 Moore was tapped to be the voice of Sister Mary on Queensrÿche's
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
release "Operation:Mindcrime" and made her first public appearance with them on the 1990-1991 Empire Tour, participating in the filming of Operation: LIVEcrime
Operation: LIVEcrime
Operation: LIVEcrime is a live album, covering the album Operation: Mindcrime by American heavy metal band Queensrÿche. It was released by EMI in 1991...
.
In the late nineties, she became the singer for the band Radar and relocated to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to record their 2000 debut album, R.P.M. After Radar disbanded in 2001, Moore moved back to Washington State.
In 2006 Moore released a full length album, Stories from a Blue Room
Stories from a Blue Room
Stories from a Blue Room is Pamela Moore's third full length solo album, released under Planet Sweet Records in 2006. It features songs written by Moore and Benjamin Anderson....
. All of the songs written by Moore and former Rorschach Test
Rorschach Test (band)
Rorschach Test was an American industrial band from Denver, Colorado, formed by James Baker after he was expelled from the church. Baker was a young priest based in Denver until being defrocked in the early 1990s for his allegedly heretical questioning of church doctrine. Unsure of his next move,...
guitarist Benjamin Anderson
Benjamin Anderson (musician)
Benjamin Anderson is an American musician and songwriter. His musical styles range from hard rock and industrial to electronic and ambient music.- History :...
. The album was produced by Neil Kernon
Neil Kernon
Neil Kernon is a musician/record producer/mixer/recording engineer - from London, England.He has worked with a number of artists over the last 30 years, but may be best known for his work with Hall & Oates on three of their most important albums - 1980's Voices, 1981's Private Eyes, and 1982's H2O...
and recorded at Sonic Ranch studio in El Paso
El Paso
El Paso, a city in the U.S. state of Texas, on the border with Mexico.El Paso may also refer to:-Geography:Colombia:* El Paso, CesarSpain:*El Paso, Santa Cruz de TenerifeUnited States:...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
and Robert Lang Studios
Robert Lang Studios
Robert Lang Studios is a recording studio in Shoreline, Washington, United States, just north of Seattle. Numerous bands have recorded at Robert Lang Studios including Alice in Chains, Candlebox and Bush. Perhaps the most famous recording session at Robert Lang Studio was in late January 1994 when...
in Seattle, Washington. Terri Nunn
Terri Nunn
Terri Kathleen Nunn , is an American singer and actress. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the New Wave band Berlin.-Biography:...
, Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore.-Early days:...
, and Michael Wilton
Michael Wilton
Michael Wilton is an American guitarist for the progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Wilton attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle where he met future Queensrÿche drummer Scott Rockenfield and began recording in 1981...
all make guest appearances on this record.
Moore is currently writing new music for her upcoming solo CD to be released Spring/Summer of 2011.
Guest appearances
Moore has made guest appearances on several albums, most notably as 'Sister Mary' on QueensrÿcheQueensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
's concept albums Operation: Mindcrime
Operation: Mindcrime
Operation: Mindcrime is a concept album by American progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Released on May 3, 1988, it is the band's third full-length album. A rock opera, its story follows a man who becomes disillusioned with the society of the time and reluctantly becomes involved with a...
and Operation: Mindcrime II
Operation: Mindcrime II
-The Band:*Geoff Tate - vocals*Michael Wilton - guitars*Mike Stone - guitars, vocals*Eddie Jackson - bass guitar, vocals*Scott Rockenfield - drums-Story:...
.
Discography
| Date Of Release | Title | Artist |
| 1981 | Take a Look Take a Look For the song by Level 42, see Take a Look Take a Look is Pamela Moore's solo debut album, released under First American Records in 1981... |
Pamela Moore |
| 1982 | You Won't Find Me There You Won't Find Me There You Won't Find Me There is Pamela Moore's second solo album, released under First American Records in 1982. It has only been released on vinyl... |
Pamela Moore |
| 1988 | Operation: Mindcrime Operation: Mindcrime Operation: Mindcrime is a concept album by American progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Released on May 3, 1988, it is the band's third full-length album. A rock opera, its story follows a man who becomes disillusioned with the society of the time and reluctantly becomes involved with a... |
Queensrÿche Queensrÿche thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton.... |
| 1992/2001 | Operation: LIVEcrime Operation: LIVEcrime Operation: LIVEcrime is a live album, covering the album Operation: Mindcrime by American heavy metal band Queensrÿche. It was released by EMI in 1991... |
Queensrÿche Queensrÿche thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton.... |
| 2000 | R.P.M | Radar |
| 2002 | Live Evolution Live Evolution Live Evolution is a 2001 live album from American progressive metal band Queensrÿche. It was recorded over two nights at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington.-Disc One:#"NM 156" - 3:56#"Walk in the Shadows" - 3:37... |
Queensrÿche Queensrÿche thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton.... |
| 2004 | A Retrospective A Retrospective (Pamela Moore) A Retrospective is a limited edition EP with a collection of songs written by Pamela Moore and, among others, Radar.The song "Reminds Me Of You" was featured in the independent movie Minimal Knowledge.-Track listing:... |
Pamela Moore |
| 2006 | Operation: Mindcrime II Operation: Mindcrime II -The Band:*Geoff Tate - vocals*Michael Wilton - guitars*Mike Stone - guitars, vocals*Eddie Jackson - bass guitar, vocals*Scott Rockenfield - drums-Story:... |
Queensrÿche Queensrÿche thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton.... |
| 2006 | Stories from a Blue Room Stories from a Blue Room Stories from a Blue Room is Pamela Moore's third full length solo album, released under Planet Sweet Records in 2006. It features songs written by Moore and Benjamin Anderson.... |
Pamela Moore |
| 2008 | Sent from Heaven (EP) | Solna |
| 2008 | The Second Coming | Eden's Curse |
| 2009 | Eurameric | Solna |
Family
Moore has one sister, Aury, four brothers, Bob, Pat, http://www.daemien.net Daemien (Loren), and Mike, nephew Jeremy, nieces Melissa and Holly, and is cousins with BerlinBerlin (band)
Berlin is an American New Wave/Synthpop band. The group was formed in Los Angeles in 1978 by John Crawford . The band contained Crawford, Terri Nunn , David Diamond , Ric Olsen , Matt Reid and Rod Learned . Learned left during the first EU tour and was replaced by Rob Brill...
's Terri Nunn
Terri Nunn
Terri Kathleen Nunn , is an American singer and actress. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the New Wave band Berlin.-Biography:...
.