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Orianthi

From: Adelaide, Australia
Since: 1985–present
Rating: ★ 2 (1 votes)
Releases: 21

blues rock
pop rock
alternative rock
rock
hard rock
pop punk

About

Orianthi Penny Panagaris (born 22 January 1985), known mononymously as Orianthi, is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter. She has been a touring guitarist for several known musical acts, most notably Michael Jackson for his cancelled This Is It concert residency.

Her 2009 debut single "According to You" peaked at No. 3 in Japan, No. 8 in Australia and No. 17 in the US; her second album, Believe, received a worldwide release in late 2009. The same year, she was named one of the "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by Elle magazine. She also won the "2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award hosted by Guitar International magazine.

From Orianthi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.