Person · Female
Skin
Skunk Anansie singer
- From
- Brixton, Brixton
- Since
- 1967–present
- Releases
- 23
- alternative rock
About
Deborah Anne Dyer (born 3 August 1967), known mononymously by the stage name Skin, is a British singer, musician and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist of Skunk Anansie, who are often grouped as part of the Britrock movement in the UK, and has gained attention for her powerful, wide-ranging soprano voice and striking look.
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In 2015, Skin joined the judging panel of the Italian version of the talent show The X Factor for one season, and in 2016 she was on the cover of the UK lesbian magazine Diva. After releasing new music and touring with Skunk Anansie, in 2018 Skin was featured as one of the cover stars of Classic Rock magazine's special "She Rocks" issue and was honoured with the Inspirational Artist Award at the Music Week Awards ahead of celebrating 25 years of Skunk Anansie. She also appeared on the cover of Kerrang! magazine in November 2018.
Mavis Bayton, author of Frock Rock, stated that "women like Skin, Natacha Atlas, Yolanda Charles, and Debbie Smith are now acting as crucial role models for future generations of black women".
Member of
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Skunk Anansie lead vocals
Discography
Albums
EPs
Singles
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Next Big Thing
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Not an Addict 2017
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If This Ain't Love
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Nothing Matters
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Crazy (Wild World)
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Tear Down These Houses
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Just Let the Sun
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Nothing But
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Purple
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Alone In My Room
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Faithfulness
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Trashed
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Lost / Getting Away With It
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La canzone che scrivo per te
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Carmen Queasy
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You Can't Find Peace
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It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll
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Licking Cream
Links
Official
Also known as
Deborah Anne Dyer
Tags
- uk
- british
- english
- singer
- skunk anansie
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 91f3e61e-dec2-4b73-b195-a42251fd72b5
- ISNI
- 0000000120210759
- IPI
- 00253147581
- IPI
- 00253147679
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.