Harriet Wheeler

English singer-songwriter with The Sundays

Harriet Wheeler - English singer-songwriter with The Sundays
Born

June 26th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Emergence in the late 1980s marked the start of a career focused on alternative rock music. As part of The Sundays, released notable albums including 'Reading, Writing and Arithmetic' and 'Blind'. Many songs featured introspective lyrics complemented by a distinctive sound characterized by melodic guitar lines. The band received critical acclaim and gained a dedicated fan base during the 1990s. After the band’s hiatus, Wheeler shifted attention away from the music scene, leaving a lasting legacy in the alternative genre.

Released 'Reading, Writing and Arithmetic' in 1990

Released 'Blind' in 1992

Provided distinctive vocals for The Sundays

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