Vanessa Briscoe Hay

Singer-songwriter of Pylon

Vanessa Briscoe Hay - Artists & Creatives born October 18th, 1955
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A singer-songwriter and keyboard player, significant contributions were made to the music scene as a part of the band Pylon, which emerged and became influential in the 1980s alternative music movement in Athens, Georgia. The band played a key role in the Cape Cod music scene and was noted for its unique sound and energetic live performances. After Pylon disbanded, continued to create music, forming other projects and collaborating with various artists, maintaining a presence in the independent music community.

Co-founded the band Pylon

Released albums including 'Chomp' and 'Pylon Revisted'

Influential in the Athens, Georgia music scene

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