Lesley Roy was born in 1987 in Dublin, Ireland. Roy's mother, who
performed in wedding bands, has been a big influence on the young
rocker. Lesley first learned how to play the trumpet, followed by the
saxophone, then fell in love with the guitar. With her mother's heavy
musical influence at such a young age, it's no wonder that she has been
playing the guitar since she was 10 and writing rock songs at the age of
14.
The twenty-one year old, who currently lives in Balbriggan, a suburb of
Dublin, was discovered by Jive Records after recording a demo with
Religion Music, a local independent label. Lesley is signed exclusively
to Religion Music for a six-album worldwide record and publishing deal.
This exciting new singer possesses formidable song writing ability with
gritty, deeply personal lyrics that defy her young age. Her first single
entitled "I'm Gone, I'm Going" was produced by the executive producer of
the album, Max Martin.
About her debut album, Lesley says, "There are a couple of themes that
run through the album, evolving around the many different aspects in
relationships, whether it is loss of love, not wanting to be in love,
trying to help a friend through their own issues…unrequited love and the
happiness and excitement of being in love."
"I mostly like to write my lyrics from a personal point of view, but
have found it was also useful to write from a storytelling side as well.
I have observed situations and made them into my own little stories like
short films. I love writing and performing and can't wait to start
playing for all the people that have showed their support…"
After the release of her album, Lesley hopes to go on tour and have fans
from all over the world singing along to her songs such as "Psycho
Bitch" and "Unbeautiful." Lesley Roy is poised to become the newest
international rock singing sensation.
August 11, 2008
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Lesley Roy has just
revealed the
cover art to her album,
Unbeautiful. The September 30th release will
be Roy’s debut effort and features songwriting credits from
chart-topping Katy Perry. Perry co-wrote a song called “Slow
Goodbye” and worked with Roy in the studio. Perry calls the Irish
rocker a “spitfire, take no prisoners type artist. Her voice has so
much personality it sounds as though it's lived many lives before.
She has a richness that is lacked in pop music. When she opens her
mouth to sing, you will know it's Lesley.”
July 17, 2008- Lesley Roy will
premiere her first ever music video tomorrow night on FN MTV! Tune
it at 8:00 PM ET/PT to catch Roy’s MTV debut with the video for “I’m
Gone, I’m Going.” The Max Martin (Kelly
Clarkson, Bon Jovi, NSYNC)
produced track is the first single off of Unbeautiful, which is
slated for release on September 30th. Roy will also
chat with Pete Wentz and dish about some of her favorite videos.
The 21-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist has come a long way from
working in a factory in her hometown of Balbriggan, Ireland to being
on the verge of a huge breakthrough onto the American music scene.
In addition to Roy’s big debut, the show will include a performance
from the Jonas Brothers and
video premieres from Shwayze, Slipknot
and Nelly.
Lesley Roy was born in 1987 in Dublin, Ireland. Roy's mother, who
performed in wedding bands, has been a big influence on the young
rocker. Lesley first learned how to play the trumpet, followed by the
saxophone, then fell in love with the guitar. With her mother's heavy
musical influence at such a young age, it's no wonder that she has been
playing the guitar since she was 10 and writing rock songs at the age of
14. 
