First Name |
Dido
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Middle Name |
Cloud de Bounevialle
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Last Name |
Armstrong
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Maiden Name |
Armstrong
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Full Name at Birth |
Florian Cloud de Bounevialle Armstrong
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Alternative Name |
Dido Armstrong
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Birthday |
25th December, 1971
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Birthplace |
Kensington, London, England
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Height |
5' 6" (168 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Blonde
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
British
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High School |
Thornhill Primary School in Islington, London, Dallington School in Central London, City of London School for Girls in Central London, Westminster School in Westminster, London
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University |
Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Birkbeck, University of London (dropped out of Law degree)
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Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
'Here With Me' Single
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Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, Trip Hop, Folktronica, Electropop, downtempo
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Music Genre |
Electronica, Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1995–present
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Music Style |
Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Singer/ Songwriter, Pop
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Music Mood |
Intimate, Poignant, Nocturnal, Sophisticated, Stylish, Detached, Reflective, Cathartic, Melancholy, Elegant, Theatrical, Restrained, Hypnotic, Sensual, Sentimental, Smooth, Soothing, Wintry, Passionate, Wistful, Ethereal
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Drums
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Record Label |
RCA Records, Cheeky, Arista, Sony Music, Legacy, Cheeky, Arista, Sony Music, Legacy, BMG
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Associated Acts |
Rollo Armstrong, Faithless, Dusted, Sister Bliss, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar
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Official Websites |
http://www.didomusic.com, http://didomusic.com
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Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong (born 25 December 1971), known professionally as Dido ( DY-doh), is an English singer and songwriter. Dido attained international success with her debut album No Angel (1999). Hit singles from the album include "Here with Me" and "Thank You". It sold over 21 million copies worldwide, and won her several awards, including two Brit Awards: Best British Female and Best British Album, and the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act. The first verse of "Thank You" is sampled in "Stan", a collaboration with Eminem. Her next album, Life for Rent (2003), continued her success with the hit singles "White Flag" and "Life for Rent". In 2004 Dido performed with other British and Irish artists in the Band Aid 20 version of the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?".