First Name |
Valerie
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Middle Name |
Anne
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Last Name |
Bokan
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Maiden Name |
Poxleitner
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Full Name at Birth |
Valerie Anne Poxleitner
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Alternative Name |
Lights, Lightsy
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Birthday |
11th April, 1987
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Birthplace |
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
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Height |
5' 5" (165 cm)
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Weight |
116lbs (53 kg)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Dyed Red
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Distinctive Feature |
Deep Parted Hair, Lights has a tiger on her upper left arm which is colored in blue to mimic one found in the World of Warcraft games., Next to the tiger on her left arm is a Final Fantasy-inspired female character. “She’s kind of a beast master., Lights has a lion on her left elbow, On both of her forearms are lyrics translated into German. It reads ‘Jetzt und immer die Segen von der Vater und bleibst Unschuldig bis Er kommt’ which means ‘Now and always have the blessing of the father and remain blameless until the end.’, On her right arm is the Twinblade of the Phoenix from World of Warcraft., On her left ribcage are the words “in this fearsome pilgrimage unearth a crusader’s heart.”, Lights has a hearthstone from World of Warcraft on her right ankle., Lights has FOUND IN LOVE written on the inside of her index finger.
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
Bisexual
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Religion |
Roman Catholic
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
Canadian
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High School |
Homeschooled, Chesley District High School
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Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Artist, and Producer
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Occupation |
Musician
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Claim to Fame |
2010 MuchMusic Video Awards
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Music Genre (Text) |
Synthpop, Electropop, Post-Rock, New Wave, Indie Pop, Pop Rock, Dubstep, Alternative Rock, Electronic Rock, Indietronica
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Year(s) Active |
2006–present, 2001–present
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Synthesizer, Keytar, Guitar, Piano
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Record Label |
Underground, Doghouse, Sire, Lights Music, Universal, Warner Bros., Last Gang, mau5trap, Fueled by Ramen
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Associated Acts |
Borgeous, Owl City, Blessthefall, Bring Me The Horizon, Young Artists for Haiti, Artists Against Bullying Bring Me The Horizon, Artists Against Bullying, Josh Dun, Jennie McPhee
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
The Agency Group, Ltd.
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Bust (inches) |
34
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Cup Size |
B
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Clothes Size |
2
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Shoe Size |
7
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Official Websites |
music.iamlights.com/, www.facebook.com/lights, www.twitter.com/lights, www.youtube.com/lights, instagram.com/lightsy, www.myspace.com/lights, www.flickr.com/groups/lightsnoise/, lights.buzznet.com/user/, lights-love.com/, http://music.iamlights.com/, http://music.iamlights.com, https://www.iamlights.com/
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Sister |
Jessica
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Family Member |
Olive (Niece), Rocket Wild (Daughter)
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Associated People |
Beau Bokan
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Pets |
Stanley (Cat)
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Favorite Bands |
The Knife
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Favorite Accessories |
Plaid Shirts, Black Pants, Boots
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Lights Poxleitner-Bokan (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner; April 11, 1987), known mononymously as Lights (previously stylized as LIGHTS), is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter. She is known for singles "Drive My Soul", "February Air", "Ice", "Second Go", "Toes", "My Boots" and "Up We Go", which have charted within the top ninety on the Canadian Hot 100. Her work has earned multiple Juno Awards and Canadian Independent Music Awards.