Tag: Lesley Woods
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Time Isn’t on My Side: Lesley Woods Reimagines Au Pairs Beyond the Original Lineup
Introduction: A Iconic Voice Recasts Her Own Narrative The punk pioneer Lesley Woods, once the frontwoman of the Birmingham-based Au Pairs, is stepping back onto the stage with a bold, boundary-pushing project: reforming the band’s legacy without her original bandmates. As the 1980s post-punk era continues to be reexamined through modern lenses, Woods’ decision offers…
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Lesley Woods on Reforming Au Pairs Without Her Bandmates: Time Isn’t On My Side
Frontwoman’s resolve: reforming Au Pairs beyond the original lineup When Lesley Woods first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with the Birmingham post-punk quartet Au Pairs, she battled constant pushback from a music industry that doubted women at the microphone. Now years later, she’s speaking publicly about reforming Au Pairs with a bold, new…
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Time Isn’t on My Side: Lesley Woods Reforms Au Pairs Without the Bandmates
Introduction: A return with a new voice In the annals of post-punk, the Au Pairs famously embodied a raw, rebellious energy from Birmingham clubs and sweaty basements. Now, the band is back in a new form: fronted by Lesley Woods, the group’s original vocalist and guitarist, but with different collaborators stepping into the fold. The…