Rebecca Shearing

Rebecca Shearing
Born Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Origin Scotland United Kingdom
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Years active 2012-present

Rebecca Shearing is a Scottish pop singer. She received popular attention in 2007[1] when she started uploading videos of herself covering hit songs. She was offered her first record deal in November 2007.[2][3] She decided to finish school before signing a contract. Interest from labels and record industry professionals continued. Shearing has since decided to pursue her career solo.

Rebecca Shearing's debut EP, Paper Lung, was released on 8 October 2012. She has also supported the likes of Daniel Powter, Orla Gartland and played in a boxing ring in front of Mike Tyson.[4]

Education

Shearing attended Alloway Primary School and Belmont Academy before studying music at Napier University.[5]

Discography

EPs

  • Paper Lung (2012) is Shearing's debut EP, released on 8 October 2012.

Track list

No.TitleLength
1."Paper Lung"3:35
2."Just Eighteen"3:38
3."Worth It"3:32
4."Time"4:35
5."Paper Lung (Phantom Affection Remix)"4:21

References

  1. Tay, Daryl. "Rebecca Shearing". Music Mondays X, Italy. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011.
  2. Wilson, Stuart. "YouTube singer sets her sites on stardom". Ayrshire Post.
  3. Nooan, Kevin. "Social Media Mash Up". The Observer. Archived from the original on 2 April 2011.
  4. "Bio". Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  5. Rebecca, the singer from Ayr who has had more hits than Oasis, The Mail on Sunday.
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