Sherine Abeyratne

Sherine Yvonne Abeyratne is an Australian singer. She and her twin sister, Suzanne, are London-born Australian-raised vocalists who often sang together as backing singers of a number of groups including Models, INXS and U2. They also pursued their own separate careers; for example, Sherine provided lead vocals for Big Pig from 1985 to 1991.[1][2]

Sherine was also associated with Grand Wazoo Band of 1000 Dances, The Editions (1980–84),[3] Bang, Big Choir, Bob Starkie Shape Up, Gospel Truth, Jo Jo Zep, Black Coffee, Dianna Boss and The Extremes, The Rock Party, Mercy Mercy (1991),[4] Sherine, and Sherine's X Machine.[2]

References

General
  • McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Whammo Homepage". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 5 April 2004. Retrieved 3 October 2013. Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
  • Strauss, Duncan (21 May 1988). "Big Pig Beats the Drums for Oleh Witer's Musical Individualism". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  • Blair, Iain (29 May 1988). "Going Bonkers – Big Pig is Drumming Up Fans in a Hurry". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  • "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year: 1st Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  • Sutton, Michael. "Big Pig". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  • "Young Einstein soundtrack". IMDb. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  • The Big World of Big Pig. Spin Magazine. July 1988. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  • Small photo of Big Pig from Artist Direct
  • Spencer, Chris; Zbig Nowara; Paul McHenry; with notes by Ed Nimmervoll (2002) [1987]. The Who's Who of Australian Rock. Noble Park, Vic.: Five Mile Press. ISBN 1-86503-891-1.
Specific
  1. ↑ McFarlane, 'Big Pig' entry. Archived from the original on 1 October 2004. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 Holmgren, Magnus. "Big Pig". Australian Rock Database. Passagen.se (Magnus Holmgren). Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  3. ↑ McFarlane, 'I Spit on Your Gravy' entry. Archived from the original on 17 May 2003. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  4. ↑ McFarlane, 'I'm Talking' entry. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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