Rebecca Shearing
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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Origin | Scotland United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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] and graduating in 2013 with First Class Honours.[6]
Discography
EPs
- Paper Lung (2012) is Shearing's debut EP, released on 8 October 2012.
Track list
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Tay, Daryl. "Rebecca Shearing". Music Mondays X, Italy. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011.
- Wilson, Stuart. "YouTube singer sets her sites on stardom". Ayrshire Post.
- Nooan, Kevin. "Social Media Mash Up". The Observer. Archived from the original on 2 April 2011.
- "Bio". Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- Rebecca, the singer from Ayr who has had more hits than Oasis, The Mail on Sunday.
- "Graduations – Edinburgh Napier University, 27/06/13". The Scotsman. JPIMedia Ltd. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
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