Biography
Coming to public attention in the late 1990s with folk rock band Angelou (band) this Norfolk based singer-songwriter has earned comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Beth Orton. Her music has also been featured in the American TV show Close to Home and the indie film Fish Without a Bicycle, starring Jenna Mattison, Brian Austin Green and Jennifer Blanc.
Lerski was born in London, daughter of a sound engineer and ex-St Martins School of Art student. She grew up around music, and began playing guitar at the age of 6.
When she was 9 her family relocated to Norfolk. It was in this transitional period, with the aid of her 'Beatles Complete' book, Lerski first began to write songs. Lerski played bass and guitar in various bands throughout her teens and whilst studying at Art School. Upon graduation she joined folk rock band The Rainbyrds, and began songwriting and performing again.
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