Early Life and Career
Nolan's parents were Tommy, a violent heavy drinker who died of liver cancer aged 73 in 1998, and Maureen Nolan, who died aged 81 of Alzheimer's disease in Blackpool on 30 December 2007.
Before The Nolan sisters became household names, she and her sisters, parents and brothers would perform in clubs and pubs in Blackpool. She originally found fame in a pop group which included her five sisters and they had hits such as "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" (their biggest hit), "Don't Make Waves", "Attention to Me" and "Gotta Pull Myself Together". The Nolans sold millions of records worldwide, particularly in Japan where they sold over 9 million albums. Nolan also turned her hand to song writing during this time when she wrote two tracks for their 1982 album Portrait.
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