Those who at least once bothered to get acquainted with the work of the magical singer LP were irrevocably in love with her amazing charisma, emancipation and bewitching playing on the now popular ukulele instrument. Her real fans have already stopped wondering if LP is a woman or a man, because, in fact, the talent is there, and this is important!
Biography
To begin with, it is worth noting that the pseudonym LP stands for Laura Pergolizzi (Laura Pergolizzi). Perhaps this fact should definitely answer the question whether the soloist of the group LP is a man or a woman. But not everything is so simple, because in society they are accustomed to focus on external data, sometimes it is so easy to make a mistake in the gender identity of someone, especially celebrities.
Children and teenagers
Laura was born in 1981 in Long Island. In 1996, an energetic girl graduated from high school and moved to live in New York to become a star. As the daughter of an opera singer, she knew how to break into this business, and created herself a vivid pseudonym. A woman or a man, LP made its way to fame, not fearing any prejudice on the part of society, and it was the openness to this world that allowed her to build her staircase to heaven.
Career
The beginning of her career was marked by participation as a soloist in groups such as Lionfish and The Plan. For a while she was a guest vocalist in the Cracker band. 2001 was the year of the release of her debut solo album, titled Heart-Shaped Scar ("Heart-shaped Scar"). Her record flew instantly up the charts, and the composition Kiss It All Goodbye (“Farewell Kiss”) was used in the drama “Safety of Things”.
In 2004, remaining a mystery to the press, (man or woman?) LP presented the second album titled Suburban Sprawl & Alcohol (“Province and Alcohol”). Numerous rumors circulated around the recording of the presented album, because the song Darkside (“The Dark Side”) was the result of the collaboration of LP and Linda Perry, songwriter and singer. Angry journalists all tried to figure out who sings - man or woman? LP didn’t really extend to the account of her personal life, but the fact that
Linda Perry was a lesbian haunted anyone. Immediately showered that Laura, too, "by girls." However, the star decided to leave a certain raid of mystery in her image. Preferring not to specify who she likes and who she is, man or woman, LP never made official comments on this.
Development
The beginning of the zero and the beginning of the tenth years were devoted to participation in various shows, contests and events, touring in different cities. 2014 was marked by the release of the long-awaited third album of the singer called Forever for Now ("Infinite now"). Laura was pleased with her fans with the Death Valley (Death Valley) record.
LP, Lost .. ... - who sings - man or woman?
Despite the fact that Laura achieved popularity in America back in 2012, Europe became acquainted with her work only after the release of the song Lost on you, it was this song that resonated with many people from Russia. Everything beckons in this wonderful person - breathtaking curls, androgynous appearance and aesthetic style. Here, rather, it became a plus that it was not clear who sings, man or woman.
LP, Lost on you performed, this track won the hearts of many fans of pop rock music. Thanks to such performers, people begin to appreciate purely human qualities and talent, not paying attention to his / her gender.
Interesting facts about the popular singer
As recently became known thanks to frank clips, Laura really is a girl, she only gravitates to the female sex. Her relationship with her parents was somewhat tense, so she never admitted to her mother that she was a lesbian. Her mother died, and her father, who considered her inclinations only a teenage whim, resigned himself to this fact. However, as Laura says, her parents never criticized her and positively perceived all her decisions.
Laura won her millionth audience not only with her records, but also with the acoustic versions that she presented in hotels, clubs, etc.
It is noteworthy that the career of LP began with the writing of songs by famous artists. So, on her account are songs for Christina Aguilera and Riana.
Beautiful People - this song was co-written by Nicole Scherzinger for Christina Aguilera in her country house in the mountains. Laura also wrote that this collaboration seemed to her so surreal and “damn cool,” while they both basked in the chambers of a warm apartment and composed, composed ...
Bright image
Speaking about her style, Laura emphasizes that she does not resort to the help of experienced stylists, she simply acts on a hunch, everything is natural and relaxed.
Nevertheless, she has honed her style throughout her career, and until now the singer has been striving to achieve the maximum reflection of her internal state through her appearance.
Black sunglasses are an indispensable attribute in the image of LP, so she, according to her, not only imitates
Roy Orbison, but also tries to protect herself from this reality, as she is still afraid of the immense world, ready to overthrow it from the podium at any moment. One can only hope that she will be able to overcome this phobia and broadly and boldly look into the eyes of passers-by and enjoy every day.
She is always ready to joke about her atypical appearance, she is not hurt by jokes and gossips about her orientation, which are strewed at her from people constrained by stereotypes.
As she replied in her interview, Laura is quite happy at the moment with her image. Each time she enters the stage, she feels herself "at ease" in it. Well-being has touched all areas of her life, and it remains only to be glad that the personal life and career of the singer are only getting better.