Victoria BeeBee
Victoria BeeBee
Hampshire, UK
Rock / Jazz / Pop
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Biography
Childhood.
Victoria BB has been playing piano and writing songs from the early age of 6 years. It wasn't until she was 8 years old that her parents were told by a primary school teacher she could play the piano, sing and compose songs. This was the time her parents bought her the most wonderful old black piano and she began to compose her own compositions daily.
Early influences.
Some of the first big influences she had were with the classical pianist artists such as Richard Clayderman and George Gershwin whose 'Rhapsody In Blue' piece inspired her and also singer/songwriter Carol King.
Education.
At the age of 16 Victoria left home and went to study Jazz and popular music at Chichester College of Technology exploring different styles of music and being inspired by the likes of Ella Fitz Gerald through to Janis Joplin. She steered towards jazz, blues and rock rather than the electronic pop music which was prevalent at this time and was lucky enough to have teachers such as Bobby Wellins the amazing saxophonist who encouraged Victoria's writing skill's and Chris McDonald who gave immense support with pushing the performer which was emerging from her.
On Tour.
Victoria persued a career in music professionally from the age of 15 recording for various producers and exploring different styles of music. She joined her first group 'Fresh Connection' who had recorded a song which went to No: 2 in the British charts with Nomad's Mike Freedom 'I wanna give you devotion.'
In her 20's Victoria opened for acts as diverse as Status Quo, Rose Royce, Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones), Sister Sledge and the UK rock band Stereophonics, as well as performing live at top venues around the world and in the UK which included the Beatles' reknowned 'Cavern Club'.
Victoria also travelled around the world performing alongside many symphony orchestras at international song festivals in Egypt, Turkey, Ireland and Macedonia where she won awards for best performer. All of these were televised live with huge media attention and several interviews.
This was followed by a world cruise, singing onboard the world famous QE2 cruise ship as the lead vocalist, covering a wide spectrum of musical styles including Jazz, Pop, Soul, Country, Rock and Rhythm and Blues..
London.
From the age of 21 BB moved to London for several years where she recorded and co-wrote many original songs. During this period she recorded and worked with various producers providing vocals for studio sessions for prestigious artists such as Cher, wrote music for Carlton TV's 'Liverpool 1' and provided vocals for top West End shows including 'Casper' and 'The Mask and Spiderman'.
George Harrison Tribute.
From 2000 she toured Europe with Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel as vocalist and percussionist making appearances on BBC Radio 2 Road Shows around the UK and guesting at events such as the 'George Harrison Tribute Concert' in Liverpool (Feb 2002) where she had the honour of singing alongside the legendary Paul McCartney.
Guitars against Landmines.
Victoria also sang alongside Jule Felix in 2002 at the 'Guitars against landmines' concert helping to raise awareness about the problems with landmines injuring and killing thousands of people in Cambodia each year.
Vanessa Mae.
During this time her talent was spotted by Vanessa Mae's agents and she was invited to tour with the classical superstar violinist, performing in Russia, Hong Kong, Germany and Indonesia with live broadcasts in Korea.Victoria performed in front of thousands at Glastonbury Festival 2005.
2006 and onwards.
2006 was an extraordinary time for BB with hundreds of gigs & shows up and down the country and many BBC Radio Interviews where she was given much air play of her debut album.....and chatted with some of the best radio DJ's in the country including, BBC Radio Leicester's Julie Mayer, BBC Radio Cleveland's John Foster, BBC Radio Cumbria's Paul Braithwaite, BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Martin Daniels & Maria Richmond show, BBC Radio Derby's Alex Trelinski,
BBC Three Counties Radio with Katherine Boyle, BBC Radio Nottingham's Frances Finn, BBC Radio Southern Counties with Fred Marden, County Sound's Dave Johns, 96.4 The Eagle with Julia Moore and Market Harborough and South Leicestershires HFM 102.3 with Darren Harte.
One of BB's proudest moments was sharing a stage with the legendary folk icon Julie Felix at The Farnham Maltings Surrey for the official launch her debut album 'Sweet Dreams & Roses.' BB's album already had rave reviews and now the press were interested in her live performance - these terrific reviews can be read here.
BB and Julie Felix performed the Joni Mitchell classic 'Both Sides Now' in front of a packed audience, in fact the concert was a sell-out and they had to upgrade to a larger hall on the night! The concert was filmed and some of this rare footage of BB & Julie can be seen here.
2007 brings BB and her band back in the studio recording new and exciting material and we hear through the grapevine that this stuff is exhilarating and must be heard to be believed! Watch this space for new tracks coming soon!
BB and The BB band are currently taking bookings for festivals, gigs and concerts and will be playing in a town near you soon......
Childhood.
Victoria BB has been playing piano and writing songs from the early age of 6 years. It wasn't until she was 8 years old that her parents were told by a primary school teacher she could play the piano, sing and compose songs. This was the time her parents bought her the most wonderful old black piano and she began to compose her own compositions daily.
Early influences.
Some of the first big influences she had were with the classical pianist artists such as Richard Clayderman and George Gershwin whose 'Rhapsody In Blue' piece inspired her and also singer/songwriter Carol King.
Education.
At the age of 16 Victoria left home and went to study Jazz and popular music at Chichester College of Technology exploring different styles of music and being inspired by the likes of Ella Fitz Gerald through to Janis Joplin. She steered towards jazz, blues and rock rather than the electronic pop music which was prevalent at this time and was lucky enough to have teachers such as Bobby Wellins the amazing saxophonist who encouraged Victoria's writing skill's and Chris McDonald who gave immense support with pushing the performer which was emerging from her.
On Tour.
Victoria persued a career in music professionally from the age of 15 recording for various producers and exploring different styles of music. She joined her first group 'Fresh Connection' who had recorded a song which went to No: 2 in the British charts with Nomad's Mike Freedom 'I wanna give you devotion.'
In her 20's Victoria opened for acts as diverse as Status Quo, Rose Royce, Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones), Sister Sledge and the UK rock band Stereophonics, as well as performing live at top venues around the world and in the UK which included the Beatles' reknowned 'Cavern Club'.
Victoria also travelled around the world performing alongside many symphony orchestras at international song festivals in Egypt, Turkey, Ireland and Macedonia where she won awards for best performer. All of these were televised live with huge media attention and several interviews.
This was followed by a world cruise, singing onboard the world famous QE2 cruise ship as the lead vocalist, covering a wide spectrum of musical styles including Jazz, Pop, Soul, Country, Rock and Rhythm and Blues..
London.
From the age of 21 BB moved to London for several years where she recorded and co-wrote many original songs. During this period she recorded and worked with various producers providing vocals for studio sessions for prestigious artists such as Cher, wrote music for Carlton TV's 'Liverpool 1' and provided vocals for top West End shows including 'Casper' and 'The Mask and Spiderman'.
George Harrison Tribute.
From 2000 she toured Europe with Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel as vocalist and percussionist making appearances on BBC Radio 2 Road Shows around the UK and guesting at events such as the 'George Harrison Tribute Concert' in Liverpool (Feb 2002) where she had the honour of singing alongside the legendary Paul McCartney.
Guitars against Landmines.
Victoria also sang alongside Jule Felix in 2002 at the 'Guitars against landmines' concert helping to raise awareness about the problems with landmines injuring and killing thousands of people in Cambodia each year.
Vanessa Mae.
During this time her talent was spotted by Vanessa Mae's agents and she was invited to tour with the classical superstar violinist, performing in Russia, Hong Kong, Germany and Indonesia with live broadcasts in Korea.Victoria performed in front of thousands at Glastonbury Festival 2005.
2006 and onwards.
2006 was an extraordinary time for BB with hundreds of gigs & shows up and down the country and many BBC Radio Interviews where she was given much air play of her debut album.....and chatted with some of the best radio DJ's in the country including, BBC Radio Leicester's Julie Mayer, BBC Radio Cleveland's John Foster, BBC Radio Cumbria's Paul Braithwaite, BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Martin Daniels & Maria Richmond show, BBC Radio Derby's Alex Trelinski,
BBC Three Counties Radio with Katherine Boyle, BBC Radio Nottingham's Frances Finn, BBC Radio Southern Counties with Fred Marden, County Sound's Dave Johns, 96.4 The Eagle with Julia Moore and Market Harborough and South Leicestershires HFM 102.3 with Darren Harte.
One of BB's proudest moments was sharing a stage with the legendary folk icon Julie Felix at The Farnham Maltings Surrey for the official launch her debut album 'Sweet Dreams & Roses.' BB's album already had rave reviews and now the press were interested in her live performance - these terrific reviews can be read here.
BB and Julie Felix performed the Joni Mitchell classic 'Both Sides Now' in front of a packed audience, in fact the concert was a sell-out and they had to upgrade to a larger hall on the night! The concert was filmed and some of this rare footage of BB & Julie can be seen here.
2007 brings BB and her band back in the studio recording new and exciting material and we hear through the grapevine that this stuff is exhilarating and must be heard to be believed! Watch this space for new tracks coming soon!
BB and The BB band are currently taking bookings for festivals, gigs and concerts and will be playing in a town near you soon......
