Kirsty MacColl
Known For
Acting
Born
October 10, 1959
Died
December 18, 2000 (aged 41)
Birthplace
Croydon, Surrey, England
Biography
English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.
