Lorna B

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Lorna B (real name Lorna Osborne, née Bannon) is a pop singer from Dundee, Scotland.

Bornc. 1959
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer
InstrumentVocals
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Lorna Bannon
Bornc. 1959
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1975–present
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Music career

Under the name Sister B, she was a member of the funk group Rokotto while still at school,[1] scoring two top 50 chart hits[2] and twice appearing on Top of the Pops.[3]

She later became a backing vocalist and singer on television themes (including children's' television show Fun House) and adverts, and also sang with Shakatak on the Night Birds album.[4][5] In 1986, she was a member of The Future, a band which made the Song For Europe television final, and were "hotly tipped" to win with their song "War of the Roses";[6] however the regional juries placed the song last.[7]

In 1995 she gained the biggest hits of her career, through being the credited vocalist on two top 40 singles with DJ Scott - "Do You Wanna Party" reaching number 36 and follow-up "Sweet Dreams" peaking one place lower.[8]

In more recent years she has fronted a touring version of Middle of the Road.[9]

Personal life

She is married to singer/songwriter Gary Osborne,[10] who was also a member of The Future. and had co-written "War of the Roses".[11]

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