Tammy Ealom
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December 3, 1968
Tammy Ealom | |
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 Ealom in 2008 | |
| Born | Tamaira Jane Atherton December 3, 1968 |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Tammy Ealom is the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter for the indie rock band Dressy Bessy. In 2017 she began performing solo acoustic shows under her online moniker Tammy Shine.[1] She was formerly a member of The Minders[2] and 40th Day.[3] Although the band didn't display the logo, they were part of the collective The Elephant 6 Recording Company, which included The Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, of Montreal, Beulah, The Minders, The Essex Green, and others.
Tamaira Jane Atherton was born in Rochester, Minnesota, December 3, 1968. Her parents, Terry Atherton and Mary Beth Lewis moved the family several times while her father served in the U.S. Army. The family lived in Rochester, Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota, Germany, and Hawaii, before settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[2] Ealom currently lives in Denver, Colorado and is married to John Hill. Her immediate family include, daughter, Tayla Ealom, mother, Beth Atherton, and brother, Tim Atherton. Her mother and brother own and operate a record store in Colorado Springs called Earth Pig Music that was originally started by her father Terry.
