Alexandra Lee
Alexandra Mariel Lee, also known by her stage name Alexandra Starlight, is an American singer and song-writer. Alexandra and The Starlight Band (stylised as Alexandra & The Starlight Band) is the recording name of her current solo project in collaboration with other artists who serve as the backing band for her project.
Influences
Alexandra's music has been described as having "rock and roll roots" and a "soul influenced style". Her gritty yet soulful vocal style and emotional delivery has been compared to Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Tina Turner and Joss Stone. She is influenced by the classic American sounds of soul music, gospel, Motown, R&B and rock & roll, vocalists such as Otis Redding, Janis Joplin, as well as contemporary British female neo-soul singers such as Amy Winehouse and Adele.
Fashion
Alexandra also combines fashion in her onstage persona, making many of her own stage clothes in collaboration with designers, and has been compared to Lady Gaga for her love of glam rock and theatrics, inspired by listening to artists such as David Bowie and Queen.
MusicAL History
Early History
Alexandra began her musical training at the age of 5 on violin, though quit classical training to form various punk bands when she moved to Los Angeles at age 17, then going by the stage name Sasha Baby.
The Holograms
She briefly was the lead vocalist with Los Angeles based Teenacide Records' all-girl pop-punk band, The Holograms, replacing former vocalist Tammy Ahn in support of their release, "Night of 1000 Ex Boyfriends," produced by Blag Dahlia (The Dwarves) and Bradley Cook (Foo Fighters/The Ataris). At the time, their single "Are You Ready for It" had a top 10 Billboard Magazine garage rock chart hit, named one of the Coolest Garage Songs by Little Steven's Underground Garage column. She then quit the band, with Sisely Treasure stepping in as the new lead singer.
The Hollywood Harlots
She then formed The Hollywood Harlots, her spin on The New York Dolls moniker. Sonically, the project was called the "gritty spawn of The New York Dolls" blended with the "dirty girl appeal of Kim Fowley’s young swagger street chicks-The Runaways."
The Hollywood Harlots caught the attention of producer Jeff Saltzman, who also produced The Killers and The Sounds, at a raucous show at a French restaurant for Alexandra's stage antics of pouring whiskey on her face, jumping onto diners' tables, eating their steaks and drinking their wine. She then recorded a demo EP with Jeff Saltzman, though never officially released it as the band quickly imploded shortly after recording it.
Current
Alexandra is currently recording a debut EP with Grammy-winning producer Bob Cutarella (Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Michael Jackson, Slash, Madonna) and collaborated with composer Lou Forestieri, who was the one time band leader of Lena Horne.
On July 21, 2011, Alexandra appeared on Late Night with David Letterman with Universal Republic Records recording artist Porcelain Black, lending her vocals as a back up singer.