Edie Brickell

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Musician

Birth Date: March 10, 1966

Age: 58 years old

Birth Place: Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas

Spouses: Paul Simon

Born on March 10, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, Edie Brickell is an American singer-songwriter. In 1985, Brickell was invited to sing with the New Bohemians, a local folk rock group. Soon after that, she became the band's lead singer. After signing a recording contract, the group's name became Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. Their debut album, "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars," was released in 1988. In the 1989 film, "Born on the Fourth of July," Brickell played a folk singer. She also sang a cover version of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" in the 1990 film, "Flashback." As a solo artist, Brickell released "Picture Perfect Morning" in 1994 and "Volcano" in 2003. In 2010, Brickell became a founding member of The Gaddabouts. After "Love Has Come for You" was released on April 23, 2013, Brickell went on tour with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers. In 2017, Edie Brickell and Martin appeared in the documentary film "The American Epic Sessions."