vc, voc, *1966 US, Kansas City, Missouri
Singer / Musician / Composer / Songwriter of Rock and Electronic
Melora Creager (born March 25, 1966) is an American cellist, singer-songwriter, performing artist and founder of the cello rock group Rasputina.In 1991, Creager founded alternative cello ensemble Rasputina by writing a manifesto and placing a want-ad in the Village Voice stating "electric cellists wanted". Cellist/composer Julia Kent was the first respondent. Rasputina performed regularly at NYC venues such as CBGB's Gallery, Brownie's and Fez before being signed to Columbia Records in 1996, for whom they subsequently made two albums. With varying members, Creager has made five more albums as Rasputina, and multiple shorter releases.
Rasputina |
Saar Hendelman |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Ancient Cross-Dressing Songs | Melora Creager | 2009 | Album |
Melora a la Basilica | Melora Creager Featuring Daniel DeJesus | 2008 | Album |
Perplexions | Melora Creager | 2006 | Album |