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Eddi Reader

Scottish singer-songwriter

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Born: August 29, 1959
Birthplace: Glasgow
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2014-12-15
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Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: musician
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, singer
, songwriter
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Sadenia "Eddi" Reader MBE is a Scottish singer-songwriter, known for her work as the lead vocalist of the folk and soft rock band Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She is the recipient of three Brit Awards. In 2003, she showcased the works of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

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NNo Stilettos1993 · television series

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Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire
Genre: pop music
Label: RCA Records
Sex or gender: female
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
2.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-06-20
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Instrument: voice
Start of work period: 1984
Family name: Reader
Given name: Eddi
Birth name: Sadenia Reader
Website: eddireader.co.uk language: English
Social media followers: 5,970(March 22, 2025) youtube channel id: UCjhqVl5AlqfeDaN8rwqhDXg
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1.Stated in YouTube APIRetrieved 2025-03-22
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5,520(March 13, 2024) youtube channel id: UCjhqVl5AlqfeDaN8rwqhDXg
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1.Stated in YouTube APIRetrieved 2024-03-13
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