Alannah Myles
Black velvet
Alannah Myles (born December 25, 1958), grew up in Toronto, Canada listening to FM radio stations that strongly influenced her eclectic style of music. As a young girl she competed as an equestrian in Canada's prestigious Royal Winter Fair later studying to be a graphic artist, actor, stunt model, make up artist and wardrobe stylist to pay for her true calling, music. 

Between appearing in TV ads, modelling and local gigs which due to her multi-tasking