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Inara Maryland George (born July 4, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, one half of The Bird and the Bee, a member of the band Merrick, with Bryony Atkinson, and a member of the trio The Living Sisters, with Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark. Her 2006 solo album All Rise was a KCRW hit.
Early life
George was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is the daughter of Lowell George, the late founder of the rock and roll group Little Feat, and Elizabeth George. Jackson Browne wrote the song 'Of Missing Persons' for Inara George after the death of her father. She has three half brothers named Luke, Forest and Jed and her father died just before her fifth birthday.
Inara George was involved with theatre at young age especially Shakespeare in her native Topanga Canyon, a community in the Santa Monica mountains. She later relocated to Boston to study acting in the classical theater tradition. Career
While visiting home one summer, George and several high-school friends launched a band named Lode. To their surprise, the bandmates landed a deal with Geffen Records and released the 1996 album Legs & Arms. Later, George joined Bryony Atkinson to form Merrick, an indie rock duo that released two albums before disbanding in 2002.
Three years later, George struck out on her own by issuing her solo debut All Rise on Everloving Records. All Rise was produced by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Freaks and Geeks) and featured musical contributions from Greg Kurstin. The two formed the Bird and the Bee and released a self-titled album in 2006, followed by several EPs. While preparing for the duo's second full-length release, George also found time to return to her own project, teaming up with veteran producer and family friend Van Dyke Parks for 2008's An Invitation. Personal life
George is married to director Jake Kasdan, with whom she has three children, son Otis and twins Beau and Lorelai. Discography Solo
2005: All Rise (Loose) 2008: An Invitation (with Van Dyke Parks) 2009: Accidental Experimental 2018: Dearest Everybody
with The Bird and the Bee
2006: Again and Again and Again and Again 2007: The Bird and the Bee 2007: Please Clap Your Hands 2008: One Too Many Hearts 2009: Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future 2010: Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates 2015: Recreational Love
with The Living Sisters
2010: Love To Live 2013: Run for Cover 2014: Harmony is Real: Songs for a Happy Holiday
with Lode
1996: Legs & Arms
with Merrick
2001: Merrick 2001: Drive Around a Lot Hard and Fast Driving Club
Soundtracks
1999: The Minus Man (Music from the Shooting Gallery Motion Picture) 2012: Harem (Songs from the Movie That's What She Said)
Other appearances
1997: Trouble from the 'Rock and Roll Doctor' tribute to Lowell George 2002: I'll Watch Your Life to See – Wendel 2005: Warnings/Promises – Idlewild 2005: Just Before Dark – Mike Viola 2006: Immune to Gravity – MOTH 2007: Make Another World – Idlewild 2008: Join the Band – Little Feat 2009: Dark Touches – Har Mar Superstar 2009: I Told You I Was Freaky – Flight Of The Conchords 2009: 'He Needs Me' – Documentary 'All You Need Is Klaus', 'Voorman & Friends – A Sideman's Journey' 2011: Penny Loafers from Daedelus album Bespoke 2012: Love is a Four Letter Word – Jason Mraz 2017: Concrete and Gold – Foo Fighters 2017: 'Future Friends (album) ' - Superfruit (duo)
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