Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette has sold 60 million records and is arguably one of the most successful female artists of all time. However, she is reportedly upset about the new documentary that HBO is making about her life.
In the film, she says she was sexually abused by multiple men while she was a teenager. She also says that people in the music industry brushed off her allegations.
She was born in Ottawa, Canada
Alanis Morissette was born on June 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Canada. She is a singer, songwriter, and record producer.
The daughter of Georgia Mary Ann and Alan Richard Morissette, she was raised in a Catholic family. She was a straight-A student and took up piano at age six.
She began writing her first song, ‘Fate Stay With Me’, when she was ten years old. Her parents encouraged her to pursue a career in music and she signed with MCA Publishing when she was 14.
She released her debut album, Alanis, in 1991, followed by a second album, Now Is The Time, in 1993. However, sales of Now Is The Time were less than half those of her debut.
She moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19
Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 1, 1974, Alanis Morissette moved to Los Angeles at the age of 19. She released her debut album Jagged Little Pill in 1995 and became an international recording artist.
She is best known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting style. She has released a number of albums since.
Her first major international success came in 1995 with her album Jagged Little Pill. The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and also won four Grammy awards.
The album was also a success in Europe and Australia. It featured her singles “You Oughta Know,” “Citizen of the Planet” and “That I Would Be Good.”
The song “Citizen of the Planet” is an ethereal rock ballad that was written about her long-gestating spiritual journey. It is one of the most influential songs in her catalogue and has been referred to as a “folk anthem.” Of course she had tons of sold out concerts.
She released her debut album Jagged Little Pill in 1995
The album became her first international release, which made Morissette a household name. She sold over 33 million copies worldwide and was nominated for a number of awards.
After dropping her first two albums in Canada, Morissette travelled to California and recorded Jagged Little Pill with veteran producer Glen Ballard. He had previously worked with artists such as Paula Abdul and Wilson Phillips.
She was a huge success and the record went to number one in 13 countries. It also won several awards including four Grammys and was named Best Rock Album.
In addition to the music, Jagged Little Pill also includes lyrics about pain and healing. It deals with sexual assault, drug addiction and other issues.
She has released a number of albums since
Alanis Morrissette has released a number of albums since her debut album Jagged Little Pill in 1995. She is known for her idiosyncratic vocal style and expressive range. Later on in 2020 she got her Jagged Little Pill musical to Broadway and won some Tony Awards.
She is also known for her use of paralinguistic sounds and sparse but narratively significant production effects. These include manual double-tracking, which is produced by recording the vocal line twice and playing both simultaneously; and flanging, which is produced by repeating the original signal at a very short delay.
Her international debut, Jagged Little Pill, was a huge success. It sold over 33 million copies worldwide and won five Grammy Awards. It was a massive influence on many musicians and became one of the most influential albums in music history.
She has toured the world
Alanis Morrissette is a singer and songwriter who has toured the world since she first hit the scene in Canada. She began her career with two dance-pop albums in the 1990s and has since been recognized for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting.
She has been awarded 16 Juno Awards and eight Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “You Oughta Know” in 1999. She also has four American Music Awards to her name.
Her most famous album, Jagged Little Pill, was released in 1995 and has sold over 33 million copies worldwide. It was a breakthrough record for her and has earned Morissette a reputation as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music.
