The Masked Singer finally revealed the identity of Duck on Saturday night during the double elimination – with the celebrity in the costume being revealed as Skunk Anansie frontwoman Skin.
While all the clues had pointed to Skin being inside Duck – with fans guessing it might be her from the clues given – her unmasking shocked the panel, especially guest judge Kelly Osbourne who had previously toured with her.
She described the experience as ‘really challenging and major fun’, saying: ‘I just wanted to do something completely different and be someone that I wouldn’t normally be’.
Here’s what you need to know about Skin and Skunk Anansie…
What is Skin’s real name and how old is she?
Skin’s real name is Deborah Anne Dyer, she’s 52 and is from Brixton in south London.
As well as being known as a singer, she is also a songwriter, electronic music DJ and occasional model – and has an honorary degree in interior design.
She began her music career as the lead singer of Skunk Anansie, joining members Martin ‘Ace’ kent, Richard ‘Cass Lewis and Mark Richardson.
Advertisement
Advertisement
The band, who are often grouped in with the other Britrock groups of the 90s, formed in 1994 and split up in 2001, before reforming in 2009.
What are Skunk Anansie’s best-known songs?
Their best-known songs include Weak, which reached number 20 in 1996, All I Want, which peaked at number 14 that same year, and their biggest hit Brazen (Weep) which got to number 11 in 1997.
The band’s other hits include Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good), which peaked at number 13 in 1997, as well as Charlie Big Potato (which reached number 17 in 1999) and Secretly, which hit number 16 in 1999.
They’ve released six albums in total, hitting number eight in the album charts with debut Paranoid & Sunburnt in 1995, while 1996 follow-up Stoosh got to number nine – with both reaching platinum status in the UK.
They released a third album, Post Orgasmic Chill, prior to breaking up – but since they reformed have recorded a further three albums – 2010’s Wonderlustre, 2012’s Black Traffic and, most recently, Anarchytecture in 2016.
Skin has also released two solo albums, 2003’s Fleshwounds and Fake Chemical State in 2006 – and was a judge on the Italian version of The X Factor in 2015.
The singer hit the headlines last year in the wake of Stormzy’s headline set at Glastonbury 2019.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzQ51hlH29r/?utm_source=ig_embed
After the rapper told his fans he was the ‘first black British artist to headline Glastonbury’ he was left to apologise to Skin after she pointed out Skunk Anansie had in fact headlined the Pyramid Stage in 1999.
Advertisement
Advertisement
‘Sorry Stormzy we beat you to it in 1999! 20 years ago! she wrote on Instagram. And while we’re on topic, I was the first black woman too! @beyonce’ – adding: ‘Wishing you an awesome nite (sic) though, kill it – you’re amazing and we’re all very proud.’
Got a showbiz story?
If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you.
MORE: The Masked Singer fans rumble Fox’s identity as Denise Van Outen with one major clue
Advertisement
Advertisement
Entertainment - Latest - Google News
February 02, 2020 at 07:02PM
https://ift.tt/31txM6l
Who is Skunk Anansie singer Skin aka The Masked Singer's Duck? - Metro.co.uk
Entertainment - Latest - Google News
https://ift.tt/2AM12Zq
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "Who is Skunk Anansie singer Skin aka The Masked Singer's Duck? - Metro.co.uk"
Post a Comment