Nicky Holland United Kingdom
Biography
Pianist/vocalist Nicky Holland was born in Hertfordshire and began studying piano at a young age; while attending the Royal Academy of Music, she grew inspired by the music of Carole King and Steely Dan. After graduating, Holland continued her studies at the City University in London, and with classmates Virginia Astley and Kate St. John she formed the Ravishing Beauties in 1981. The trio had the chance to play all sorts of rock & roll and punk clubs as well as classical arenas around London
