Laura Cox (musician)
Laura Cox (born 24 November 1990) is an Anglo-French guitarist, singer and songwriter. Since 2008, she has achieved international recognition on YouTube as a guitarist. She is also the singer and lead guitarist of the Laura Cox Band, a rock band that she formed in 2013.
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Born | France | 24 November 1990
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Years active | 2008–present |
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Website | www |
Early life
Laura Cox was born in France on 24 November 1990. Her mother is French and her father is English.[1] She first picked up the guitar at the age of 14, in 2005,[2] as a left-hander who plays right-handed, using a cheap classical guitar that her aunt gave her. Her first electric guitar was a Squier Showmaster.[3] She first started posting her cover versions and guitar solos on YouTube in 2008.[4] Following her success with YouTube, she became the singer and lead guitarist of the Laura Cox Band; a rock band that she formed in 2013 in the Paris region.[5]
Equipment
Laura Cox uses Gibson Les Paul and Bacchus guitars, Orange amplifiers and Ernie Ball strings,[6][7] and has also used Gibson Firebird, Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster and Epiphone Les Paul guitars.[3]
Discography
Laura Cox Band
- Hard Blues Shot (2017),[5] recorded and mixed by Joseph Noia at Midi Live Studio (France)
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- Burning Bright (2019)[5]
- Head Above Water (2023)
References
- "Interview Laura Cox – Burning Bright". The Rockpit. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- Alleva, Rosine (14 April 2018). "Sexy, talented, wild rocker, the half french Laura Cox turned many heads!". Rock at Night. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- Horsley, Jonathan (16 December 2019). "Laura Cox on being a leftie playing right-handed and why she'd take a high-end Epiphone over a cheap Gibson". Guitar World. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- "Tools for Tomorrow's Musician - Laura Cox". Yamaha UK. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- "Laura Cox (Laura Cox Band)". Metal.it. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- Borders, Lindsey (2 September 2019). "Laura Cox talks about her new album, Burning Bright, her signature style, guitar playing and gear". Guitar Girl Magazine. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- "Laura Cox". Bacchus Guitars. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
Further reading
- "Interview: Laura Cox". Orange Amps. 19 December 2019.
External links
- Official site
- Official YouTube channel
- Laura Cox Band official site Archived 25 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine