Samantha Ronson
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Samantha Ronson (born August 7 , 1977) is a British DJ.
Biography
Personal life
Ronson was born in London, England, the daughter of writer-socialite Ann Dexter-Jones and one-time band manager and real estate entrepreneur Laurence Ronson.[1] [2] [3] Her parents are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with ancestors from Russia, Lithuania and Austria, and she was raised in Conservative Judaism.[4][5] Ronson is related to politicians Malcolm Rifkind and Leon Brittan,[2] and is the sister of music producer Mark Ronson and her twin, fashion designer Charlotte Ronson.[6] After her parents broke up, her mother married Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones, who contributed to a childhood surrounded by music.[7][8]
Ronson and actress Lindsay Lohan have been reported in mainstream celebrity news to be unofficially but publicly dating,[9][10] with photographs of the relationship prominently including pictures of the two kissing and embracing affectionately in Cannes, France.[11][12]
Career
In 2000, Ronson spun live for MTV New Year's Eve 2001's show from the network's studios in New York Times Square.[13] In 2002, it was announced Duncan Sheik would be co-producing an album for Ronson that would be out in the spring[14]. In 2004, she opened for JC Chasez on his Schizophrenic tour.
Ronson distinguished herself by becoming the first rock act signed to Roc-A-Fella Records.[15]. She released four songs under the label "Super" with very little public interest: "Pull My Hair Out", "Fool", "If It's Gonna Rain" and "Built This Way," and wrote and recorded her first album, Blue. "Built This Way" was featured in the movie Mean Girls starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams[16]. RED was never officially released, though song downloads were made available from her MySpace page. Ronson has also made a number of appearances on mix tapes produced by artists on the Roc-A-Fella label. In a January 2008 interview with MTV News, it was revealed Ronson had parted ways with her label and is currently focusing on DJing.[17]
Ronson was co-owner of the New York City nightclub The Plumm, along with actor Chris Noth, David Wells and Noel Ashman, among others.[citation needed]
Albums
- Red (2004)
Singles
- "Pull My Hair Out" (2004)
- "Built This Way" (2004)
Band members
Current members
Samantha Ronson — vocals, guitar
Luke Sundquist — guitar
Milo DeCruz — bass
Clive Tucker — drums
Past members
Max Leroy — lead guitar
Nigel Mogg — bass
Mike Williams — drums
References
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"Correction ("It's a family affair")", The Times, 2005-03-20
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ a b "The man Amy and Lily go when they want a hit: Profile: Mark Ronson", The Times, 2008-01-27
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Ikenberg, Tamara (2008-05-31). "The Buzz: A portmanteau for Paris". The Courier-Journal. Denise Ivey. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Mark Ronson interview » at Jewtastic
- ^ Introducing ... Samantha Ronson DJ/singer-songwriter | Magazine | The Observer
- ^ Eliscu, Jenny (2007-06-14), "The Diva and Her Demons". Rolling Stone. (1028):58-69 Retrieved 2007-12-14
- ^ Alexis Petridis meets Mark Ronson | Pop | guardian.co.uk Music
- ^ Mayor of Spin City, for a Night - New York Times
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (2008-07-20). "Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson: Read all about it". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Snead, Elizabeth (2008-06-09). "Did Lindsay Lohan turn down $1 mill to come out in OK!?". The Dish Rag. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ Newman, Andy (2008-06-12). "What Women Want (Maybe)". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Snead, Elizabeth (2008-05-23). "Action onboard Diddy's party boat: Naomi Campbell cries, Lindsay Lohan cuddles". The Dish Rag. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Really Randoms: Prince, Jerry Garcia: Jerry Garcia : Rolling Stone
- ^ Inside Bay Area Archives - Home
- ^ MTV.com - News - You Hear It First
- ^ Amazon.com: Mean Girls: Various Artists: Music
- ^ DJ Samantha Ronson At Sundance | MTV UK