"They told me to change my name. They also told me to sing other people's songs." How Joan Armatrading refused to compromise, baffled session pros, and made the album that set her on the path to stardom
Rock, Metal, Alternative Music & Culture [Unofficial]
March 17, 2026
After accidentally getting a start in the London production of Hair, Joan Armatrading made the demo that (eventually) changed her life
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