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Active 1989 – present
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About Storm Large
Storm Large, with her signature blonde hair and striking green eyes, is an American musician whose stage presence is as bold as her voice. Born Susan Storm Large on June 25, 1969, in Southborough, Massachusetts, she has been active in the music industry since 1989. Her career spans over three decades, during which she has performed both nationally and internationally. Large first gained national attention as a contestant on the CBS reality show Rock Star: Supernova, and she continues to captivate audiences with her own band and as a touring member of Pink Martini.
Growing up in suburban Southborough, Large discovered her passion for singing and songwriting at the age of five. She attended St. Mark's School, a private institution where her father, Henry Large, taught history and coached football. After graduating in 1987, she enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, honing her craft before eventually relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2002. Initially planning to quit music and pursue culinary school, she was persuaded by friends, including Dante's club owner Frank Faillace, to start singing again with her band The Balls.
Large identifies as bisexual, though she prefers the term "sexually omnivorous." Her career longevity is marked by versatility across music, acting, and writing. At 57, she continues to tour and perform, maintaining a dynamic presence in the entertainment world. Her American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity are part of her public profile, but it's her powerful vocals and charismatic stage persona that have made her a lasting figure in music.
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How did Storm Large start her music career?
She began singing and writing songs at age five, and after moving to Portland in 2002, she was encouraged by friends and club owner Frank Faillace to form the band The Balls.
Why does she call herself 'sexually omnivorous'?
Although she is bisexual, she dislikes the term and prefers 'sexually omnivorous' to describe her sexuality.
What is her connection to Pink Martini?
She tours internationally with the Portland-based band Pink Martini, in addition to performing with her own band.
Did you know
- Storm Large was a contestant on the CBS reality show Rock Star: Supernova, which brought her national attention.
- Her father, Henry Large, was a history teacher and football coach at her high school, St. Mark's School.
- She originally planned to attend culinary school in Portland but was urged by friends to return to music, leading to her band The Balls.
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