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  Marcia Hines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marcia Hines (born July 23, 1953) is an American born singer who achieved great success in her adopted homeland of Australia.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she began singing as a child in her local church choir and by her teens was performing with groups in her local area.
By the mid 1970s, Hines had become one of Australia's most popular singers and was noted for her performances of power ballads.
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 Marcia Hines
Let's face it, Marcia Hines being Marcia Hines is what's endeared her to the Australian public for so long, starting back in 1970 when she arrived as a wide eyed 16 year old to take part in the rock musical "Hair".
In her hometown of Boston, Marcia began singing as a young child and by the age of nine had made her first public appearance in a church choir.
Marcia thought she'd be in Australia for six months but her distinctive style assured there was plenty of work waiting once she left the stage of "Hair", and she decided to stay, becoming in 1973 the worlds first fl Mary Magdalene in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
www.enhancentertainment.com.au /marcia+hines.htm   (817 words)

  
 HowlSpace
Unlike her predecessors, including Renee Geyer, Marcia was saved from the grind of regular live performances to establish a strong fan base and able to go straight to concert-scale appearances to support her hit records.
Marcia was born in Boston on July 20, 1953.
In the years that followed Marcia Hines faded in and out of Australia's consciousness in line with her own personal needs (relationships, the onset and dealing diabetes), irregular concert and TV performances.
www.howlspace.com.au /en3/hinesmarcia/hinesmarcia.htm   (678 words)

  
 Marcia Hines - Nostalgia Central
Marcia Hines was born in Boston (USA) in 1953 and arrived in Australia in April 1970 at the age of 16 to appear in the Sydney production of Hair.
In 1978 she starred in her own ABC TV series, Marcia Hines Music, which was so successful that she returned for a second season in 1979.
Marcia reprised her role in Jesus Christ Superstar yet again in the 1983 Melbourne season and then concentrated on raising her daughter Deni, remaining quiet on the recording front for more than a decade.
www.nostalgiacentral.com /music/marciahines.htm   (436 words)

  
 MILESAGO - Groups & Solo Artists - Marcia Hines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Australia's undisputed "Queen of Soul", Marcia Hines has been praised as "arguably the best female singer in Australia" and since her Australian professional debut in 1970 at the tender age of 17, she has been thrilling audiences with her superb and soulful voice.
Marcia Hines reached #5 in September and Marcia ended the year on a career peak when her signature tune You was released as the A-side of her next single, and it was this track which at last snagged her the coveted national #1 in November.
Marcia’s next LP Love Sides came out in May 1983 and it was followed by two singles, Love Side and Shadow in the Night but again neither of LP nor single charted, and these were to be her last pop recordings for many years.
www.milesago.com /artists/hines.htm   (2916 words)

  
 Idol row: Was Marcia miming? | NEWS.com.au Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Others questioned the fairness of Hines being allowed the luxury of lip synching when she weekly judges contestants who are forced to perform live.
A Channel Ten spokeswoman yesterday denied the claim saying Hines "definitely" performed live but admitted "reverberation" in one part of the song might have made it appear as though she was lip synching.
As for Hines' "breathless" performance, the spokeswoman said she was "a pretty fit person for a 53-year-old".
www.news.com.au /entertainment/story/0,23663,20522492-10388,00.html   (854 words)

  
 TE Archive - Marcia Hines - Rise and Shine of the Hines
WHEN MARCIA HINES arrived in Australia in 1973 she had no idea she would one day be the nation's Queen of Soul.
But in 1986 Hines was forced to re-evaluate her life when she fell over in her kitchen and was rushed to hospital where she was diagnosed with diabetes.
Hines said she was ``incredibly honoured and inspired'' that Rise was picked.
15min.org /articles/2004/february/18/centrestage.html   (535 words)

  
 ausculture: Marcia Hines - A Biography
Marcia Hines was born in Boston, Masachusetts in 1953.
What Marcia didn’t know was that she was also pregnant and whilst in Oz she gave birth to her daughter, singer Deni Hines.
Marcia became a huge hit with Aussie audiences, and at 19 she got the role of Mary Magdalene in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
www.ausculture.com /archives/000533.html   (339 words)

  
 Marcia  Hines   Bands Speaker Details - Motivational Speakers, Entertainers and Trainers
Marcia Hines grew up in Boston, where she began her public performances in a church choir; before a short stint at the city’s Conservatorium of Music.
After "Hair" had run its course, Marcia moved onto the Australian cabaret scene where it wasn’t long before she was plucked from potential obscurity to play the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Marcia made her own television show and in consecutive years gained three "Queen of Pop" awards.
www.speakersandentertainers.com /speaker.asp?speaker=164   (198 words)

  
 CMT.com : Deni Hines : Biography
Australian singer Deni Hines received an education on the entertainment industry as her mother is Marcia
Hines, an expatriate from Boston who has become a legendary performer in her adopted homeland, scoring a string of Top Ten singles there in the '70s.
The group, with Hines as the frontwoman, notched several Australian hits in 1990, including "Ain't No Sunshine," "That Word (L.O.V.E.)," and "It's Not Over," before she left the band.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/hines_deni/bio.jhtml   (242 words)

  
 The Marcia Hines philosophy - www.theage.com.au
When Marcia Hines arrived from the US in 1970 all she knew was, "I got a gig for six months" in the hippie musical Hair.
Having no expectations, Hines probably didn't contemplate the aspects of the show that deal with humiliation when she was offered the gig.
Hines appeared in musicals, sold millions of records, compered her own television show and won Australia's Queen of Pop title three times in the '70s.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/10/08/1065292643957.html?from=storyrhs   (919 words)

  
 Marcia mime outrage | The Courier-Mail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
MARCIA Hines has been accused of blatant hypocrisy by miming on Australian Idol.
Hines yesterday refused to comment on the allegations, but Idol executive producer Greg Beness has strenuously denied the claims.
I too think Marcia was miming, She was often too far away from the mic, there were also no "breath" or "pops" audible during the perfomance and the song finished with a "Fade".
www.news.com.au /couriermail/story/0,23739,20526417-953,00.html   (600 words)

  
 Deni Hines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dohnyale "Deni" Hines (born September 4, 1970 in Sydney, Australia) is a singer, and is the daughter of singer Marcia Hines.
Hines grew up in Australia and was inspired by her mother's success as a singer to follow a career in show business.
Hines' single "Water for Chocolate", written by the Family Stand, was released in Australia on July 8, and will be followed by an album of the same name on August 19.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deni_Hines   (543 words)

  
 Marcia Hines Gets
Marcia is besotted with her female devon rex, ‘Flashlight’, which she has owned for three and a half years.
Marcia says “I can open a window or have a flap on the door and she still has access to outside, and she needs to go outside to have a bit of a dig.
Marcia is one busy lady, and having the Catmax Clearnet Enclosure ensures she can enjoy her pet without much maintenance.
www.catmax.com.au /marcia2.html   (565 words)

  
 Marcia Hines Full Biography - Speakers & Entertainers @ ICMI
Let’s face it, Marcia Hines being Marcia Hines is what’s endeared her to the Australian public for so long, starting back in 1970 when she arrived as a wide eyed 16 year old to take part in the rock musical “Hair”.
Marcia thought she’d be in Australia for six months but her distinctive style assured there was plenty of work waiting once she left the stage of “Hair”, and she decided to stay, becoming in 1973 the worlds first fl Mary Magdalene in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
One of Australia’s most successful and enduring pop artists, Marcia now nurtures the fortunes of the next generation of pop ‘idols’ with empathy and humour as a judge on Channel Ten’s “Australian Idol”.
www.icmi.com.au /speakerfull.phtml?id=576   (770 words)

  
 Medtronic Diabetes - Patient Stories
Marcia wears an insulin pump on her belt that connects to a needle under the skin.
Though Marcia, 51, has had diabetes since 1986, and says she is now ‘at ease’ with her condition in which her body can’t properly use or make insulin, she must monitor her blood sugar levels every day.
Marcia, still reeling from the incredible career high of participating in Australian Idol, is now preparing to perform at some summer concerts and keeping fit and healthy is part of that preparation.
www.minimed.com.au /patient_stories-main.html   (2577 words)

  
 Marcia's Idol pressure - TvRadio - www.theage.com.au
Marcia Hines would be a mess if it was up to her to decide the ultimate winner of Australian Idol.
While Hines, along with fellow judges Mark Holden and Ian Dickson, is charged with narrowing down the Australian Idol hopefuls to the final 12, she doesn't have to decide the winner.
Hines, whose daughter Deni is also a well-known singer, said the reason the show had been successful was the industry needed a breath of new life.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/07/15/1089694466850.html?oneclick=true   (190 words)

  
 Marcia Hines - Australian Entertainment Booking Agency
Marcia Hines was born on 20th July 1953 in Boston USA and developed her vocal skills as a very young member of church choirs, gaining her first solo spot aged nine at a chruch festival.
Marcia was signed for a challenging role as a judge in Australian premiere of the reality television show "Australian Idol" with Network Ten.
Marcia's mother passed away in May 2003 leaving a big void in the lives of Marcia and Deni.
www.musictheatreaustralia.com.au /index.php?option=com_catalogue&pid=2133293341   (805 words)

  
 Marcia Hines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
This was to be the start of a new life for her kitten, whose dear companion ventured beyond the point of no return one day unexpectedly and was never to be seen again.
Marcia advised a couple of days later that she wanted us to go ahead with an enclosure in her garden.
We are happy to say that Marcia and her kitten are enjoying it immensely.
www.catmax.com.au /marcia.html   (198 words)

  
 Marcia Hines signs to BMG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Marcia, the level-headed Australian Idol judge, has been recording the album at Melbourne's Metropolis Studios with Idol music director John Foreman.
Many of her biggest hits of the 70's including 'Something's Missing', 'You' and 'What I Did For Love' were released on the Miracle label, through BMG (or as it was known at the time, RCA Records).
Marcia Hines broke into Australian showbiz after her part as Mary Magdalene in the original Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
www.undercover.com.au /news/2004/june04/20040614_marciahines.html   (203 words)

  
 Marcia nervous facing Idol contestants
She was more nervous about impressing contestants on the show, whom she judges each week.
With a career spanning more than 35 years, Hines is one of Australia's most accomplished performing artists.
Hines' latest album features covers of disco hits such as Disco Inferno, You Should Be Dancing and Last Dance.
news.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=107422   (346 words)

  
 MEDIA - AIDS Council of New South Wales.
Marcia Hines is urging people to show their support for people living with HIV/AIDS with red ribbons on World AIDS Day, December 1, and the AIDS Council of NSW needs volunteers to help sell the ribbons and pins during AIDS Awareness Week.
"ACON is thrilled to have Marcia as the face of our campaign this year as she has always been incredibly supportive of people living with HIV/AIDS and raising awareness of HIV," said ACON CEO Stevie Clayton.
"Marcia will be urging people to wear their hearts on their sleeves with a red ribbon on World AIDS Day.
www.acon.org.au /media/index.cfm?doc_id=1453   (346 words)

  
 MILESAGO - Groups & Solo Artists - Marcia Hines - reader comment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The song You that backs the 7" of Fire and Rain is not the same track as her single You, written by Robie Porter and released in 1977.
I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised as I recall watching an episode of "Radio with Pictures" (ABC) as a teen and being blown away by the performance Marcia gave with Baxter Funt as her backing band.
The first album, Marcia Shines, once seen in remainder bins going for a *song* is now quite a collectible in some DJ circles particularly for the track You Gotta Let Go.
www.milesago.com /Artists/hines-you1.htm   (255 words)

  
 Australian Idol - What y'all think about Marcia Hines as a judge?????????   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
I mean she hasnt added that much to the industry - I feel alot of the time she can discriminate against her co judge - Mark Holden and stab at him alot if he dissagrees with her over a 'coloured' musician who she always thinks are just great.
Marcia Hines is the only one on there with an ounce of credibility.
Marcia is a legend so please give her the respect she deserves.
myidol.australianidol.bigpond.com.au /forums/59862/ShowPost.aspx   (1420 words)

  
 Marcia - Marcia Lewis
Marcia Cross' last airdate on Melrose Place was on April 7, 1997 when she appeared in Marcia has been a member of the Melrose Place cast since 1993.
The official Marcia Hines website is a tribute to the First Australian Lady of Song Marcia Hines.
Sheer, Marcia C. Kallitype and cyanotype pinhole photographs of Venice, Holland, Grand Canyon and Central Park taken by Marcia C. Sheer (1916-1989).
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 Anthony Supports Marcia Hines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
From as early as 1pm Marcia fans picked out their ideal spot on the lawn beneath the gumtrees centre stage and by 6pm nearly 1200 people had turned out to see the show.
Anthony Snape a young man from Gunnedah was introduced to warm up the crowd as the support artist for Marcia Hines.
In fact, most of us were sorry when you left and Marcia was coming on, even though we were Marcia fans.
www.anthonysnape.com /Marciainfo.html   (766 words)

  
 Marcia Hines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The official Marcia Hines website is a tribute to the First Australian Lady of Song...
Marcia reigned as Queen of Pop in 1976, 1977 & 1978 and was the 1st female singer in Australia to achieve such public admiration.
This page is to celebrate her voice and the joy she has brought to so many people since arriving on our shores.
www.centreprice.com /bands-and-artists-marcia-hines.html   (274 words)

  
 ausculture: Marcia Hines Talks Idol
This is Marcia Hines, Queen Of Pop, streetwise mama and Australian Idol judge - whaand#8217;s crackulatinand#8217;?
I wanna bust yo grill, girlfriend!” and she was all “Whatever, Marcia” and it was totally wack.
And here I was thinking that you, Marcia, were only capable of a few choice preselected phrases i.e “that’s what I’m talkin ‘bout”, “you go girlfriend” (particularly apt and encouraging for young Anthony one must say!).
www.ausculture.com /archives/000868.html   (1222 words)

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