Michelle Malone 【Instant】

Malone quickly became frustrated with major label attempts to push her toward a more commercial sound. This led to a lifelong commitment to independence:

: She has a long-standing relationship with the Indigo Girls; she received gold and platinum records for her contributions to their work and has been called a "satellite member" of the group. Notable Work and Recent Projects

: Her talent as a musician has made her a sought-after collaborator. She has performed or recorded with icons like Gregg Allman , Chuck Leavell , John Mayer , ZZ Top , and Little Feat . michelle malone

: In 1992, she founded her own label, SBS Records (originally Aluminum Jane Records), allowing her to maintain total creative control.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Malone was immersed in music from birth. Both her mother and grandmother were professional singers; her mother performed jazz and lounge vocals, often taking young Michelle along to gigs. Malone quickly became frustrated with major label attempts

: She began singing in church choirs at age four and by age twelve was playing drums in her first band.

Malone's discography includes over 15 studio albums, ranging from high-energy blues-rock to intimate acoustic sets. She has performed or recorded with icons like

: While studying voice at Agnes Scott College with plans to become a doctor, the pull of the Atlanta music scene proved too strong.