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Sally Jaxx | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sally Cooper |
| Also known as | Sally Jacks |
| Genres | House Techno |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, Presenter |
| Years active | 1997- |
Sally Jaxx (born Sally Cooper, c1977) is a English singer and presenter.
Early life edit
Jaxx was born in Burnley, Lancashire. She attended Walton High School in neighbouring Nelson.
Career edit
Music edit
In 1997, under the stage-name Sally Jacks, she joined a re-formed version of former Eurovision Song Contest winners Bucks Fizz.[1] She stayed with the group for a few years but they only found limited success, and she reappeared as a solo performer. Jaxx has toured across Britain and Europe, appearing at many gay pride events.[2] She has released a number of dance songs on compilation records, and has released her first single on Energise Records, a cover of Dolly Parton's classic hit "9 to 5". In 2006 Sally changed her name from Jacks to Jaxx to give her a new image with her UK hardcore music. In 2007 Sally's vocals appeared in a Dougal & Gammer track called "Disco in the clouds" which featured on Ministry of Sound Dance Energy – The Ultimate Adrenaline Rush.[3]
Presenting edit
In 2005 she began volunteering at Hospital Radio Burnley,[4] and in 2009 Sally became a regular presenter on 2BR, a local radio station based in Burnley.[5] During 2010 Jaxx started presenting on the shopping channel bid tv.[6]
On May 10th,2013 Sally was featured in Channel Four’s Come Dine With Me,raising £1,485 for the Sam Shaw Appeal. http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/burnley/10439463.Burnley_TV_presenter_Sally_Jacks_raises___1_485_for_the_Sam_Shaw_Appeal/
Discography edit
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- New Emotion (Lead Vocals) - Nine To Five (2005)
- Dougal & Gammer Feat. Sally Jaxx & Whizzkid - Disco In The Clouds (2007)
- Bass Slammers Feat. Sally Jaxx - Dancing With An Angel (2008)
- Dougal & Gammer Feat. Sally Jaxx - Don't Want This Night To End (2009)
- Bass Slammers Feat. Sally Jaxx - Rainbow High In The Sky (2009)
- Phonik (Lead Vocals) - Something Special (2009)
References edit
- ^ Lancashire Telegraph Accessed 2010
- ^ Sally Jaxx Biography
- ^ Burnley Express Accessed 2010
- ^ Hospital Radio Burnley Accessed 2010
- ^ 2BR website Accessed 2010
- ^ Bid TV presenter profile Accessed 2011
External links edit
- Sally Jaxx Official website
- Discogs.com - partial discography
Category:British women singers
Category:Living people
Category:1977 births
Category:People from Burnley
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