Artist description Lori Fisher is Singing for a Cure for juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare neuromuscular disease.

Music Style Indie Acoustic Christian

Musical Influences Hey I grew up in the '60s!

Similar Artists Friends Along The Way - Aztec Two Step, thanks to Patrick Callahan! Lori - people say Joan Baez, Mary Travers, Karen Carpenter. Very flattering!

Artist History Lori began performing in Washington, D.C. clubs in her late teens. She began writing songs in the '70s with Manny Sanjiau, and their band, Cat's Cradle, played the clubs of D.C. Stopped in her tracks for almost two decades by undiagnosed dermatomyositis and myasthenia gravis, two rare neuromuscular diseases, Lori took a break from music to work as a court reporter and to be a wife and mom. It seemed her days of singing and performing were but a beautiful memory. Lori returned to the studio in 1998 during a wonderful remission. With the help of talented Friends Along the Way, she recorded "Elijah Prayed," a primarily Christian folk CD, recording songs that had "come" to her during severe weakness of her breathing muscles. These songs bring a sense of peace and comfort to everyone who hears them.

Group Members Lori Fisher and Friends Along The Way, her excellent studio band including Jannie and Patrick Callahan, their son Daniel on rhythm; Bill Campbell, mixmaster and musician extraordinaire; Miz; Kim Schoffstall; Bruce Shepard; Leigh Ann Groux; Patrick Nelson; the Rev. Sam Opol; and the kids and teens of the Yesu Choir. If I've forgotten anyone, please forgive me as I'm writing from Planet Predni-Zone.

Instruments Lori plays a Martin D-35 and an Armstrong silver flute.

Albums Elijah Prayed, and an upcoming benefit CD, Singing for the Cure: You are Not Alone, to benefit Myositis Association research.

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Additional Info CDs available from http://www.myositis.org/resources/marketplace.htm for a $15 donation to the Myositis Assn. of America

Location Woolsey, Virginia - USA

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