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Pink, also spelled P!nk, byname of Alecia Beth Moore, (born September 8, 1979, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American singer and songwriter who was known for her rock-influenced pop songs, powerful voice, and gymnastics-filled concerts.
Moore’s parents divorced when she was a child. She wanted to be a singer from an early age, and, while a young teenager, she began performing in Philadelphia clubs. She eventually sang backup for a hip-hop band and started to write songs. An MCA Records executive recruited her to sing for the rhythm-and-blues (R&B) band Basic Instinct. After the group disbanded, she sang with the all-female R&B group Choice. About this time she chose P!nk (commonly spelled Pink) as her stage name. There were several reasons for her choice, one being that her friends connected her with the tough character of Mr. Pink from director Quentin Tarantino’s crime drama Reservoir Dogs (1992).
About Pink
Pink was trained as a competitive gymnast between the ages 4 and 12. She attended Central Bucks High School West. In high school, Pink joined her first band, Middleground, but they disbanded upon losing a Battle of the Bands competition. As a teenager, she wrote lyrics as an outlet for her feelings, and her mother commented, "Her initial writings were always very introspective. Some of it was very black, and very deep, almost worrisome."
Pink began performing in Philadelphia clubs when she was about 14 years old. She adopted her nickname "Pink" as her stage name around this time. She has given different explanations about how she came to be given that nickname, which she has had since she was a child. At 14, she was convinced to audition to become a member of the all-female group Basic Instinct, and earned a spot in the lineup. Ultimately, the group disbanded without releasing any material.
Pink Facts
- Known for her high-flying acrobatics in her live shows.
- She Used To Work At McDonald’s.Before she was a household name, Pink worked regular jobs, including at McDonald’s. She said her days flipping burgers gave her financial independence.
- Pink has more than 20 tattoos, including two of her late dogs, Sir Corky Moore and Elvis.
- In addition to singing, Pink has appeared in a number of movies over the years, including “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” “Get Him to the Greek,” “Thanks for Sharing” and “Happy Feet Two.” She is sometimes credited as Alecia Moore.
- Pink was adorably interviewed by a 5-year-old, and when she was asked about a favorite song from her long list of songs, she replied that “Get The Party Started” was in first place.
