Soozie Tyrell Backup Vocals

Soozie Tyrell was born in Pisa, Italy and as the daughter of a military man, traveled the world. She began studying piano at the age of 7 in Taipei, Taiwan and at age 10 she started violin and guitar in Fort Devens, Massachusets. Her violin and vocal talents have been featured prominently on Bruce Springsteen's 2005 "Devils&Dust," 2002's "The Rising" (where she stepped up and joined the E Street Band on the 2002-2003 "Rising" World Tour), and his 1995 Grammy winning album, "The Ghost of Tom Joad." She has previously recorded with Springsteen on the "Lucky Town" album, and can be heard on his "Greatest Hits" album as well as "Tracks." Tyrell's talents can also be heard on John Hammond's 2003 release "Ready for Love" where she played violin and vocals for the duet "Easy Loving" as well as on the his 1998 Grammy nominated release, "Found True Love" featuring her on the duet "You've Had Too Much." Shawn Colvin, formerly a back-up singer in one of Soozie's early bands, had Soozie play on her Grammy winning album "Steady On." Tyrell's other credits include performances with Sheryl Crow on her 2002 release "C'mon, C'mon;" Train's 2003 album "My Private Nation," produced and recorded by Brendan O'Brien; live performance with Elvis Costello; Patti Scialfa's "Rumble Doll" album; Carole King's album "City Lights"; Judy Collins' 1993 collection of Bob Dylan songs; Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes' "Why is Love Such a Sacrifice"; and Buster Poindexter's eponymous debut album, "Buster Goes Berserk," "Buster's Happy Hour," as well as the David Johansen anthology 'From Pumps to Pompadours." " She can be heard singing on the soundtrack of the movie "The Dream Team," starring Michael Keaton and Peter Boyle. Soozie plays violin and sings on the Treasure Records release "Disguise" by Patty Blee. Soozie Tyrell's television appearances include musical guest artist on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Saturday Night Live's 1987 & 1988 seasons, The Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, The Today Show, The Smothers Brothers, Jim Hensen's Muppet Hour, "Showtime" Special-Live From the Roxy, and more. Click Here to visit Soozie Tyrell official website.