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and Becky Stark.

Early life

George was born in Towson, Maryland. She is the daughter of Lowell George, the founder of the

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group

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, and Elizabeth George.

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wrote the song "Of Missing Persons" for Inara George after the death of her father, who died just before her fifth birthday. She has three half brothers named Luke, Forrest and Jed. George was involved with theatre at a young age, especially Theatricum Botanicum a

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company, in Topanga Canyon, a community in the

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mountains. She later relocated to

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, Massachusetts to study acting in the classical theater tradition.

Career

While visiting home one summer, George and several high-school friends launched a band named Lode. To their surprise, the bandmates landed a deal with Geffen Records and released the 1996 album ''Legs & Arms''. Later, George joined Bryony Atkinson to form Merrick, an indie rock duo that released two albums before disbanding in 2002. Three years later, George struck out on her own by issuing her solo debut ''All Rise'' on Everloving Records. ''All Rise'' was produced by Michael Andrews (Donnie Darko, Freaks and Geeks) and featured musical contributions from Greg Kurstin. The two formed the Bird and the Bee and released a self-titled album in 2006, followed by several EPs. While preparing for the duo's second full-length release, George also found time to return to her own project, teaming up with veteran producer and family friend

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for 2008's ''An Invitation''.Leahey, Andrew & Wilson, MacKenzie. ((( Inara George > Biography )))

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. Retrieved July 23, 2010.

Personal life

George is married to director

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, with whom she has three children, Otis, Beau, and Lorelei, youngest to oldest, two of which are twins.

Discography

Solo

* 2005: ''All Rise'' ( Everloving) * 2008: ''An Invitation'' (with

) ( Everloving) * 2009: ''Accidental Experimental'' ( Everloving) * 2018: ''Dearest Everybody''

with The Bird and the Bee

* 2006: '' Again and Again and Again and Again'' * 2007: '' The Bird and the Bee'' * 2007: '' Please Clap Your Hands'' * 2008: '' One Too Many Hearts'' * 2009: '' Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future'' * 2010: '' Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates'' * 2015: '' Recreational Love'' * 2019: '' Interpreting the Masters, Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen'' * 2020: '' Put Up the Lights''

with The Living Sisters

* 2010: ''Love To Live'' * 2013: '' Run for Cover'' * 2014: ''Harmony is Real: Songs for a Happy Holiday''

with Lode

* 1996: ''Legs & Arms''

with Merrick

* 2001: ''Merrick'' * 2001: ''Drive Around a Lot Hard and Fast Driving Club''

Soundtracks

* 1999: The Minus Man (Music from the Shooting Gallery Motion Picture) * 2001: Heartbreakers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) * 2012: Harem (Songs from the Movie That's What She Said)

Other appearances

* 1997: ''Trouble'' from the 'Rock and Roll Doctor' tribute to Lowell George * 2002: ''I'll Watch Your Life to See'' – Wendel * 2005: ''

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'' – Idlewild * 2005: '' Just Before Dark'' – Mike Viola * 2006: '' Immune to Gravity'' –

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* 2007: '' Make Another World'' – Idlewild * 2008: '' Join the Band'' –

* 2009: ''Dark Touches'' –

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* 2009: '' I Told You I Was Freaky'' – Flight of the Conchords * 2009: "He Needs Me" – Documentary "All You Need Is Klaus", ''Voormann & Friends – A Sideman's Journey'' * 2011: ''Penny Loafers'' from '' Daedelus'' album ''

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'' * 2012: '' Love is a Four Letter Word'' –

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* 2017: ''

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* 2017: '' Future Friends'' – Superfruit * 2018: '' How High (single)'' – Kneebody * 2018: "People Want Peace" -

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* 2020: ''I’ll Be Your Sunny Day'' on ''The Tango Bar'' – Greg Copeland * 2024: ''Spanish Moon'' on ''Long Distance Love - A Sweet Relief Tribute To Lowell George''

References

External links

Inara George's Official Site

July 2008 Interview
with L.A. Record
Interview with Sound Bites Dog E-Zine
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