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, who had several releases between 1997 and 1999 on Gut under the alias Naomi. Naomi's name at the time of the releases was Naomi Freeth, but since leaving Gut has since changed her name to Naomi Phoenix. Whilst with Gut, Phoenix's label mates were Sound 5,

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. Naomi's band was formed of Phoenix (vocals and guitar), Spike Barker (drums), Simon 'Sickboy' Bayliss (bass), Dan Whitehouse (guitar) and Dean Deavall (keyboards) and produced by Gavin Monaghan, who is also known for his work with

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. Phoenix was educated at The Trinity Catholic School in Warwick, and was in the same year at this school as the

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. Phoenix released her first single "Personal Touch" as a limited release of 3,000 copies in 1997. This debut single was supported several times by the ''

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'' music magazine featuring in their 'Hit List' prior to its release on 18 October 1997, given 'Single of the Week' following its release in December 1997, and given a large spread interview as their 'Pick of the Week' on 6 December 1997. Phoenix also caught the attention of the ''

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''. She has also appeared on national television including 'Music File' on

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Discography

Albums and EPs

*''Liquid'' (December 1999)

Singles

*"Personal Touch" (December 1997) /w 'Faith'*"Be My Lover" (CD1) (March 1999) /w 'Personal Touch' & 'Briuse (demo)'*"Be My Lover" (CD2) (March 1999) /w 'Amazing Grace (demo)' & 'Black Eyes Blues (demo)'*"Passion Fruit Jam" (December 1999) /w 'Womb' & 'Passion Fruit Jam (remix)'

References

External links

* Phoenix at AllMusic {{DEFAULTSORT:Phoenix, Naomi Year of birth missing (living people) Living people English women singer-songwriters English singer-songwriters English women pop singers English rock singers People from Warwick