Liz Phair

Elizabeth Clark "Liz" Phair (born April 17, 1967)^[2] is an American singer-songwriter and a guitarist.

Liz Phair
Phair performing in October 2008
Background information
Birth name	Elizabeth Clark Phair
Born	(1967-04-17) April 17, 1967 (age 58) New Haven, Connecticut[1]
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Alternative rock, indie rock, lo-fi, pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Matador, Capitol, ATO Records

Her career began in the early 1990s. She began by self-releasing audio cassettes using the nickname of Girly Sound. Her 1993 debut studio album Exile in Guyville was released with critical acclaim. She has sold nearly three million records worldwide.

Phair was born in New Haven, Connecticut. She was adopted and grew up in Chicago suburb Winnetka, Illinois.^[1]