Lorie (singer)

Lorie

Laure Pester, known professionally as simply Lorie, is a French pop singer, often referred to as the "Britney Spears of France" (although her image is somewhat more wholesome and family-friendly). In the space of three years she released three albums, working with producer, songwriter and composer Johnny Williams (grandson of 'musette' accordion star André Verchuren) and her father manager André Pester (a former studio manager at French radio station RTL).

Characteristics

Her image portrays her as a clean-cut and child-friendly teen icon, with little of the overt sexuality displayed by her contemporaries in the French teen-pop market, e.g. Alizee - her relationship with Filipino pop-star Billy Crawford was widely publicized but remained scandal-free. As a result, she has a particularly strong following among schoolchildren. She is currently dating Québécois singer Garou.

Musically, she remains a straight pop act, occasionally moving towards pop-rock like many other French female starlets (e.g. Jenifer Bartoli) - the single Week End is an example of this. Her act is characterized by energetic dance routines, with simple music videos that showcase her talents.

Discography

Albums & Singles

• • Baby Boum (as Laurie)
• Près de Toi (30 September 2001) (France #2)
  • Près de Moi (2 May 2001) (France #2)
  • Je serai (ta meilleure amie) (16 October 2001) (France #5)
  • Toute seule (19 March 2002) (France #8)
• Tendrement (16 September 2002) (France #1)
  • J'ai besoin d'amour (1 October 2002) (France #7)
  • À 20 ans (13 January 2003) (France #15)
  • Sur un air latino (19 May 2003) (France #1)
• Live Tour (25 August 2003) (France #3)
• Attitudes (19 January 2004) (France #1)
  • Week-end (15 December 2003) (France #2)
  • La positive attitude (5 April 2004) (France #9)
  • Ensorcelée (14 June 2004) (France #13)
• Week End Tour (4 October 2004) (France #2)
  • C'est plus fort que moi (6 December 2004) (France #15)
• Best Of (4 April 2005)
  • Toi & Moi (7 March 2005) (France #7)
• Rester La Même (31 October 2005) (France #1)
  • Rester la même (5 December 2005) (France #15)
  • S.O.S. (27 February 2006) (France #13)
  • Parti pour zouker (France #5)
• Live Tour 2006 (France #27))
  • Fashion Victim (23 October 2006) (France #20)
• 2Lor En Moi ? (26 November 2007) (France #7)
  • Je vais vite (3 December 2007) (France #3)

DVDs

• Je serai (ta meilleure amie)
• Près de Vous
• Tendrement Vôtre
• Live Tour
• Week End Tour
• Best Of
• Live Tour 2006

External links

• Official Site (http://www.lorieonline.net)
• Official Fan Club (http://www.loriefanclub.com)
• Sony Music France (http://www.sonymusic.fr)