Donna Simpson
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donna Simpson |
| Born | 1970 Albany, Western Australia |
| Origin | Albany, Western Australia |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Guitarist |
| Instruments |
Vocals Guitar Tambourine |
| Labels | Jarrah Records |
| Associated acts | Colours The Waifs Stray Sisters |
Donna Simpson (born 1970) is an Australian guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, a member of the Australian folk rock band The Waifs. Donna's young sister Vikki Thorn (née Simpson) also plays harmonica and sings in the band. Simpson has released six albums with The Waifs, and wrote the single London Still, one of The Waifs' most successful singles to date.
In 2003 Simpson married Ben Weaver, a US singer-songwriter, together they had one son (2006). In 2008 she was admitted to Hazelden Treatment Center in Minnesota, ‘for alcohol addiction’. During 2009 Simpson and Weaver got divorced.
In 2012 Simpson moved back to Western Australia. She has two sons (2012 & 2013) and they all reside in Fremantle.
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