Illuminating Facts About Billie Eilish, Pop's Bad Guy
In a very short time, Billie Eilish has taken over the world of pop music. The 17-year-old sensation amassed a huge following through her distinct music.
Combining her soft voice with lyrics that swing from vulnerable to confident, Eilish's music displays the kind of insecure bravado that defines teenage angst.
With her unique fashion style and refreshingly weird presence, Eilish is a new take on the teen idol.
She is definitely not your parents’ or older siblings’ idea of a pop star. Turn up the volume: here are 25 illuminating facts about one of the hottest acts in pop music today.
Billie Eilish Facts
1. L.A. Lady
Billie Eilish’s full name is Billie Eilish Pirate (Yes, "Pirate") Baird O’Connell. She was born on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles, California to parents Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell.
Eilish grew up in the artistic Highland Park neighborhood and was homeschooled. Well, that helps explain the weirdness.
2. Hometown Glory
At the age of eight, Billie Eilish joined the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. In an interview with Vogue, the singer explained, “That’s where I’ve gotten all my singing technique, even though it’s mostly choral stuff. It’s helped me learn the proper way to sing and not ruin my voice completely. But I’ve just always sung, all the time. I sang so much that my family had to shush me. Then I started writing when I was about 11.”
3. A Strong Sibling Relationship
Eilish has a close bond with her older brother Finneas O’Connell, who helps her write and produce music. Clearly, there's something in the Eilish gene pool. Finneas O’Connell is a musician himself, releasing tunes under the moniker FINNEAS. You may also recognize the elder Eilish from acting gigs on television shows like Glee and Modern Family.
Discussing her collaborative relationship with her brother, Eilish stated, “He’s my partner in crime." The two certainly seem close. Eilish says, "Any sessions that we have, we go together.
We like the same stuff, and if we don’t like the same stuff, we can tell each other our opinions.” The family that makes catchy songs and creepy music videos together stays together, apparently.
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