Julianne Regan is a former journalist who, like Chrissie Hynde, went from reporting to rocking.
The British singer formed the band All About Eve in 1985 and was its lead singer. With guitarist Tim Bricheno, bassist Andy Cousin and a drum machine, All About Eve (named for the movie of that title) put out two singles, 1986's "In the Clouds" and 1987's "Flowers in Our Hair" that suggested an "ethereal Gothic sound," according to Wikipedia.
Their self-titled debut album, produced by Paul Samwell-Smith (the original bass player from the Yardbirds, who went on to produce, well, just about everyone!), was released in 1988. Its single "Martha's Harbour" was a hit, and the LP reached number seven on the British album chart, but with its songs suggesting an idealistic hippie vibe, America in the Reagan-Bush late eighties couldn't be bothered. Despite three more albums - 1989's Scarlet and Other Stories (for which Mark Price joined as a drummer), 1991's Touched By Jesus (which featured a guest appearance from Pink Floyd's David Gilmour) and 1992's Ultraviolet - they failed to get any notice in the United States. Tim Bricheno left the band after only two LPs.
All About Eve broke up in 1993, and Ms. Regan worked in different bands after that and continues to do so after a new iteration of All About Eve reunion that lasted for seven years beginning in 1999.
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