SHERYL CROW’S FASHION FAUX PAS
FROM PEOPLE Magazine
SHERYL CROW’S simple laid back style wasn’t always so effortless, the singer revealed to a group of college students Wednesday.
“It was a big internal battle for me, between being a vamp and being credible as an artist,” she informed 25 students at GRAMMY Soundchecks, a program that offers students an opportunity to experience a soundcheck with an artist.
Ms. Crow said that her experiments with different looks did not always sit well with record label execs – or fans.
“One time I coloured my hair dark and had a meeting at the label and one of the guys looked at me – obviously upset – and said, ‘You’re going to change that back, right?’ Then when I cut my hair short, my career tanked for about four years.”
Ms. Crow stated that she was once afraid that looking good would mean she wasn’t a “credible” artist. But those days are long gone. “At this age (46) I’m just a lot more relaxed about it,” she told the audience. “I can look pretty and wear make up and not be afraid that it will take away my credibility.”
She doesn’t have to worry about success any more. Her 21 city DETOURS tour kicked off Thursday at the Sommet Center in Nashville, where she lives on a rural farm with 15 month old son Wyatt and a stable full of horses.
July 26, 2008 at 2:45 am
I’ve never thought of her as all that stylish or edgy or whatever, but as you say, she keeps it simple. Like with her music.
July 26, 2008 at 5:10 am
Nicky, much as I adore SHERYL, I’ve seen her in some pretty wild stuff on the red carpet. She’s slender and keeps herself in very good shape. So she can get away with almost anything. But she has worn outfits that I thought were a bit over the top or didn’t really work.
I think she’s finally settled into a place where she’s satisfied with her appearance and it genuinely shows. Hard to believe she’s in her mid 40s. She’s always looked much younger.
But she has changed her look a lot. She had long platinum hair when she was a backup singer for Michael Jackson. She’s been blonde and quite a few shades of brunette. Been really eclectic in terms of her style. SHERYL was really into that whole bohemian chic thing for a while. I thought that suited her quite well. She seems like a free spirit to me.
She’s also an awesome live performer. I saw her on the last tour (JOHN MAYER opened for her – he was very impressive – he ain’t just a pretty boy) and that was quite the night….
July 26, 2008 at 5:32 am
I’ve never paid much attention to her to be honest, nothing against her or anything.
John Mayer is incredible. I would kill to see him live. I say that so often, about killing to see people do live gigs, but I don’t see that many, not like I used to. I miss it.
July 26, 2008 at 5:38 am
You should go more often, Nicky.
There aren’t too many things that beat seeing a great performer or a fabulous band live. Especially if they really tear into it. The memories of the wondrous shows I’ve seen will last me a lifetime.
JOHN MAYER was a total surprise. He is a very accomplished musician and singer. He was much more than we ever bargained for.