Lights is a Canadian electropop musician, singer, and songwriter.
-Wikipedia
Birth name:
Valerie Anne Poxleitner
Born:
April 11, 1987 (age
)
Born In:
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
From:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres:
Synthpop, electropop, post-rock, new wave, indie pop, pop rock, dubstep, alternative rock
Occupations:
Singer-songwriter, musician, painter, philanthropist, humanitarian, comic book artist, producer
Instruments:
Vocals, synthesizer, keytar, guitar, piano
Years active:
2006–present
Spouse:
Beau Bokan (m. May 12, 2012)
(lead singer of
Blessthefalll)
Children:
daughter Rocket Wild Bokan
(b. February 15, 2014)
Name Origin:
She got the nickname "Lights" from her last name Poxleitner.
She got her name legally changed, because there was already a signed band named "Lights",
so the only way she could keep her stage name was to get it legally changed to her name.
Lights Awards:
2009
Juno Awards for best new artist.
Indie Award for Favourite Solo Artist
Indie Award for Astral Media Radio Favourite Single -
Drive My Soul
Tour Dates: