Michelle Malone -

Malone quickly became frustrated with major label attempts to push her toward a more commercial sound. This led to a lifelong commitment to independence:

Malone's discography includes over 15 studio albums, ranging from high-energy blues-rock to intimate acoustic sets. michelle malone

: In 1992, she founded her own label, SBS Records (originally Aluminum Jane Records), allowing her to maintain total creative control. Malone quickly became frustrated with major label attempts

: She has a long-standing relationship with the Indigo Girls; she received gold and platinum records for her contributions to their work and has been called a "satellite member" of the group. Notable Work and Recent Projects : She has a long-standing relationship with the

: She began singing in church choirs at age four and by age twelve was playing drums in her first band.

: Her talent as a musician has made her a sought-after collaborator. She has performed or recorded with icons like Gregg Allman , Chuck Leavell , John Mayer , ZZ Top , and Little Feat .