K. D. LANG

When k.d. lang released her first major-label

album in 1987, she caused considerable

controversy within the traditional world of

country music. With her vaguely campy

approach, androgynous appearance, and edgy,

rock-inflected music, very few observers knew

what to make of her or her music, although no

one questioned her considerable vocal talents.

That confusion never quite dissipated over the

course of her career. Born in Alberta Canada,

lang was first drawn toward music while she was in

college. In particular, she was attracted to the music

of Patsy Cline. She became acquainted

with Cline's music while she was preparing to

star in a collegiate theatrical production based

on the vocalist's life. Soon, lang immersed

herself within Cline's life and music and decided

that she would pursue a career as a professional singer. 

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