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Aja Kim is an American singer and songwriter. == Biography == Born in Fayetteville, NC and raised in Philadelphia, PA〔(Maggie Powell Blog - Aja Kim )〕 Aja Kim first came to public attention when she collaborated with rock and roll saxophonist, Clarence Clemons (who is best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band) on the 1995 Japan-only CD release ''Aja and the Big Man - Get It On''. Three songs she co-wrote were her solo vocal contributions to the CD, along with a duet with Clarence of the Ike & Tina Turner classic "Baby, Get It On." She was prominently featured alongside Mr. Clemons on the cover of the release.〔Japan Times Dec. 1995 'Tokyo Takes Note by Peter Serafin'〕 Subsequently, they performed as "Clarence Clemons and Aja" at various venues and festivals in the U.S. on both the East and West Coast, as well as at a pre-Winter Olympic celebration held in the Olympic Village in Utah in late 1996. She continued to work as a freelance session vocalist and voice over actor throughout the late '90s and early '00s on radio and television commercials and sang on CD releases by both major label and independent artists, including the comeback CD, ''Straight from the Heart'', of former Top Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs member, Carlos Guitarlos. During this time, she also toured in both the United States and South America with a diverse collection of artists ranging from former Tower of Power guitarist, Bruce Conte, to South American rock superstars Wilma Palma e Vampiros before independently releasing her first solo CD, ''Modern Babylon''. In early 2004, Ms. Kim joined the all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens, who had been holding auditions for a new lead vocalist following the departure of member Jenny Warren. She made her onstage debut with the Maidens at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana, CA, on May 28, 2004.〔(The Iron Maidens Forums - YESSSS!!! Maidens at the GALAXY!!! )〕 In addition, she surprised the band, management and fans by recording all of her lead and background vocal tracks for the Maidens' self-titled debut album in a span of less than three days.〔(The Iron Maidens Forums - Studio Time! )〕 This CD was notable for the cover artwork created by original Iron Maiden album cover artist, Derek Riggs. She received a "Rockie" that year for "Best Female Vocalist" from The Rock City News Awards . On July 1, 2008, Ms. Kim announced in her fan newsletter, ''Adventures in Ajaland'', her departure from the Iron Maidens to resume her solo recording and writing career. This was subsequently reported, along with news of her songwriting collaboration with Motörhead guitarist, Phil Campbell, on Blabbermouth.net.〔(Blabbermouth.net - Former THE IRON MAIDENS Singer Collaborating With MOTÖRHEAD's PHIL CAMPBELL - July 3, 2008 )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Aja Kim」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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