Rain Phoenix
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| Rain Phoenix | |
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| Born | November 21 1972 Crockett, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Tubbs (2003-) |
Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix, sometimes credited as Rainbow Phoenix (born November 21, 1972) is an American actress, musician, and singer.
Phoenix was born in Crockett, Texas. Her father, John Lee Bottom, and her Bronx-born Jewish mother, Arlyn Phoenix (née Arlyn Sharon Dunetz), joined the Children of God cult in the late 1960s and became missionaries, traveling and busking throughout South America.[1][2] When they returned to the United States, the family adopted the surname "Phoenix". Phoenix changed her name to 'Rainbow' as a child actor deeming 'Rain' to be "too dreary" she returned to her original name as a teenager. She is sister to actress Summer Phoenix, former actress Liberty Phoenix, actor Joaquin Phoenix and the late actor River Phoenix.
Phoenix fronts the band papercranes as leader singer and lyricist. Her husband Michael Tubbs plays guitar for the group and her sister, Summer, is a former member of the band. Her sister, Liberty, also sometimes sings backup for the band. papercranes has their first album, Vidalia, as well as an EP available for purchase on their site. Guest musicians include Dermot Mulroney, Libby Lavella and Flea. Other music credits include touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers as backup singer on their One Hot Minute tour, recording with R.E.M. as a backup singer, and joining Angela McCluskey as an opening act for R.E.M.
[edit] Filmography
- Maid to Order (1987)
- Gus Van Sant's Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
- O (2001)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- papercranes Official Site
- Rain Phoenix at the Internet Movie Database
- papercranes official MySpace page
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