Dana Gillespie, a versatile artist celebrating 60 years in music in 2024, released her debut album Foolish Seasons in 1964, featuring Jimmy Page. Signed alongside David Bowie, she recorded his song “Andy Warhol” and contributed vocals to his Ziggy Stardust album. She has released 74 albums, including a 1983 European chart-topper, Move Your Body Close to Me.
An accomplished actor, she originated Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (1972) and appeared in Fumo di Londra (1965). A champion water skier and snow skier in the 1960s, Gillespie later led the London Blues Band and collaborated with the Mojo Blues Band. She toured globally and founded a Mustique blues festival featuring Mick Jagger and others.
Fluent in Italian, German, and French, Gillespie has performed for over 1 million people in India. A health enthusiast, she has swum daily for over 40 years. At 73, she debuted at SXSW and remains an active singer, songwriter, and producer.
