Orianthi

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Orianthi (born 22 January 1985, real name Orianthi Panagaris) was born in Adelaide, Australia. She was only six when recording of names like Clapton, Hendrix, and Santana influenced her to take guitar lessons, first on the acoustic guitar, and later on electric at the age of eleven.

At the age of 18, she was invited to jam with Santana during a soundcheck. That soundcheck evolved into a half-hour guest shot during that night's concert. After this spectacular event Orianthi shared stages with acts like Prince and ZZ Top, as well as earning a support slot on Steve Vai's 2007 world tour.

AFter moving to Los Angeles, Orianthi joined Carrie Underwood's band for a 2009 Grammy Awards performance.
Same year she was invitedg by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson for his ill-fated This Is It concert series and was featured as Michael's lead guitarist in the popular film Michael Jackson's This Is It.
Her second album, Believe, arrived several days before the movie's release, featuring the Top 20 single "According to You."

Artist website: www.orianthi.com

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