Edie Brickell

Early Life

Edie Arlisa Brickell was born in Oak Cliff, a neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, to Larry Jean (Sellers) Linden and Paul Edward Brickell. Growing up alongside her older sister, Laura Strain, Edie attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where her passion for music blossomed. She later pursued her studies at Southern Methodist University but soon shifted her focus to songwriting after joining a band.

Music Career

Brickell's music career took off in 1985 when she was invited to sing with friends in a local folk rock group called New Bohemians. She became the lead singer, and the band was soon signed to a record label, which rebranded them as Edie Brickell & New Bohemians. Their debut album, "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars," released in 1988, achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard albums chart and featuring the hit single "What I Am." The band's follow-up album, "Ghost of a Dog," released in 1990, showcased their eclectic style and marked a departure from their earlier pop sound. After a hiatus, the band returned with new music, including the 2021 album "Hunter and the Dog Star."

As a solo artist, Brickell has released several albums, including "Picture Perfect Morning" (1994) and "Volcano" (2003). Her song "Good Times" from the former was notably featured in Microsoft's Windows 95 Companion CD-ROM.

Personal Life

Edie Brickell married fellow singer-songwriter Paul Simon on May 30, 1992, marking her first marriage and Simon's third. Their love story began when Brickell noticed Simon in the audience while performing on NBC's Saturday Night Live in 1988, a moment she fondly recalls. Together, they have three children: Adrian, Lulu, and Gabriel. Brickell's personal and professional life continues to intertwine as she remains an influential figure in the music industry.