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La Roux
La Roux


Background information
Origin Brixton, London, England
Genre(s) Electropop
Synthpop
Years active 2008—present
Label(s) Polydor
Interscope Records
Cherrytree Records
Associated acts Bloc Party
Young Legionaire
The Automatic
Website Website
Members
Elly Jackson
Ben Langmaid



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Florence & The Machine, La Roux and Status Quo Join Glastonbury Organised Haiti Auction

January 25, 2010
Florence & The Machine, La Roux and Status Quo Join Glastonbury Organised Haiti AuctionGlastonbury's Emily Eavis has drafted in Florence & The Machine, La Roux, Status Quo and artists Damien Hirst and Rolf Harris for the Oxfam eBay auction raising money for the Haiti disaster fund.

On Friday Damon Albarn, Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, DJ Shadow and many more music stars donated items to the Glastonbury/Oxfam organised sale and over £35,000 has been bid in just two days.

In the fresh auction, Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller, photographer Rankin, Brian Ferry, Dido and Shirley Bassey have all donated exclusive items.

Rolf Harris said of the sale: "The situation in Haiti is heartbreaking. Millions of people have had their lives devastated by the earthquake. I am grateful that I can help in this auction.

"Every single bid has the potential to help change thousands of lives, so log on...get on to eBay now!”

Head over to eBay right now to take part in the auction.

The new items on sale are as follows:

  • Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller: 'Bless The Acid' letter press print 14x20inches, signed and dedicated to the winner.
  • Exclusive signed Congo print from Rankin.
  • Dido's dress from the 'Life For Rent' album sleeve.
  • Brian Ferry: Exclusive, never seen before Roxy Music artwork. The print is an outtake from the Roxy Music album 'Avalon'.
  • Florence and the Machine: Limited edition signed print based on the 'You've Got the Love' video.
  • Clothing from Status Quo.
  • La Roux: Two Sylvie Markovina necklaces, signed on the back by Elly.
  • Shirley Bassey: signed pair of shoes.

(by Scott Colothan)



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