Mary Hanson Was Born On November 1, 1966

Mary Hanson was born on November 1st of 1966 in Australia.

Hanson is most well known as a singer, guitarist, keyboardist, & percussionist for Stereolab. She joined the band in 1992. Stereolab has not been a hugely successful band commercially (their highest charting album is 1997’s Dots and Loops which hit #111 in the US & #19 in the UK) but they have a strong following and have had much critical praise during their career.

Stereolab released six albums with Hanson as a member. The most recent being 2001’s Sound-Dust.

Hanson died in a tragic accident on December 9, 2002 at the age of 36. She was hit by a truck and killed while bicycling in London.

Stereolab has released two more albums since Hanson’s death. 2004’s Margerine Eclipse, and 2008’s Chemical Chords.

“Miss Modular” Music Video

Stereolab, November 1, 1966

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