[PAR] [TLE] Beth Ditto [SEP] Mary Beth Patterson, (born February 19, 1981), known by her stage name Beth Ditto, is an American singer-songwriter, most notable for her work with the indie rock band Gossip and whose voice has been compared to Etta James, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.  She is often reported describing herself as a "fat, feminist lesbian from Arkansas". [PAR] [TLE] What Was Me [SEP] What Was Me is the first solo record by K Records founder and Beat Happening member Calvin Johnson.  It is a sparse record with most of the tracks containing only voice and guitar.  Calvin duets with fellow Pacific Northwestern musician Mirah on "Ode To St. Valentine" and Beth Ditto, the lead singer of The Gossip, on "Lightnin' Rod for Jesus."  "What Was Me" is a very sparse record, with an acoustic guitar being the only instrument used and a few of the tracks being a capella.
[PAR] [TLE] Beth Ditto [ SEP ] Mary Beth Patterson , ( born February 19 , 1981 ) , known by her stage name Beth Ditto , is an American singer - songwriter , most notable for her work with the indie rock band Gossip and whose voice has been compared to Etta James , Janis Joplin and Tina Turner . She is often reported describing herself as a " fat , feminist lesbian from Arkansas " . [PAR] [TLE] What Was Me [ SEP ] What Was Me is the first solo record by K Records founder and Beat Happening member Calvin Johnson . It is a sparse record with most of the tracks containing only voice and guitar . Calvin duets with fellow Pacific Northwestern musician Mirah on " Ode To St. Valentine " and Beth Ditto , the lead singer of The Gossip , on " Lightnin ' Rod for Jesus . " " What Was Me " is a very sparse record , with an acoustic guitar being the only instrument used and a few of the tracks being a capella .
What Was Me included a duet with the American singer-songwriter who worked with what indie rock band?
What Was Me included a duet with the American singer - songwriter who worked with what indie rock band ?
Gossip
Gossip