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Beth Ditto
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Beth Ditto

Beth Ditto performing with The Gossip at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, March 21, 2008
Background information
Born February 19, 1981 (1981-02-19) (age 29)
Origin Searcy, Arkansas, United States of America
Genres Indie rock
Dance-punk
Queercore
Punk blues
Garage rock
Instruments Vocals
Associated acts Gossip

Mary Beth Patterson, known by her stage name Beth Ditto (born February 19, 1981, in Searcy, Arkansas), is an American singer-songwriter, most famous for her work with the indie rock band Gossip.1

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Personal life

Ditto on the premiere cover of London's Love Magazine. She has been an outspoken advocate for large women being body-positive and has been regularly photographed as an editorial model.

Ditto, who is lesbian, is well known for her outspoken support of both LGBT and feminist causes.2 She is a close friend of Scissor Sisters lead singer Ana Matronic, and considers her favorite song to be "Oh Bondage, Up Yours" by X-Ray Spex. She courted mild controversy in 2006 when, during an interview for NME magazine, she claimed to have eaten squirrels as a child, saying that "people in Arkansas just do – they'd think you were a freak if you ate squid there!"3

Ditto is known for her noticeable stage dances and her unique and revealing image. She classes herself as a punk, and thus does not wear deodorant or shave under her armpits, having once remarked that "I think punks usually smell".4 She has been lauded for her support of positive body image,5 despite comments from doctors that she may be causing harm to public health by normalising obesity.6 She also formerly contributed an advice column on body image to The Guardian newspaper.7

In February 2009, she was featured in London as the cover model for the premiere of Love magazine with prominent public advertising.8 On July 9, 2009, Beth's fashion collection for the UK retailer Evans will start being sold online in select stores across the UK.9

Awards and nominations

2006 – NME – Coolest Person In Rock – Won

2007 – NME Awards – Sexiest Woman Of The Year – Nominated

2008 – Glamour Awards – International Artist Of The Year – Won

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