Biography

Missy Gibson grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from Wayne State University with a BFA in theater, appearing in numerous plays throughout the Detroit area as well as acting in various commercials and industrial films. She also had the honor of studying with Uta Hagen. But Missy was always torn between acting and rock-n-roll ever since she formed her first band, The Black Widows back in 1976. In the early 90s Missy formed her rock band, Strange Bedfellows. Her performances gained her citywide attention, receiving praise from such press outlets as the Detroit Metro Times, who dubbed her "the best independent singer/songwriter in the country" as well as awarding her "Artist deserving wider recognition." She went on to form her current band, Breech, and moved to LA in 1996 after recording with various major labels. She signed a music publishing deal with EMI shortly thereafter and has had her music featured on TV and in film. Missy began collaborating with multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Mike Flanagan in 1999, and in 2002 the two released both the first full-length Breech Cd, Apron Strings (2003 DIY Album Of The Year) and a debut self-titled CD by their other newly-formed band, Nellie Bly. Breech had decided to combine their musical talent with their prowess in the kitchen, garnering much attention from their series of "rock and roll bake sales," which funded the recording costs of Apron Strings. Their delicious treats and DIY genius impressed The Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly, who dubbed Missy, "Betty Rocker." Breech has also appeared on Canadian TV's "Much Music," and PAX TV's "Ed McMahon's NEXT BIG STAR." Breech have toured the country extensively on their own, as well as opening for many national acts, including Weezer, the late Jeff Buckley, White Stripes and Liz Phair. 2002 also saw the release of Pop Murder Love Lost, a cd ep from FUZZY STAR, a Missy side project with songwriter/guitarist Michael Denvir, which was named one of LA's top unsigned bands by Music Connection magazine. In 2003, Missy and old pal, renowned Jazz pianist Ed Wells wrote "Standards, Classics and Songs from Days Gone By," a journey through an artist's inspiration, littered with tales of childhood mischief, nostalgia and love gone awry. A sordid blend of honest, twisted storytelling and toe tapping tunes from the past — including some from Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, Motown and more. The show opened at Detroit's Gem Theater and in June of 2005, they performed the show to a sold-out crowd at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles. Breech and Nellie Bly continue to perform regularly. Breech released a new Cd, Tarnish and Undress in October of '07, which indie-music.com chose as one of the top 25 indie releases of last year. The CD continues to receive positive reviews and is currently being played on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" here is Los Angeles. Missy also sings for traditional Irish pub band, Paddy's Pig and enjoys singing for commercials as well as dabbling in the voiceover world. Paddy's Pig has just released a new Cd, Maple and Wire in early May. Nellie Bly currently has a new Cd in the works, which they hope to release before the end of the year. Beginning in July of 2008, Missy starred in a new musical, The Next Big Thing, written by LA theater critic, Jeff Favre. She and Mike Flanagan also wrote the music and lyrics for this production.