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Halsey Reveals She Used to Book Hardcore Shows in New Jersey


In a recently surfaced TikTok video, the Grammy-nominated artist reflected on her early days organizing shows for hardcore and metal bands.

In a recently surfaced TikTok video, the Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, reflected on her early days organizing shows for hardcore and metal bands. Her 2021 album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, featured collaborations with rock icons like Dave Grohl and Lindsey Buckingham. With The Great Impersonator, Halsey continued her rock-inspired exploration, even recreating iconic looks of artists like David Bowie, Cher, and Bruce Springsteen in the lead-up to the album’s October 2024 release.

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