PAMELA MOORE

“My mother introduced me to theater at a young age…and it instantly became a passion, a dream waiting to be fulfilled.” Pamela Moore was so taken by the whole performing thing she immersed herself into anything (and everything) that would keep her on stage. She studied with the Music Program in High School (and college) and enlisted into Thespians. The combination of the two helped her gain the instruction she craved, however, coming from a big family with limited resources, any further instruction would need to come from within, thus being self taught on acoustic guitar and piano as well.

Pamela was given the opportunity to record her first album with a now defunct Seattle based record label, “First American Records”. Her first release “Take A Look” did very well regionally and was one of the stepping-stones that lead her down the path she finds herself now. A second release, “You Won’t Find Me There” was recorded a year later but never had a chance to surface as the company folded just after its release. “It was a disappointing time but in retrospect, the experience was great for me.” Grooming her to become (as Billboard Magazine penned) “…an AOR, Blue-eyed soul artist, destined for success.” A far cry from what was to be her most memorable endeavor…Queensryche.

At the time Pamela was contacted by Queensryche, she was in Seattle hired to sing on many radio commercials and working with a popular club band. “I had done a television commercial for a local music store which was getting a lot of air play at the time.” This caught the attention of Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo which led to a phone call and a flight to Montreal to “take a stab” at a duet with Geoff. That night at dinner Chris and Geoff explained the concept of Operation Mindcrime and the role they wanted her to perform. Not hearing the song until that night…she had until the next morning to learn it. As Pamela remembers; “I was so nervous, I didn’t want to disappoint them. The next morning I found myself in the studio, the tape began to roll, the song began to play and after the first two phrases into the song I saw smiles creep across their faces. I knew then, everything was going to be alright…the rest is history!” Pamela adds to say; “Having the chance to work with Queensryche was incredible, and I am very grateful for that opportunity.”

Aside from live performances and solo recording projects, Pamela did some work with a band from New York, Radar. She moved to New York, living there for 2 years to work on her craft before returning home to Seattle. Radar made there debut release in Europe two summers ago.

Pamela is currently involved in several projects; finishing work with Brian Johnson of AC/DC on a “top secret” project. She was recently hired to sing backup on a few selected concerts with Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and made a “cameo stage appearance” with her cousin, Terri Nunn of Berlin.

What next? Well, acclaimed producer, songwriter Paul Spear and Pamela collaborated on a song Pamela wrote called, “Reminds Me” which was placed on an independent film called, “Minimal Knowledge” staring Christian De La Fuente, Izabella Miko and Henry Marshall. The film is highly acclaimed around the independent film industry and has taken several honors since it’s release. As a result of this collaboration come talks of Paul Spear producing Pamela’s next solo project. Of which Pamela says; “I am honored and excited to get going on this next faze of my life…Dreams really can come true.”

Pamela has been featured on the following albums:

  • Pamela Moore - Take A Look (1981)

  • Pamela Moore - You Won't Find Me There (1982)

  • Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime (1988)

  • Queensryche - Operation: Livecrime (2001 / 1992)

  • Radar - RPM (2000)

  • Queensryche - Operation: Live Evolution (2002)

  • Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)

  • Pamela Moore - Stories from a Blue Room (2006)

STORIES FROM A BLUE ROOM ::
While most songwriters cite “life experiences” as the influence behind their songs, for Pamela Moore, it’s an honest answer, not a public relations line. Her lyrics on Stories from a Blue Room are derived from a life spent in and out of the music business and provide a unique landscape of emotions.  To purchase this spectacular album, please visit:  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pamelamoore2

   

OPERATION: MINDCRIME II ::
Reprising her role for the voice of Sister Mary, Pamela Moore once again proves she's a voice to be reckoned with.  Singing on tracks "Speed of Light", "If I Could Change It All", "An Intentional Confrontation" and "All The Promises" look for Pamela on the road again with Queensryche in the Fall of 2006, Spring 2007 and perhaps on LIVECrime II? 

   

RETROSPECTIVE ::
World class singer Pamela Moore, best known for her vocal part as Sister Mary on the Queensryche highly acclaimed, multi-platinum album Operation Mindcrime, has put out a short collection of songs called: A Retrospective. For more information & ordering, please visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pamelamoore    

   

RADAR ::
This is really powerful rock at it's best, everything sounds just perfect! Radar is a five-member band featuring lead vocalist Pamela Moore. You may know Pam from her work as "Sister Mary" on QUEENSRYCHE's "Operation: Mindcrime" album. With RADAR, you can now enjoy Pam singing pure 80s Melodic Rock.  For more information, please visit http://www.kivelrecords.com/pages/bands/Radar/bandframes.html   

   

OPERATION: LIVECRIME ::
After appearing on the Operation: Mindcrime album, Queensr˙che fans longed to see Pamela Moore live performing the role that made her so famous; Sister Mary.  Luckily, a few cities got to witness her talent while Queensryche was on their Building Empires Tour.  One of their stops, Madison, Wisconsin.  The show was recorded and later released as Operation: Livecrime.
   

OPERATION: MINDCRIME ::
Performing the voice for Sister Mary, Pamela Moore became an overnight hit among Queensr˙che fans around the world.  Performing a duet with lead singer Geoff Tate, "Suite Sister Mary" is more than just a song, it's an opus in itself.  Pamela would later return to reprise her role on stage at various shows in 1991 and 2001.
   

You can visit Pamela Moore on the web @ http://www.pamelamoore.net