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Laura Cox
Laura Cox
	Cox performing in 2020
Background information
Born	24 November 1990 (age 33); France
Occupation(s)	Musician; songwriter;
Years active	2008–present
	Musical career
Genres	Country rock; hard rock; blues rock; French rock;
Instrument(s)	Guitar; vocals;
Labels	Verycords; Les Trois 8;
Website	www.lauracoxmusic.com

Laura Cox (born 24 November 1990) is an Anglo-French guitarist, singer and songwriter. Since 2008, she has achieved international recognition on YouTube as a guitarist. She is also the singer and lead guitarist of the Laura Cox Band, a rock band that she formed in 2013.

Early life

Laura Cox was born in France on 24 November 1990. Her mother is French and her father is English.^[1] She first picked up the guitar at the age of 14, in 2005,^[2] as a left-hander who plays right-handed, using a cheap classical guitar that her aunt gave her. Her first electric guitar was a Squier Showmaster.^[3] She first started posting her cover versions and guitar solos on YouTube in 2008.^[4] Following her success with YouTube, she became the singer and lead guitarist of the Laura Cox Band; a rock band that she formed in 2013 in the Paris region.^[5]

Equipment

Laura Cox uses Gibson Les Paul and Bacchus guitars, Orange amplifiers and Ernie Ball strings,^[6]^[7] and has also used Gibson Firebird, Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster and Epiphone Les Paul guitars.^[3]

Discography

Laura Cox Band

Hard Blues Shot (2017),^[5] recorded and mixed by Joseph Noia at Midi Live Studio (France)

Laura Cox

Burning Bright (2019)^[5]
Head Above Water (2023)

References

^ "Interview Laura Cox – Burning Bright". The Rockpit. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
^ Alleva, Rosine (14 April 2018). "Sexy, talented, wild rocker, the half french Laura Cox turned many heads!". Rock at Night. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
^ ^a ^b Horsley, Jonathan (16 December 2019). "Laura Cox on being a leftie playing right-handed and why she'd take a high-end Epiphone over a cheap Gibson". Guitar World. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
^ "Tools for Tomorrow's Musician - Laura Cox". Yamaha UK. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Laura Cox (Laura Cox Band)". Metal.it. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
^ Borders, Lindsey (2 September 2019). "Laura Cox talks about her new album, Burning Bright, her signature style, guitar playing and gear". Guitar Girl Magazine. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
^ "Laura Cox". Bacchus Guitars. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

External links

Official site
Official YouTube channel
Laura Cox Band official site Archived 25 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine

[1] "Interview Laura Cox – Burning Bright". The Rockpit. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[2] Alleva, Rosine (14 April 2018). "Sexy, talented, wild rocker, the half french Laura Cox turned many heads!". Rock at Night. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[GuitarWorld-3] Horsley, Jonathan (16 December 2019). "Laura Cox on being a leftie playing right-handed and why she'd take a high-end Epiphone over a cheap Gibson". Guitar World. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[4] "Tools for Tomorrow's Musician - Laura Cox". Yamaha UK. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[metal.it-5] "Laura Cox (Laura Cox Band)". Metal.it. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[6] Borders, Lindsey (2 September 2019). "Laura Cox talks about her new album, Burning Bright, her signature style, guitar playing and gear". Guitar Girl Magazine. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

[7] "Laura Cox". Bacchus Guitars. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

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