Orianthi

Orianthi Bio

Orianthi is a popular Australian singer and songwriter, most famous for having rehearsed with Michael Jackson in the preparation of his This Is It concert series, as well as, having performed with Alice Cooper’s touring band. She was born as Orianthi Penny Panagaris, on January 22, 1985, in Adelaide, South Australia. Although playing in various bands since the age of fourteen, Orianthi had her breakthrough while attending the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009, playing alongside Carrie Underwood as her lead guitarist. After that, she was discovered and hired by Michael Jackson with whom she played on his last concert before his death. Orianthi has a successful solo career as well, having released three studio albums since 2007. In 2009, Orianthi was named one of the 12 Greatest Female Electronic Guitarists by Elle magazine.