Pink (real name Alecia Moore) (born September 8, 1979) is a pop star who gained prominence in early January of 2000. Her home town is Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of James and Judy Moore. James played guitar and sang songs for the young Alecia, who vowed from the earliest age that she would become a rock star someday.
As a child, all Pink wanted out of life was to become a singer, and she was driven by the music of Madonna, Mary J. Blige, 4 Non Blondes, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel and Whitney Houston. Pink was a very unique teenager, and went through phases as a skateboarder, hip-hopper and gymnast. She spent several years as part of the club scene in Philadelphia, singing guest spots and performing for talent shows. At the age of 13 she was asked by a local DJ to sing back-up for his rap group, Schools Of Thought. A short time later she was discovered by a record executive and joined a female R&B group. When that didn't work out, she signed with LaFace Records and began her solo career. In spring 2000 she released her debut, "Can't Take Me Home". She co-wrote many songs and watched it go multi-platinum by the year's end. Her debut included the Top 10 hit "There You Go", which was certified a gold single.Grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
P!nk has been managed by Craig Logan of Bros fame. Pink began her career as an R&B artist, signed to the predominately urban label LaFace Records. She attended Moore College of Art and Design for a year before dropping out. Her hit song "Most Girls" was dubbed the "I Will Survive" for the new millennium by Teen People magazine. Was once on the short list of people to play Janis Joplin in an upcoming biopic called The gospel according to Janis. Remade the Patti LaBelle classic "Lady Marmalade" along with Mya, Kimberly 'Lil' Kim' Jones and Christina Aguilera for the Moulin Rouge! (2001) soundtrack.
Claims her name derives from the movie Reservoir Dogs (1992). while seeing the movie with friends, they all agreed that she resembled the character Mr. Pink, played by Steve Buscemi. They thought the name to be a great irony, as she was a tomboy. Was the lead singer of a rock band before getting a record deal. She got her stage name from her rosy complexion and the Steve Buscemi character "Mr. Pink" from Reservoir Dogs (1992). Attended Central Bucks West High, class of 1997. Sometimes writes her name: P!nk. Her father is a Vietnam Veteran. Met her boyfriend, motor cross superstar Carey Hart at the 2001 X Games in Las Vegas. She's a big supporter of the animal-rights organization PETA. Dated Tommy Lee. Tattoos: on her shoulder (the guardian angel), on her wrist (what goes around comes around), on her left ankle (Chinese/Japanese symbol), on her right ankle (an anklet), on her inner left thigh ("Mr. Pink" or "Pink"), and on her hand (a red star between her index and thumb) and an barcode for her album M!ssundaztood on back of her neck.
She was voted one of Choice USA's "Top 30 Under 30" activists for reproductive freedom in 2004. Her favorite colors are green and pink. Her natural hair color is blonde. Ranked #36 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). Is good friends with Avril Lavigne Lisa Marie Presley Lauren Ashley Ellis and Sarah porter. Is the second cousin of singer/actress Mandy Moore. Engaged to Carey Hart on June 26, 2005. She has a brother called Jason Moore.
