Louise Dean
Birth nameLouise Amanda Dean[1]
Born(1971-04-04)4 April 1971
Died18 June 1995(1995-06-18) (aged 24)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
GenresHouse
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocalist
Years active1993–1995
LabelsFFRR Records

Louise Amanda Dean (4 April 1971 – 18 June 1995) was a singer for the dance band Shiva. She died in a hit and run accident. She is known for the house songs, "Work It Out" and "Freedom", the latter of which reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart shortly after her death.[2] The two founding members of the band were Gino Piscitelli and Paul Ross, who both hailed from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Piscitelli and Ross wrote the lyrics and music for Shiva, whilst Dean sang the songs. Franco Piscitelli was the unofficial fourth member of the band.

Single discography

  • "Work It Out" (1995) – UK #35[2]
  • "Freedom" (1995) – UK #18[2]

References

  1. ↑ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. 1 2 3 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 496. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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