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Gossip (also known as '''GOXXIP''' or sometimes '''GSSP''') is a three piece American Indie Rock band. CAREER Gossip formed in 1999 in Searcy , Arkansas with Vocalist Beth Ditto , Guitarist Brace Paine , and Drummer Kathy Mendonca . They were influenced in part by Riot Grrrl bands and Feminism , although the members of the band don't identify themselves as a riot grrrl band. The band relocated to Olympia , Washington in 1999, and signed with the Independent Record Label , K Records . K Records released Gossip's first release, their Eponymous debut EP , '' The Gossip '' in 1999. Since its release Ditto has caused controversy for being open about her weight and sexuality, and not holding back when it comes to discussing fellow musicians. Their next release was their first album '' That's Not What I Heard '' and was released by the record label Kill Rock Stars on January 23 2001 . In between the release of their second album, they released the EP '' Arkansas Heat '' on May 7 2002 . '' Movement '', the group's second studio album, followed one year later and was released on May 6 2003 . In November 2003 , two months after the release of their first live album '' Undead In NYC '' on September 9 , drummer Kathy Mendonca left the band to pursue a career as a Midwife . Hannah Blilie joined to replace her. The first release featuring new drummer Hannah Blilie was the collabarative EP '' Real Damage '' with the Electropop solo artist Tracy + The Plastics , which was released on January 25 2005 . The band's next album '' Standing In The Way Of Control '' followed a year later. It was released on January 24 2006 on Kill Rock Stars and later on in 2006 on UK indie label Back Yard Recordings . They are now based in Portland , Oregon . Gossip have opened for bands such as Sleater-Kinney , Le Tigre , and Mates Of State . Furthermore, Gossip opened for the Scissor Sisters for three dates on their tour in November 2006, but in '' NME '' magazine singer Ditto complained that she disliked performing for an audience who didn't 'know their Ramones '. The group's hit song "Standing in the Way of Control" was written by Ditto as a response to the United States government’s decision to deny gay people the right to marriage. “Nobody in the States was that surprised or shocked by what Bush did, but it made everyone I know feel helpless and cheated,” she has said. “I wrote the chorus to try and encourage people not to give up. It’s a scary time for Civil Rights , but I really believe the only way to survive is to stick together and keep fighting.” The song also gained popularity in the UK when it featured in the advertising for the television programme '' Skins '' on Channel 4 in 2007. As reported on '', March 8, 2007. During the summer of 2007, Gossip will be a part of the multi-artist channel, begins on June 8 , 2007. Hosted by comedian Margaret Cho and headlined by Cyndi Lauper , the tour will also include Debbie Harry , Erasure , Rufus Wainwright , The Dresden Dolls , The MisShapes , The Cliks and other special guests. Profits from the tour will help to benefit the Human Rights Campaign . On the 24 June , 2007, Gossip closed the Glastonbury Festival playing the final set on the John Peel stage during which Beth gave a fitting tribute to the late John Peel . MEMBERS
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Movement_(The_Gossip_album)" class="copylinks">Movement '''''<br><center> ( 2003 ) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Standing_in_the_Way_of_Control" class="copylinks">Standing In The Way Of Control '''''<br><center> UK #22 ( 2006 ) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/The_Gossip_(EP)" class="copylinks">The Gossip '''''<br><center>( 2000 ) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Arkansas_Heat" class="copylinks">Arkansas Heat '''''<br><center>( 2002 ) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Real_Damage" class="copylinks">Real Damage '''''<br><center>( 2005 ) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/GSSP_RMX" class="copylinks">GSSP RMX '''''<br><center>( 2006 ) |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Undead_in_NYC" class="copylinks">Undead In NYC '''''<br><center>( 2003 ) |
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