Susan Hyatt
| Susan Hyatt | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 13, 1967 |
| Genres | New wave, disco, grunge, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | WEA, Polygram, MGM |
| Associated acts | Stimulator, The Pandoras, The 21st Century Pandoras, Pillbox, Juliet, Feline, Darling, Cruel, Glitter Symphony |
Susan Hyatt is an American singer, songwriter, and recording artist. She is the lead vocalist and co-founding member of the pop rock band, Stimulator. Hyatt is also a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer, and a singing coach.
Hyatt was born in Seattle, Washington in 1967. In the 1980s, Susan was briefly a guitarist for the all-girl band The Pandoras. In 1992, Hyatt released a dance version of Simon and Garfunkel's "The 59th Street Bridge Song" on WEA Records/Warner Music, which was produced by members of Kissing the Pink.
In 1993, Hyatt formed grunge/punk/pop band Pillbox in London, with bassists Carrie Melbourne (Babylon Zoo) and Sean Harrington. Pillbox signed to Polygram/Universal Music. Two years later, Pillbox's debut single, "Invasion (What Really Turns You On?)", became a top 20 UK indie hit. Pillbox's music was licensed to several episodes of the TV series Dawson's Creek. In 1998, Pillbox was included in The Virgin Encyclopedia of Indie and New Wave by Colin Larkin.
Hyatt co-hosted a live music TV Show, The Pulse, on the MP3TV network in the UK in 2000, with co-presenter Tim Kash.
In 2002, Hyatt became the guitar coach for Gina Gershon in the Lionsgate movie Prey for Rock and Roll. In 2003, Hyatt formed Stimulator with guitarist/producer Geoff Tyson. In 2004, Stimulator's cover of Olivia Newton-John's "Magic" was featured in the 2004 soundtrack for the Miramax film Ella Enchanted on Hollywood Records. Stimulator's debut album was licensed by the Lab/Universal Records in 2005. In 2005 & 2006, Stimulator supported Duran Duran and The Go-Go's on their US national tours. Hyatt was the live guitarist for Juliet Richardson's 2005 tour, opening nationally for Duran Duran.
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