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Orianthi

Orianthi

Orianthi Penny Panagaris (born 22 January 1985), known mononymously as Orianthi, is an Australian guitarist, singer and songwriter who rehearsed in 2009 with Michael Jackson in preparation for his This Is It concert series, and performed with Alice Cooper's touring band. Her 2009 debut single "According to You" peaked at No. 3 in Japan, No. 8 in Australia and No. 17 in the US; her second album, Believe, received a worldwide release in late 2009. The same year, she was named one of the "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by Elle magazine. She also won the "2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award hosted by Guitar International magazine.

Albums

2007 Violet Journey
2009 Believe
2010 Believe (II)
2013 Heaven in This Hell
2020 O
2022 Rock Candy
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Latest Articles

Features / Music
Neil Finn, Orianthi & Colin Hay
Nine Aussie Musicians (And One Kiwi) Who Caught The Eye Of International Acts
Australia is renowned for its talented musicians, but sometimes acts from across the seas take it upon themselves to absorb our local talent into their ranks.
News / Music
Aus Artist Orianthi Returns With First New Album In Seven Years
"Kept things pretty raw and didn't overthink it."
News / Music
Richie Sambora Makes Up For Lacklustre Melb Show In Sydney Last Night
"Dunno what went wrong on Tuesday in Melbs but tonight was the bomb."
News / Music
"This is BULLSHIT!" Fans Are Fuming After Richie Sambora & Orianthi’s Melb Show This Week
"He carries on about how long their flight was to get here, implying we need to try harder as audience members..."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Richie Sambora & Orianthi, Sarah McLeod
"See ya later, Richie, this is BULLSHIT!"
Features / Music
Richie Sambora & Orianthi On Playing Table Tennis With Prince & How Hard It Is To Break A Guitar
"I was playing my first night at Giants Stadium when Ori was born."
News / Music
Richie Sambora And Orianthi Band Together For National Tour
"Aussies really know how to rock out at concerts. It’s going to be an incredible experience."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Orianthi - Heaven In This Hell
Heaven In This Hell is fine for a light rock-pop album and some rebellious tweens will probably love it, but Orianthi has the potential, the depth and the talent for a more memorable record.
News / Music
'Alice Cooper Just Like Michael Jackson' Says MJ’s Oz Guitarist
Orianthi dishes on working with some of music’s biggest showmen.
Features / Music
Miss Riff
“When I was six, I said to my mum, as I was strumming away to Elvis, I am going to America.”