Name : Skylar Grey
Born Name : Holly Brook Hafermann
Date of Birth : February 23, 1986
Place of Birth : Mazomanie, Wisconsin, USA
Nationality : American
Education : While growing up, she didn’t pay much attention to studies as she was busy in music. She knew that she wanted to be a singer since the age of 6,Now, she shows her desire to learn about American literature,Though, she is a high school dropout.
Occupation : Singer
Years active : 2004 to Present
Manager : Scooter Braun
Genre : Pop, Alternative Rock
Instruments : Vocals, piano, guitar
Family : Father – Gene Roger Hafermann,Mother – Candace Krietlow,Siblings – Tiffany Hafermann (Sister)
Zodiac Sign : Pisces
Height : 5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm
Weight : 53 kg or 117 pounds
Hair Color : She has naturally ‘Dirty Blonde’ hair,But, Grey has dyed her hair ‘Brown.’
Eye Color : Gray
Shoe Size : 7 (US)
Religion : She has not talked about her religious beliefs publicly.
Best Known For : Her single “C’mon Let Me Ride” and others,She is also known for the Sean Combs‘s “Coming Home” single in which she was a featured artist,She is also known for the Sean Combs‘s “Coming Home” single in which she was a featured artist.
Skylar Grey Favorite Things : Color – Gray,Album – Bon Iver, Bon Iver,Movies – The Deer Hunter (1978), Into The Wild (2007),Venue – Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, NYC
Skylar Grey Facts
1. As a child, she was a part of the folk duo called Generations with her mother.
2. At the age of 15, she started her first band.
3. She got to work with jazz musicians such as Jeff Eckles, Leo Sidran, and Tim Whalen even before she hit 15.
4. Grey relocated to Los Angeles in 2003 and went with the stage name “Holly Brook” for many years.
5. Since the age of 6, she knew what she wanted to become.
Skylar Grey Quotes
“I discovered that my insecurities and my flaws were things that I actually need to embrace, and I let them become my superpowers.” ~ Skylar Grey
“Your personal life, your professional life, and your creative life are all intertwined. I went through a few very difficult years where I felt like a failure. But it was actually really important for me to go through that. Struggle, for me, is the most inspirational thing in the world at the end of the day – as long as you treat it that way.” ~ Skylar Grey
“I have a tattoo on my foot that says ‘it’s a whale’ in Japanese, because Japanese people kill whales. My stuffed whale was like most children’s teddy bear. I took it with me everywhere. I slept with it. I couldn’t live without my whale.” ~ Skylar Grey
“Putting out a debut album is a bit scary – I want it to be just right, so I took some extra time to finish it. Eminem’s increased involvement has been such a blessing; I’m getting guidance from an artist I really admire and trust.” ~ Skylar Grey
“I moved out to L.A. when I was 17, dropped out of high school, and pursued a career in music.” ~ Skylar Grey