MacDonald, Barbara K. (1957–)
MacDonald, Barbara K. (1957–)
American musician. Name variations: Barbara K., Timbuk 3. Born Oct 4, 1957, in Wausau, WI; m. Pat MacDonald (musician), 1983 (div. 1997).
With husband, formed alternative-pop duo Timbuk 3 in Madison, WI (1984), for which she sang, played guitar, violin, mandolin, and harmonica; using pre-recorded tracks on boombox for rhythm section, released Greetings from Timbuk 3 (1986), which included hit single, "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"; other albums include Eden Alley (1988), Big Shot in the Dark (1991), and A Hundred Lovers (1995); after divorce, continued to perform in Austin clubs as Barbara K.
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