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Polly Jean Harvey, born October 9, 1969, is an English singer and songwriter. PJ Harvey began her career as part of a trio with drummer Rob Ellis and bassist Steve Vaughan also named PJ Harvey. At an early age PJ Harvey's parents introduced her to the blues, jazz and art-rock music which would later influence her the most strongly. At the age of 18 , PJ Harvey began writing her own songs and in January 1991 she formed the original PJ Harvey three-piece band. PJ Harvey released her debut single Dress on the independent label Too Pure in October 1991. PJ Harvey drew fire in April 1992 when she appeared topless on the cover of the British magazine New Musical Express. After the departure of Ellis and Vaughan in August 1993, PJ Harvey embarked on a solo career exploring collaborations with other musicians. In 1998 PJ Harvey released Is This Desire?, a challenging and experimental record that met a mixed critical reception but which Harvey herself cites as her personal favourite. As well as winning the 2001 Mercury Music Prize, PJ Harvey has received six Brit award nominations, five Grammy nominations and two further Mercury Music Prize nominations.