Manda Rin

Manda Rin
Manda Rin performing at Indietracks, 2019
Background information
Birth nameAmanda MacKinnon
Also known asManda Rin
Born (1977-03-22) 22 March 1977
OriginThornliebank, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Occupation(s)Musician, radio host, artist
Instrument(s)Vocals, drums, keyboard
Years active1994-present
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Amanda MacKinnon (born 22 March 1977), better known by her stage name Manda Rin, is a Scottish singer, artist and songwriter. She is the singer, drummer and keyboardist of the Scottish indie rock band bis, later fronted the Kitchen and also released a solo album. She also co-hosted a radio show on BBC Scotland called Air.

Rin was the only person ever to appear in three of the line up rounds on Never Mind the Buzzcocks: twice on the original run on the BBC, and once on the revival on Sky. Her first appearance initially unaired; one of the contestants on the programme was Russell Brand who, shortly after taping, became embroiled in a tabloid row after leaving messages on the answerphone of Andrew Sachs for his radio programme, resulting in Brand being banned from the BBC.