ARTIST

Vitamin C

The pop process has spawned as many artists as pop music itself. Once upon a time, singers started out trying to emulate a particular star, fashion, or sound. These days, the excitable process of constant change and reinvention spearheaded by the always image-conscious Madonna has become the fountain of inspiration. Seeing who you can becomes next is now an important part of the game.

Take Vitamin C. Colleen Fitzpatrick first came to nationwide attention playing uppity socialite Amber Von Tussle in the John Waters flick Hairspray, which also starred future talk show queen Ricki Lake. Next she became the lead singer for Eve's Plum, an alternative rock band that seemed to be a perfect case of right place, right time.

With alternative's sudden wilt and after...
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