Melora Creager

Melora Creager, formerly Melora Mather, (born March 25, 1966) is an American cellist and singer-songwriter best known for her role as lead singer and chief composer of the chamber-rock trio Rasputina.

Creager is known for her unique fashion sense, including an obvious interest in corsets and Victorian bloomers, which she wears during her live performances. She is also fascinated with historical events and people of the past, including the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, Howard Hughes, Rose Kennedy, victims of Josef Mengele, and others. She weaves these stories into the lyrics of her songs, as well as creating fictional stories of her own, sang in her wispy, tremulous vocals.

Creager's lyrics employ a sly, dark irony and quirky humour. Her songs can be enigmatic and vaguely ominous.

Creager toured with Nirvana several times as their personal cellist.