Initially known as a virtuosic instrumentalist, Orianthi played guitar for
vocalists like Carrie Underwood and Michael Jackson before launching her solo
career with the global hit single "According to You" in 2009. She was born as
"Orianthi Penny Panagaris" on January 22, 1985, in Adelaide, Australia. A
guitarist since the age of 6, she had already performed with acts like Steve Vai
and Carlos Santana by the time she turned 18. Orianthi's self-released debut
album, Violet Journey, was released in 2005, and she signed with Geffen Records
the following year. After performing with C...