Began career as a performance artist in the late 1960s, began recording in the late 1970s. Rose to popularity in early 1980s when 8-minute single, O Superman made it to No. 2 on the British pop charts. Early magnum opus was the two-night extravaganza United States Parts I-IV in 1983. Latest album Life on A String released in 2001. Laurie continues touring and being an active figure in the art world. By: Anonymous.