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Annie Lennox

Singer-Songwriter Annie Lennox
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Profession: Singer-Songwriter

Nationality:
Scotland
Scottish

Biography: Annie Lennox is a Scottish singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist who achieved international fame as half of the duo Eurythmics in the 1980s before embarking on a successful solo career. With her distinctive voice and androgynous style, Lennox has become an iconic figure in the music industry, known for her powerful performances and emotive songwriting.

Alongside musician and producer Dave Stewart, Lennox formed Eurythmics in the early 1980s. The duo quickly gained worldwide attention with their hit single "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" in 1983. Throughout the decade, Eurythmics produced a string of successful albums and singles, with Lennox's unique voice and visual style becoming a defining feature of the band.

In the 1990s, Lennox embarked on a solo career, releasing her critically acclaimed debut album Diva in 1992. The album spawned several hit singles, including "Why" and "Walking on Broken Glass," and established Lennox as a force in the music industry beyond her work with Eurythmics. She continued to release successful albums and singles throughout her solo career, with notable songs such as "No More 'I Love You's'" and "Into the West."

Aside from her musical achievements, Annie Lennox is also known for her activism and philanthropy. She has been an outspoken advocate for various social and humanitarian causes, including HIV/AIDS awareness, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. In recognition of her humanitarian work, Lennox was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2011.

Born: December 25, 1954
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Age: 69 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn

Married Life

  • 2012-09-15 British "Eurythmics" singer Annie Lennox (57) weds Harvard-educated gynecologist Mitch Besser (57) on a private boat on the Thames River in London

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