![Singer-Songwriter Annie Lennox](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/annie-lennox.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Singer-Songwriter
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
Historical Events
- 1983-01-04 Eurythmics release their breakthrough second studio album "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
- 1988-06-11 Freedom Fest: Anti-apartheid benefit & Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert addresses his continued imprisonment; performers include Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman, Hugh Masekela & Miriam Makeba, Youssou N'Dour, Peter Gabriel, Al Green, Joan Armatrading; Jessye Norman, and The Eurythmics at Wembley Stadium, London; broadcast to 67 countries with estimated audience of 600 million
- 1990-06-09 Red Hot Organization releases music album "Red Hot + Blue" featuring contemporary pop stars (including U2; Annie Lennox; Thompson Twins; Sinéad O'Connor; Tom Waits) performing songs of Cole Porter to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV
- 1992-04-20 All-star benefit concert in memory of Freddie Mercury held at Wembley Stadium, London; performers include: Queen, Roger Daltry, Robert Plant, Zucchero, Paul Young, Seal, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Mick Ronson, George Michael, Elton John, Axl Rose, and Liza Minnelli
- 2002-06-03 "The Party at the Palace" concert commemorating Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee held at Buckingham Palace Garden in London; performers include: Queen, Annie Lennox, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones; The Corrs; Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, and Paul McCartney, among others
- 2005-07-06 Live 8 concert at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland; performers include Wet Wet Wet, Annie Lennox, James Brown, the Corrs, and The Proclaimers
- 2019-12-09 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at The Beacon Theatre, NYC; performers include: Sting, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Bob Geldof, Ricky Martin, Eurythmics, Deborah Harry, Shaggy, Zucchero, MC Rodriguez, and H.E.R.
- 2020-04-18 "Together At Home" virtual benefit concert for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund curated by Lady Gaga; 6-hour pre-show streams on-line, followed by 2-hour global telecast; performers include: Andra Day, Common, The Killers, Charlie Puth, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Annie Lennox, and Zucchero
- 2022-11-05 37th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo; Duran Duran; Eminem; Eurythmics; Dolly Parton; Lionel Richie; Carly Simon; Judas Priest; Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis; Harry Belafonte; Elizabeth Cotten; Allen Grubman; Jimmy Iovine; and Sylvia Robinson