Annie Lennox
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Summary
Annie Lennox was born on December 25, 1954[1], in Aberdeen[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], recording artist[5], music video director[6], and singer-songwriter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,353 views/month, #2,060 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1954[9]
- Spouse: Mitchell Bessel[10]
- Child: Tali Lennox[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: British English[13]
- Occupation: HIV/AIDS activist[14], composer[15], musician[16]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[17], Harlaw Academy[18]
- Notable work: Why[19], Walking on Broken Glass[20], Into the West[21], Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)[22]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Livingstone Medal[24], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25], Academy Award for Best Original Song[26], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[27], honorary doctorate[28], Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist[29]
- Member of: Royal Society of Edinburgh[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Genre: pop music[32], new wave[33], rock music[34]
- Record label: 19 Recordings[35], Arista Records[36], Decca[37], RCA Records[38]
- Discography: Annie Lennox discography[39]
- Commons category: Annie Lennox[40]
- Voice type: contralto[41]
- Family name: Lennox[42]
- Given name: Jeanne[43]
- Significant event: Montreux Jazz Festival 1992[44]
- Official website: http://www.annielennox.com[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Annie Lennox[46]
- Commons gallery: Annie Lennox[47]
- Instrument: piano[48], voice[49], recorder[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
- Topic has template: Template:Annie Lennox[52]
Why It Matters
Annie Lennox has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
She has been cited as an influence by Imogen Heap[55], a singer-songwriter[56], b. 1977[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[59], specialised in music composing[60].
FAQs
Where was Annie Lennox born?
Annie Lennox was born in Aberdeen[2].
Who was Annie Lennox married to?
Annie Lennox's spouses include Mitchell Bessel[10].
What did Annie Lennox do for work?
Annie Lennox worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], recording artist[5], music video director[6], and singer-songwriter[7].
Where did Annie Lennox go to school?
Annie Lennox was educated at Royal Academy of Music[17] and Harlaw Academy[18].
What awards did Annie Lennox receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Livingstone Medal[24], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[25], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[26].
Who did Annie Lennox influence?
Annie Lennox has been cited as an influence by Imogen Heap[55].