Annie Lennox
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Annie Lennox
Summary
Annie Lennox is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], she… she was born on December 25, 1954[3]. She worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], recording artist[6], music video director[7], and singer-songwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,377 views/month, #2,060 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Aberdeen[2], Annie Lennox…
- Annie Lennox was born on December 25, 1954[3].
- Annie Lennox was born on January 1, 1954[10].
- Among Annie Lennox's spouses was Mitchell Bessel[11].
- A child of Annie Lennox was Tali Lennox[12].
- Annie Lennox held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- British English was Annie Lennox's native language[14].
- Annie Lennox's professions included singer[4].
- Annie Lennox's professions included songwriter[5].
- Annie Lennox's professions included recording artist[6].
- Annie Lennox worked as a music video director[7].
- Annie Lennox's professions included singer-songwriter[8].
- Annie Lennox's professions included HIV/AIDS activist[15].
- Annie Lennox's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music[16].
- Annie Lennox's education included a stint at Harlaw Academy[17].
- A notable work attributed to Annie Lennox is Why[18].
- A notable work attributed to Annie Lennox is Walking on Broken Glass[19].
- A notable work attributed to Annie Lennox is Into the West[20].
- A notable work attributed to Annie Lennox is Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)[21].
- Annie Lennox received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22].
- Annie Lennox received the Livingstone Medal[23].
- Annie Lennox received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24].
- Annie Lennox received the Academy Award for Best Original Song[25].
- Annie Lennox received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[26].
- Annie Lennox received the honorary doctorate[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1954-12-25[30]
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Genre(s): alternative pop, pop, pop soul, rock, soft rock, sophisti-pop, soul[31]
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Community tags: adult contemporary, alternative pop, pop, pop soul, rock, scottish, soft rock, sophisti-pop, soul, standards[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3e30aebd-0557-4cfd-8fb9-3945afa5d72b[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Annie Lennox's place of birth was Aberdeen[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 25, 1954[3] and January 1, 1954[10]. British English was her native language[14].
Education
Educated at Royal Academy of Music[16], a conservatory[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1822[36], headquartered in London[37] and Harlaw Academy[17], a secondary school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1874[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], recording artist[6], music video director[7], singer-songwriter[8], and HIV/AIDS activist[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Why[18], a musical work/composition[41]; Walking on Broken Glass[19], a musical work/composition[42]; Into the West[20], a song[43]; and Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)[21], a musical work/composition[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Livingstone Medal[23], a medallion[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1901[49]; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24]; Academy Award for Best Original Song[25], an award for best original song[50], in United States[51], founded in 1934[52]; Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[26], a film award category[53], in United States[54], founded in 1962[55]; and honorary doctorate[27], a title of honor[56].
Personal Life
Annie Lennox was married to Mitchell Bessel[11]. A child of her was Tali Lennox[12].
Why It Matters
Annie Lennox ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,377 views/month, #2,060 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
She has been cited as an influence by Imogen Heap[59], a singer-songwriter[60], b. 1977[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[63], specialised in music composing[64].
FAQs
Where was Annie Lennox born?
Annie Lennox's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
Who was Annie Lennox married to?
Annie Lennox's spouses include Mitchell Bessel[11].
What did Annie Lennox do for work?
Annie Lennox worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], recording artist[6], music video director[7], and singer-songwriter[8].
Where did Annie Lennox go to school?
Annie Lennox was educated at Royal Academy of Music[16] and Harlaw Academy[17].
What awards did Annie Lennox receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22], Livingstone Medal[23], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24], and Academy Award for Best Original Song[25].
Who did Annie Lennox influence?
Annie Lennox has been cited as an influence by Imogen Heap[59].