Annie Lennox
In 1983, Eurythmics' second album yielded the global smash 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),' which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Annie Lennox's androgynous orange crop and man's suit in the video shattered the mold for female pop stars and made her an icon of the new wave era.
Scottish Roots
Annie Lennox was born on Christmas Day 1954 in Aberdeen, Scotland. She studied flute at the Royal Academy of Music before leaving to pursue popular music in London.
The Eurythmics Era
Teaming with Dave Stewart, Lennox fronted Eurythmics through a string of 1980s hits defined by her powerful contralto and striking, gender-bending image. The duo became one of the decade's most influential acts.
Solo Acclaim and Activism
Her 1992 solo debut 'Diva' confirmed her as a major artist in her own right. Beyond music, she has become a prominent humanitarian, campaigning for HIV/AIDS awareness and women's rights.
Career Timeline
- 1954Born December 25 in Aberdeen, Scotland
- 1980Forms Eurythmics with Dave Stewart
- 1983'Sweet Dreams' hits number one in US
- 1985'There Must Be an Angel' tops UK chart
- 1986Eurythmics release album 'Revenge'
- 1990Eurythmics go on extended hiatus
- 1992Solo debut 'Diva' is released
- 1995Covers album 'Medusa' reaches number one UK
- 2004Wins Oscar for 'Into the West'
- 2011Appointed OBE for charity work
- 2022Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Biggest Hits
- Lennox trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London on flute before turning to pop.
- Her solo albums 'Diva' and 'Medusa' both reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.
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