Bonnie Tyler
Gaynor Hopkins (born 8 June 1951),[1] known as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh singer, songwriter, and philanthropist.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gaynor Hopkins |
| Born | 8 June 1951 Skewen, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop rock, country rock, Wagnerian rock, progressive rock, heartland rock, soft rock, hard rock, New Wave, disco, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | RCA, Chrysalis, CBS, Columbia, Hansa, Atlantic, East West, CMC Records, Sony, Stick Music, ZYX Music, Celtic Swan Recordings |
| Website | Official site |
She has had several major hit songs such as "Holding Out for a Hero", "Lost in France," "It's a Heartache" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart" which became major hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Tyler represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song "Believe in Me". The song finished in 19th place.[3]
Awards and nominations
Tyler was nominated for a Grammy Award three times and a Brit Award three times. She was awarded an MBE in 2022.
Albums
A list of Tyler's albums:[4]
- The World Starts Tonight (1977)
- Natural Force (1978)
- It's a Heartache (1978)
- Diamond Cut (1979)
- Goodbye to the Island (1981)
- Faster Than The Speed Of Night (1983)
- Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire (1986)
- Hide Your Heart (1988)
- Notes From America (1988)
- Bitterblue (1991)
- Angel Heart (1992)
- Silhouette In Red (1993)
- Free Spirit (1995)
- All In One Voice (1998)
- Heart And Soul (2002) with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Simply Believe (2004)
- Wings (2005)
- Rocks and Honey (2013)
There are also collections of songs from the above albums.
Bonnie Tyler Media
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Tyler at her home in Wales, 1993
Bonnie Tyler with Matt Prior in an acoustic concert in "Familiengarten Eberswalde" (27 May 2006).
Tyler during a sound check for her concert in Dolina Charlotty, Poland, 1 May 2011.
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References
- ↑ "Latest news about Bonnie Tyler". fameball.com. 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.[dead link]
- ↑ "Bonnie Tyler facts: Age, songs, duets, husband and real name of the Welsh superstar". Gold. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ↑ "Bonnie Tyler: 'I did my best at Eurovision'" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2013-05-19. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-22585800. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ↑ "Albums, tapes, and CD's". bonnietyler.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2013.