Date of Birth: January 26, 1958
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Anita Baker is an American singer-songwriter, renowned for her soulful and powerful voice, which has earned her a prominent place in the world of contemporary R&B and jazz. Born in Toledo, Ohio, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Baker’s journey to stardom began in the late 1970s. She initially joined the funk band Chapter 8, but it was her solo career that catapulted her to fame. Her 1986 album, “Rapture,” became a critical and commercial success, featuring the hit single “Sweet Love,” which earned her a Grammy Award. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Baker released a series of successful albums, including “Giving You the Best That I Got” and “Compositions,” which solidified her reputation as one of the premier vocalists of her era. With a career spanning over four decades, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and her contributions to music have influenced countless artists. Despite taking a hiatus from recording and touring in the early 2000s, she returned to the stage in the 2010s, delighting fans with her timeless voice and classic hits.
5 Interesting Facts about Anita Baker
1. Anita Baker was adopted by a foster family after her mother abandoned her when she was only two years old.
2. Her breakout album, “Rapture,” sold over 8 million copies worldwide.
3. She took a long hiatus from music in the early 2000s to focus on raising her two sons.
4. Baker has a four-octave vocal range, which is rare and admired in the music industry.
5. In 2018, Anita Baker announced her retirement from touring but later decided to continue performing due to overwhelming fan support.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Anita Baker
1. “You leave home to seek your fortune and when you get it, you go home and share it with your family.”
2. “I say if it’s going to be done, let’s do it. Let’s not talk about it.”
3. “I’m a reluctant diva.”
4. “Music is always around me and in me, and that’s my life.”
5. “I’m not a singer who can just get up and sing. I have to find a reason to sing. I have to have a cause.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Anita Baker’s net worth was estimated to be around $80 million.
Children
Anita Baker has two sons, Walter Baker Bridgeforth and Edward Carlton Bridgeforth, with her former husband Walter Bridgeforth, Jr.
Relevant Links
1. [Anita Baker’s Official Website](http://anitabaker.com/
3. [Anita Baker’s Discography on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/10202-Anita-Baker
4. [Anita Baker on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0048667/
5. [Grammy Awards History for Anita Baker](https://www.grammy.com/artists/anita-baker/11627
