Annie Lennox

Date of Birth: December 25, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: [Leave blank; Annie Lennox is alive]

Biography

Annie Lennox, born Ann Lennox on December 25, 1954, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a renowned Scottish singer, songwriter, political activist, and philanthropist. She first gained international fame as the lead singer of the Eurythmics, a music duo she formed with Dave Stewart in 1980. The duo’s groundbreaking use of synthesizers and Lennox’s striking androgynous look helped them become one of the defining acts of the 1980s. Lennox’s powerful contralto voice and emotive performances have earned her numerous accolades, including eight Brit Awards (more than any other female artist), four Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. After the Eurythmics disbanded in 1990, Lennox embarked on a successful solo career, releasing several critically acclaimed albums including “Diva” (1992) and “Medusa” (1995). In addition to her music career, Lennox is a committed human rights advocate, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS. She founded the SING campaign in 2007 to raise awareness and funds to help prevent the spread of HIV in South Africa. Her humanitarian efforts have been recognized with numerous honors, including an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2011.

5 Interesting Facts about Annie Lennox

1. Annie Lennox has sold over 80 million records worldwide, both as a solo artist and as part of the Eurythmics.

2. She performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

3. Lennox was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music from the Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2013.

4. She is a trained classical musician and studied flute at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

5. Lennox received the Nobel Peace Laureates’ “Woman of Peace” Award in 2009 for her work in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Annie Lennox

1. “Music is an extraordinary vehicle for expressing emotion – very powerful emotions. That’s what draws millions of people towards it. And that’s what I wanted to do.”

2. “I would say that although my music may be or may have been dark at times, it was also a reflection of the world we live in.”

3. “I’ve always had a passion for humanitarian issues, and I think music can be such a powerful vehicle for raising awareness.”

4. “It’s not enough to just talk the talk; you have to walk the walk, and that’s what I’m trying to do.”

5. “I think the key to being happy is allowing yourself to be who you are and not trying to be someone else.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Annie Lennox has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $60 million.

Children

Annie Lennox has two daughters from her marriage to Israeli film and record producer Uri Fruchtmann. Her eldest daughter, Lola Fruchtmann, was born in 1990, and her youngest, Tali Lennox, was born in 1993. Tali Lennox has pursued a career in modeling and art.