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Suzanne Joy Lynch MNZM (née Donaldson, born 11 December 1950) is a New Zealand singer who has worked professionally under the names Suzanne Donaldson, Suzanne Lynch and Suzanne.
Suzanne Lynch | |
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| Birth name | Suzanne Joy Donaldson |
| Also known as | Suzanne Donaldson, Sue Lynch, Suzanne |
| Born | 11 December 1950 |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Website | "Suzanne" Official website |
Lynch first came to wide public knowledge in the 1960s as half of the duo The Chicks[1] with her sister, Judy Hindman, on the NZBC television series C'MON. In 1969, she became a solo performer and was a resident performer on the follow-up show Happen Inn. In 1970 she was voted NZ Entertainer of the Year[2] and won a Loxene Golden Disc in 1972.
After marrying fellow entertainer Bruce Lynch she moved to London, England, where she worked as a session musician until she became a regular part of Cat Stevens' vocal group and appeared on several of his albums until he gave up recording after a religious conversion. The first song Lynch did for Stevens was "Oh Very Young" in which she sang the solo and background vocals.[3]
Lynch appeared on the 2008 and 2009 series of Stars in Their Eyes as vocal coach and backup singer.
She is a member of the Lady Killers alongside Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke.
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Charting singles
- 1971 NEBOA Entertainer of the year award
- 1972 APRA Golden Disc award
- 1972–73 Gold Disc Award for Success as a singer in NZ and overseas
- 2001 In the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours, Lynch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to entertainment.[5]
- 2008 Rock’Ons award for International NZ star
- 2008 Top female artist award
- 2008 Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, the highest honour available to a variety entertainer in New Zealand.[3][6]
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