Bonnie Tyler
Welsh singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gaynor Hopkins (born 8 June 1951),[1] known as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh singer, songwriter, and philanthropist.[2]
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Birth name | Gaynor Hopkins |
Born | (1951-06-08) 8 June 1951 (age 73) 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 |
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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]