Famous British Female Rock Singers

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Kate Bush

(One of the Most Successful British Solo Performers of All Time)

Birthdate: July 30, 1958

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Bexleyheath, England, United Kingdom

Kate Bush is best known for her UK Singles Chart-topper debut single Wuthering Heights. She has released 25 UK Top 40 singles, such as Babooshka and Running Up That Hill. She is known for her literary themes and drew inspiration from James Joyce’s Ulysses. She was also awarded the CBE.

Sheena Easton

(Singer, Actress)

Birthdate: April 27, 1959

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Two-time Grammy-winning artist Sheena Easton first gained attention on The Big Time. With the singles Modern Girl and 9 to 5, she became the second female to feature twice on the same Top Ten chart. Easton is the only artist with a top 5 hit on all Billboard singles charts.

Florence Welch

(Lead Vocalist & Primary Songwriter of the Indie Rock Band 'Florence and the Machine')

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Birthdate: August 28, 1986

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Camberwell, London, United Kingdom

English singer, Florence Welch, is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine. The band’s debut album was a massive hit and reached the top position on the UK Albums Chart. She is also a solo performer known for her Bohemian way of dressing. She is a vocal advocate for LGBTQA+ rights.

Melanie C

(Singer-songwriter)

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Birthdate: January 12, 1974

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Whiston, England

Paloma Faith

(Pop and Soul Singer Best Known for Her Retro and Eccentric Fashion and Music)

Birthdate: July 21, 1981

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: London, England

Paloma Faith is a British singer, actress, and songwriter. She is best known for her album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, which received double-platinum certification in the UK apart from earning Faith her maiden BRIT Award nomination. Renowned for her eccentric style, Paloma Faith has also received prestigious awards like the ASCAP Award.

Marianne Faithfull

(Singer)

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Birthdate: December 29, 1946

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Hampstead

Marianne Faithfull is an English singer, actress, and songwriter. Faithfull emerged as one of the most prominent female music artists during the 1960s when the United States was happily embracing the British Invasion. However, her professional achievements were overshadowed by heroin addiction, homelessness, and an eating disorder in the 1970s. Nevertheless, Marianne Faithfull staged a comeback and became successful.

Viv Albertine

(Musician)

Birthdate: December 1, 1954

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Abigail Hopkins

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: August 20, 1968

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Putney, London