Suzanne Lynch
Suzanne Joy Lynch MNZM (née Donaldson, born 20 March 1951) is a New Zealand singer who has worked professionally under the names Suzanne Donaldson, Suzanne Lynch and Suzanne.
Suzanne Lynch MNZM | |
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Birth name | Suzanne Joy Donaldson |
Also known as | Suzanne Donaldson, Sue Lynch, Suzanne |
Born | 20 March 1951 |
Origin | New Zealand |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1967–present |
Associated acts | "Oh Very Young" (Cat Stevens) |
Website | "Suzanne" (Official Website) |
Career
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 N.Z. 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.
Honours and awards
- 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.[4]
- 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][5]
References
- "The Chicks". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- Rock Hall of Fame (NZ)
- "Susanne Lynch – History". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- "Queen's Birthday honours list 2001". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 4 June 2001. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- "Variety Artists Club of NZ Benny Award Information and Recipients". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Suzanne Lynch at AllMusic
- Suzanne Lynch discography at Discogs