Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper
Full Name and Common Aliases
Born Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper on June 22, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, she is commonly known as Cyndi Lauper.
Birth and Death Dates
No death date applies to Cyndi Lauper. She remains active in her music career and humanitarian work.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her musical style incorporates elements of new wave, pop, rock, and punk.
Early Life and Background
Growing up on Long Island, New York, Cyndi Lauper developed a passion for music at an early age. She was influenced by various genres, including jazz, soul, and folk, which shaped her unique sound. Lauper's family struggled financially during her childhood, but she found solace in singing and performing.
Major Accomplishments
Lauper's breakthrough came with the release of her debut album She's So Unusual (1983), featuring hit singles like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time." Her subsequent albums, including True Colors (1986) and A Night to Remember (1996), solidified her position as a chart-topping artist. Throughout her career, Lauper has received numerous awards and nominations for her music, acting, and philanthropic work.
Notable Works or Actions
Lauper's most notable works include:
Her iconic songs "True Colors," "Time After Time," and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
Acting roles in films like Vibes (1988) and Offbeat (1986)
Collaborations with artists such as Elvis Costello, Tony Bennett, and The Bangles
Her work on the musical Kinky Boots, for which she won a Tony Award for Best Original Score
Impact and Legacy
Cyndi Lauper's impact on popular culture extends far beyond her music. She has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, women's empowerment, and animal welfare. In 2018, Lauper was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF, focusing on issues affecting children around the world.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Lauper's influence can be seen in various aspects:
Her music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans
Her commitment to social justice and human rights has made a lasting impact on her community
* Her unique style, both on stage and off, has become an iconic part of pop culture history
Quotes by Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper's insights on:
When I got hoarse, the manager would say, 'Drink this. Joplin used to drink this,' and I used to say, 'Joplin? Joplin's dead.
There’s ageism in everything. I don’t give a hoot. It isn’t what other people think; it’s what you think. But it’s hard to come to terms with getting older. I admire people like Vivienne Westwood.
Somebody did complain to me and tell me that my clothes were so loud they couldn’t hear me sing.
The ’80s was a really creative and brave period. Remember, it was a period of ultraconservatism, and so you needed brave people to push ahead like that.
I don’t have good business sense. You never get much money for the arts. But I like independence. I like to grow.
My mother said I was a little odd as a kid. I was alone a lot, but I didn’t feel alone.
I knew Queen Elizabeth didn’t do any laundry! I knew I wasn’t going to be doing laundry. I was going to be singing.