American singer and actress Cyndi Lauper's shelf of awards is adorned with many prestigious awards. Worldwide popularity hit her in the mid-1980s. Cindy is still popular with fans as a singer, actress and songwriter.
Lauper has one zest that she has not changed since the early 1980s. She is daring, extravagant and provocative. This applies not only to the stage, but also to backstage life.
Childhood and youth of Cyndi Lauper
She was born on June 22, 1953 in New York (USA). The girl was brought up in a large family. The childhood of a celebrity cannot be called happy. Her parents divorced when Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper (real name of the star) was barely 5 years old. Soon, my mother married a second time, but this time family life did not work out either. Cynthia's mother was forced to go to work as a waitress in order to somehow feed her three children.
Cynthia grew up as an eccentric child. Her behavior did not at all resemble the manners of a decent girl. She allowed herself to fight, adored rock and boldly could answer the one who encroached on her honor. She soon mastered the guitar. The creative nature of Cynthia "rushed out." She went to Richmond Hill School. She did not receive a secondary education, because she believed that obtaining knowledge was a heavy burden.
Cynthia had a difficult relationship not only at school, but also at home. Relations with the stepfather were simply terrible. In one of her interviews, the star said that he harassed her. Once she could not stand it, gathered all the necessary things and ran away from home. She had to live in the forest for several weeks.
Cynthia was sorely lacking funds for food, not to mention a luxurious life. She sang in bars and restaurants, spent the night with friends, and sometimes just on the street. The girl was absolutely not sure about the future, but still hoped for the best. She decided to pass her school exams, after which she moved to Vermont to get an education.
The creative path of Cyndi Lauper
Lauper's singing career began in the early 1970s. At first she was a member of musical groups in New York. The musicians made money by playing cover versions of popular tracks. Cindy didn't go unnoticed. A bright singer with a voice of four octaves was noticed by managers. Soon she had the honor to work in a recording studio.
In 1977, the singer presented the first single to music lovers. After recording the track, she almost said goodbye to her professional career. The fact is that Cindy tore her vocal cords. Many said that she can forever forget about the stage. But Loper was stronger than the envious. She decided to overcome her problems. Cindy got a job as a saleswoman. In parallel with this, she was engaged in professional voice restoration.
A year later, she created her own team. Her brainchild was named "Blue Angel". In 1980, the group's discography was replenished with a debut album. Cindy was waiting for recognition of her talent, and she waited for this moment. In all other respects, the collection turned out to be a complete “failure”. Lauper and the musicians were in debt. The sales of the album fell short of their expectations.
Cindy's voice is the only good thing in the debut LP. Thanks to her strong vocal abilities, she managed to sign a contract with the Portrait label. It was the first serious step, which soon turned the life of a little-known singer upside down.
Solo album presentation
In 1983, the presentation of Cyndi Lauper's solo album took place. We are talking about the "golden" collection of her discography called She's So Unusual. The record blew up all sorts of charts. Lauper topped the musical Olympus.
The hallmarks of the collection were the songs Time After Time and Girls Just Want to Have Fun. It is noteworthy that these songs are relevant to this day. A video clip was also filmed for the last track.
The debut LP went platinum several times. For this record, Lauper received her first Grammy Award. This automatically enrolled the performer among world-class stars.
In 1986, the presentation of the second album took place. We are talking about the plate True Colors. Despite all the expectations of the singer, the second studio album did not repeat the success of the first album. This did not prevent some tracks from becoming immortal hits.
The singer managed to replenish the discography with 12 albums. She released Memphis Blues in 2010. According to Billboard, this is the best blues compilation of 2010.
Films featuring Cyndi Lauper
Cindy is a versatile person. For a long creative career, she tried herself as an actress. Her filmography includes several dozen films. Does not ignore Lauper and series if they have an interesting plot. Among the most favorite films with Cindy: "Illumination" and "Let's go".
And although both projects had an average rating, "fans" extol Lauper's game. She was very good at conveying the character of the main characters. But still, her acting career is not comparable in success to her singing.
Personal life of the artist
During the early 1980s, Cindy was in a more than working relationship with music manager David Wolf. It was this man who helped Cindy sign a contract with the first label. Unfortunately, the relationship was doomed to fail. David and Lauper were different people and each had their own priorities in life.
The star's next romance was with co-star David Thornton. In the early 1990s, the couple officially legalized their relationship. After 6 years they had a son.
Fans who want to feel the biography of the singer should definitely read the book of her memoirs. It was released in 2012 and was sold in significant numbers.
Lauper is open about her support for the LGBT community. A woman sincerely despises those who infringe on representatives of sexual minorities. On the True Colors tour, Cindy was joined by LGBT people and all those who share their position.
The latest news about the singer can be found on Instagram. Fans admire the forms of the singer. Loper looks perfect for his age.
By the way, Lauper's fortune is estimated at $30 million. Cindy devotes a lot of time to charity, as well as the development of social programs for vulnerable segments of the population.
Cyndi Lauper today
In 2018, she became a participant in the prestigious Women in Music ceremony. The ceremony is owned by Billboard. Cindy received the Icon Award for her outstanding achievements and historical contribution to the development of the art of music.
Loper actively continues to make music. She acts not only as a singer, but also as a producer. Cindy puts on musicals that are highly praised by music critics.
In 2019, Lauper held several concerts in the Los Angeles area. Cindy failed to complete the concert program for 2019-2020. due to restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
