Biography

Bonnie Tyler, originally known as Gaynor Hopkins, was born on June 8, 1951, in Wales. She gained popularity as a singer with her first successful single "Lost In France," which reached the Top 10 in the UK in 1976. Her talent was recognized when she received a nomination for Best British Female Newcomer at the 1977 Brit Awards. Around the same time, Tyler underwent a vocal cord operation to remove nodules, resulting in her uniquely husky voice. Despite this, it did not hinder her career, and she achieved further success with her 1977 single "It's a Heartache," which became a hit both in Europe and North America.