Linda Lewis Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Linda Lewis (born Linda Ann Fredericks, 27 September 1950, West Ham, Essex) is an English vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. Lewis is the oldest of six children, three of whom also had singing careers. She is best known for the singles "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo" (1972), "Sideway Shuffle" (1973), and her version of Rudy Clark's "Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" (1975) albums such as Lark (1972), Not a Little Girl Anymore (1975) and Woman Overboard (1977), and the later Second Nature (1995), which became successful in countries such as Japan. Lewis also provided vocals for others such as David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Rick Wakeman, Rod Stewart, Hummingbird, Joan Armatrading and Jamiroquai.Lewis is a self-taught guitarist and keyboard player, influenced by Harry Nilsson, Billie Holiday and Smokey Robinson, also drawing inspiration from others such as Joni Mitchell. Her music blends folk, funk and soul, a mix of genres that makes Lewis a forerunner to artists such as Des'ree and India.Arie.
Net Worth
$5 Million
Date Of Birth
September 27, 1950
Place Of Birth
West Ham, London, England, UK
Occupation
Musician
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Nicknames
Linda Lewis, Lewis, Linda
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
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Singer and occasional actress.
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Was known by her birth name of Linda Fredericks until signing with Polydor Records in 1967: the label asked her to change her name as it was too similar to that of another Polydor artist: Linda Kendrick. Linda Fredericks adopted the surname Lewis in honor of American pop/soul singer Barbara Lewis.
