Annie Haslam | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ann Haslam |
Born | 8 June 1947 |
Origin | Bolton, Lancashire, England |
Genres | Progressive rock, pop, folk, classical |
Occupation(s) | Singer, painter, songwriter, arranger |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, percussion |
Years active | 1971–present |
Labels | White Dove Sire Records Warner Bros. Records Epic Records Virgin Records (Japan) Voiceprint Records Transatlantic Records Cherry Red Records |
Website | AnnieHaslam.com |
Annie Haslam (born 8 June 1947) is an English vocalist, songwriter and painter. She is best known as the lead singer of progressive rock band Renaissance since 1971, and for her long and diverse solo singing career. She has a five-octave vocal range.[1] From 2002, Haslam has developed a parallel career as a visual artist, producing paintings on canvas, painted musical instruments and giclées.