Toyah Willcox | |
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 Willcox performing live at Let's Rock Liverpool in 2021 | |
| Born | Toyah Ann Willcox 18 May 1958 Kings Heath, Birmingham, England |
| Other names | Toyah |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
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| Formerly of | Toyah |
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| Website | toyahwillcox |
Toyah Ann Willcox (born 18 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter. In a career spanning more than 40 years, she has had eight top 40 singles, released over 20 albums, written two books, appeared in over 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows.[1]
Between 1977 and 1983, Willcox fronted the eponymous band Toyah, before embarking on a solo career in the mid-1980s. At the Brit Awards 1982, Willcox was nominated for British Breakthrough Act, and Best Female Solo Artist. She was nominated a further two times in this category in 1983, and in 1984. Her hit singles, which she co-wrote, include "It's a Mystery", "Thunder in the Mountains" and "I Want to Be Free".
Willcox is married to English guitarist Robert Fripp.
- ^ "TOYAH – The Official Toyah Willcox Website (Biography)". Toyahwillcox.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2011.