Katrina Leskanich | |
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 Leskanich performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Katrina Elizabeth Leskanich[1] |
| Born | 10 April 1960 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Genres | New wave, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Capitol, UMG, Virgin, Warner Bros., BMG, EMI, Katsweb |
| Spouse | Sher Harper |
| Website | katrinasweb |
Katrina Elizabeth Leskanich (/lɛˈskɑːnɪtʃ/ lesk-AH-nitch;[2] born April 10, 1960) is an American musician and the former lead singer of the British pop rock band Katrina and the Waves. Their song "Walking on Sunshine" was an international hit in 1985. In 1997, the band won the Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom with the song "Love Shine a Light". Both songs were written by Leskanich's long-term bandmate Kimberley Rew.
- ^ "That's The Way – Katrina And The Waves – Custom Backing Track". Karaoke Version. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ^ "Live With… Katrina Leskanich". YouTube. September 10, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2020.