Suzanne Joy Lynch MNZM (née Donaldson, born 11 December 1950) is a New Zealand singer who has worked professionally under the names Suzanne Donaldson, Suzanne Lynch and Suzanne.
Suzanne Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Suzanne Joy Donaldson |
| Also known as | Suzanne Donaldson, Sue Lynch, Suzanne |
| Born | 11 December 1950 |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Website | "Suzanne" Official website |
Career
editLynch first came to wide public knowledge in the 1960s as half of the duo The Chicks[1] with her sister, Judy Hindman, on the NZBC television series C'MON. In 1969, she became a solo performer and was a resident performer on the follow-up show Happen Inn. In 1970 she was voted NZ Entertainer of the Year[2] and won a Loxene Golden Disc in 1972.
After marrying fellow entertainer Bruce Lynch she moved to London, England, where she worked as a session musician until she became a regular part of Cat Stevens' vocal group and appeared on several of his albums until he gave up recording after a religious conversion. The first song Lynch did for Stevens was "Oh Very Young" in which she sang the solo and background vocals.[3]
Lynch appeared on the 2008 and 2009 series of Stars in Their Eyes as vocal coach and backup singer.
She is a member of the Lady Killers alongside Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke.
Discography
editCharting singles
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [4] | ||
| 1978 | "You've Really Got a Hold On Me " | 74 |
Honours and awards
edit- 1971 NEBOA Entertainer of the year award
- 1972 APRA Golden Disc award
- 1972–73 Gold Disc Award for Success as a singer in NZ and overseas
- 2001 In the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours, Lynch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to entertainment.[5]
- 2008 Rock’Ons award for International NZ star
- 2008 Top female artist award
- 2008 Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, the highest honour available to a variety entertainer in New Zealand.[3][6]
References
edit- ^ "The Chicks". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ Rock Hall of Fame (NZ)
- ^ a b "Susanne Lynch – History". Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 301. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday honours list 2001". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 4 June 2001. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Variety Artists Club of NZ Benny Award Information and Recipients". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
External links
edit- Official website
- Suzanne Lynch at AllMusic
- Suzanne Lynch discography at Discogs