Jenny Darren | |
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Birth name | Jennifer Harley |
Also known as | Jennifer Angela Phillips (adopted) |
Born | Birmingham, Warwickshire, England | 13 October 1949
Origin | Dudley, Worcestershire (now W. Midlands), England |
Genres | Rock, blues, jazz, Celtic, classical |
Occupation(s) | Singer, lyricist, poet, writer |
Instrument(s) | Voice, guitar |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Philips/Fontana, Major Minor, Columbia, BUK, Decca, DJM, Angel Air, Seacrest Oy Green-Tree Nu Music Records |
Website | jennydarren |
Jenny Darren is a British rock singer. The Pat Benatar hit "Heartbreaker" was written for her.[1][2] She is known for her bluesy rock voice, on such tracks as "Ladykiller", and the Buk single, "Slay Me Like a Lady".[3] Darren has released eleven albums to date, and has been featured on various other albums and compilations. She is one of the few female classic rock vocalists.
Darren was part of "The dream of Olwen" by Second City Sound that entered the top 50 at number 43 in 1969.[4]