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Andrea Corr

Andrea Corr - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 17, 1974
Age51
BirthplaceDundalk, County Louth, Ireland
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Andrea Corr's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForLead singer of The Corrs and successful solo artist.

Intro

Andrea Corr is an Irish singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the Celtic folk rock and pop band The Corrs. Alongside her siblings, she achieved international success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, blending pop rock with traditional Irish themes.

Early Life & Background

Andrea Corr was born into a musical family in Dundalk, Ireland, as the youngest of four children. Her parents, Jean and Gerry Corr, were performers who fostered a love of music in their children from an early age.

Career Highlights

  • Lead vocalist and tin whistle player for The Corrs, who rose to international fame in the late 1990s.
  • The Corrs' breakthrough album 'Talk On Corners' (1997) became one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history.
  • Additional success with albums such as 'Forgiven, Not Forgotten' and 'In Blue'.
  • Embarked on a solo career, releasing albums including 'Ten Feet High' (2007) and 'Lifelines' (2011).
  • Acted in films such as 'The Commitments' (1991) and the stage musical 'Dancing at Lughnasa'.

Trivia

  • Andrea and her siblings were awarded MBEs (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2005 for their contributions to music and charitable work.
  • Andrea plays multiple instruments, including the tin whistle and piano.
  • She is known for both her ethereal voice and her philanthropic work.

FAQs

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How old is Andrea Corr?

Andrea Corr is 51 years old.

When was Andrea Corr born?

Andrea Corr was born the 17 May 1974.

Where is Andrea Corr from?

Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.

On Her Birth-Day

About May 17th, 1974, in brief:

  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1974 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
  • #1 UK song: Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Corr
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0180965/