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Christopher Cross - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 03, 1951 |
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| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Christopher Cross's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)'. |
Intro
Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known for his soft rock hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Grammy-winning single 'Sailing' and the Oscar-winning song 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)'.
Early Life & Background
Christopher Cross was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He began his musical career in local bands before being signed to Warner Bros. Records in the late 1970s.
Career Highlights
- Won five Grammy Awards in 1981, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist for his debut album.
- "Sailing" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Song of the Year.
- Co-wrote and performed 'Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1981.
- Released several albums throughout his career, maintaining a successful presence in soft rock and adult contemporary music.
Trivia
- Christopher Cross is one of the few artists to win the 'Big Four' Grammy Awards (Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist) in a single ceremony.
- 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)' was co-written with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen.
- His signature sound is often credited with shaping the early 1980s soft rock genre.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Christopher Cross?
Christopher Cross is 74 years old.
When was Christopher Cross born?
Christopher Cross was born the 3 May 1951.
Where is Christopher Cross from?
San Antonio, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 3rd, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 3, 1951, the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees commenced joint hearings into President Harry S. Truman's dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur. The hearings, lasting until June 27, 1951, aimed to investigate the military situation in the Far East and the circumstances surrounding MacArthur's recall. MacArthur's testimony, delivered over six hours, criticized Truman's Cold War foreign policy and advocated for a more aggressive stance against communism.
- Day of the week: May 3rd, 1951 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Jezebel by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan
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