Sheryl Crow

Biography

Sheryl Crow, born February 11, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri, is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress whose career spans more than three decades. Raised in a musical household—her mother was a piano teacher and her father a trumpet player—Crow began playing piano at age five and wrote her first song by thirteen. She attended the University of Missouri, majoring in music education, and after graduation worked as an elementary school music teacher before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her musical ambitions.

Crow’s early career included recording advertising jingles and working as a backup singer, most notably for Michael Jackson’s Bad World Tour from 1987 to 1989. She also sang backup for artists like Sting, Rod Stewart, Don Henley, and Stevie Wonder. Her breakthrough came with the 1993 release of her debut album, 'Tuesday Night Music Club,' featuring the Grammy-winning hit 'All I Wanna Do.' Crow’s music is characterized by a blend of rock, pop, country, and blues, and her raspy voice and thoughtful songwriting have earned her nine Grammy Awards and over 50 million albums sold worldwide. She continued her success with albums such as 'Sheryl Crow' (1996), 'The Globe Sessions' (1998), and 'C’mon, C’mon' (2002), and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy as a versatile and influential artist.

Fun Facts

• Sheryl Crow recorded advertising jingles for McDonald's and Toyota before her solo career took off.
• She performed the theme song for the James Bond film 'Tomorrow Never Dies.'
• Crow is a breast cancer survivor and has been a prominent advocate for cancer awareness.
• She adopted two sons, Wyatt and Levi, as a single mother.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Don Henley - Encouraged Crow to perform her own music and pursue a solo career after working with her as a backup singer. (Live performances, songwriting encouragement) [Late 1980s–early 1990s]

Key Collaborators

• Michael Jackson - Crow was a backup singer on the Bad World Tour. (Bad World Tour) [1987–1989]
• Sting - Crow provided backup vocals for Sting. (Live performances, studio sessions) [Late 1980s–early 1990s]
• Rod Stewart - Crow sang backup vocals for Stewart. (Live performances, studio sessions) [Late 1980s–early 1990s]
• Stevie Wonder - Crow worked as a backup singer for Wonder. (Live performances, studio sessions) [Late 1980s–early 1990s]
• Eric Clapton - Clapton recorded songs written by Crow. (Songwriting) [Late 1980s–early 1990s]
• Tuesday Night Music Club - Collaborative group that co-wrote and recorded her debut album. (Tuesday Night Music Club (album)) [1993]

Artists Influenced

• Taylor Swift - Swift has cited Crow as an influence, particularly in blending country and pop elements. (Early albums, genre crossover) [2000s–2010s]
• Brandi Carlile - Carlile has named Crow as an inspiration for her songwriting and vocal style. (Songwriting approach, vocal delivery) [2010s]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. All I Wanna Do (Tuesday Night Music Club)
2. Real Gone
3. Picture (feat. Sheryl Crow) (Cocky)
4. If It Makes You Happy (Sheryl Crow)
5. If It Makes You Happy (Sheryl Crow)
6. Soak Up The Sun (C'Mon, C'Mon)
7. Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die - Live
8. Strong Enough (Tuesday Night Music Club)
9. Sweet Child O' Mine
10. Soak Up The Sun

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia
• MusicBrainz

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