Seal

English singer-songwriter with iconic hits

Seal - English singer-songwriter with iconic hits
Born

February 19th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1963, this English singer-songwriter gained prominence with a unique blend of pop and soul music. The debut album, 'Seal', released in 1991, featured the worldwide hit 'Crazy'. The follow-up album, 'Seal II', included the Grammy Award-winning song 'Kiss from a Rose', which was featured in the film 'Batman Forever'. Throughout a successful career, collaborations with artists like Adams and Bacharach resulted in several chart-topping singles.

Released the hit album 'Seal' in 1991

Won multiple Grammy Awards including Record of the Year for 'Kiss from a Rose'

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