Eagle-Eye Cherry | |
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![]() Cherry in 2019 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry |
Born | [1] | 7 May 1968
Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
Genres | Rock, post-grunge, alternative rock, acoustic |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano |
Years active | 1990–2003 2010–present |
Labels | MCA, Diesel, Sony Music |
Website | eagleeyecherry.com |
Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry[2][3] (born 7 May 1968)[4] is a Swedish singer and stage performer. His 1997 single "Save Tonight" achieved commercial success in Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom, and was voted song of the year in New Zealand. Cherry is the son of American jazz artist Don Cherry and Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry.
He pursued acting during high school, though Cherry's acting career was eventually set aside as his musical career took precedence in his life with his debut album Desireless (1997). He has released several other albums since his debut, and has co-written for other artists and films, and has guest-starred on reality television. Cherry's music is of the acoustic, rock, post-grunge and alternative rock genres.
He is fluent in both English and Swedish.[5]
Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry, (born 7 May 1971 in Skåne, Sweden)
b. 7 May 1971, Stockholm, Sweden.