Toyah Willcox

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Toyah Willcox
Willcox performing live at Let's Rock Liverpool in 2021
Background information
Birth name	Toyah Ann Willcox
Also known as	Toyah
Born	(1958-05-18) 18 May 1958 (age 66) Kings Heath, Birmingham, England
Genres	Post-punk new wave rock pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter actress television presenter
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Safari Portrait Aardvark E.G. Zomba Music Group
Formerly of	Toyah
Spouse(s)	Robert Fripp ​ (m. 1986)​
Website	toyahwillcox.com

Toyah Ann Willcox (born 18 May 1958) is an English singer, actress, and TV presenter. In a career spanning more than 40 years, she has had eight top 40 singles, released over 20 albums, written two books, appeared in over 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows.^[1]

Between 1977 and 1983, Willcox fronted the eponymous band Toyah, before embarking on a solo career in the mid-1980s. At the 1982 Brit Awards, Willcox was nominated for British Breakthrough Act, and Best Female Solo Artist. She was nominated a further two times in this category in 1983, and in 1984. Her hit singles include "It's a Mystery", "Thunder in the Mountains" and "I Want to Be Free".