The eye patch alone was a talking point, so i made it bling the pop star talks about her unique style, winning at the brits and how the music industry has belatedly improved on body. One part of her image has always been an eye covering whether that came in. Londonborn louise gabrielle bobbs career got off to a storming start in 1993 when her first release dreams entered the uk charts at number two, smashing the record for the. Louise gabrielle bobb london, april 16 1970 is a british singer who acts under the name gabrielle. Louisa gabrielle bobb born 19 july 1969, known professionally as gabrielle, is a british. The 49yearold has earned 10 uk top 10s, including two hits that became number ones.
Turns out gabrielle only wore her eye patch for one year. She has a problem with one eye and in her career, has worn an eyepatch, a long sideswept fringe or more recently post c. Louise gabrielle bobb born 16 april 1970, known simply as gabrielle, is a multiplatinum selling, brit award winning english singer and songwriter gabrielle was born in hackney, london. Ptosis is a condition where the eyelid may droop or fall. Aug 06, 2018 gabrielle wears an eye patch to hide her drooping eyelid, caused by the condition ptosis, and the singer admitted that she would feel naked if she didnt wear the accessory whilst out in public. The eyepatch became synonymous with gabrielle and she says she wouldnt rule out. One part of her image has always been an eye covering whether that came in the form of an eye patch. Louise gabrielle bobb, better known as just gabrielle, was born april 16, 1970, in hackney, london. British singer gabrielle lifts the secret behind her infamous eye patch when asked by loose women panelist gloria about her current hairstyle. Brit award winning english singer, who records under the name gabrielle. Louise gabrielle bobb born 16 april 1970, known professionally as gabrielle, is a multiplatinum selling, brit award winning english singer and songwriter.
She was born in hackney, london and has released five albums since her debut in 1993. Gabrielle has opened up about being known for wearing her iconic eyepatch. Gabrielle was known for wearing an eyepatch in the videos for her biggest hits. She has been quoted as saying that doing so gives her confidence. Gabrielle shares the reason behind the iconic eyepatch lorraine. Her debut single dreams reached number one on the uk, having entered the british charts at number 2 which was the highest chart entry a solo female debut act at that time. Several years ago when gabrielle first came upon the scene, she wore what i assume was a gimmick in the way of an eye patch to draw attention to herself. Gabrielle usually keeps one eye covered due to a condition called ptosis. In musical terms, shes an award winning female singersongwriter whose maiden single debuted at number one. Contemporary figures who wear an eye patch include. An eyepatch is a small patch that is worn in front of one eye.
Nov 26, 2019 gabrielle might start wearing her eye patch again. Singer gabrielle is as famous for her songs as her sleek look. Out of reach, dreams, rise, sunshine, give me a little more time, biography. Gabrielle earned early 90s living as a secretary, but at night she performed extensively in clubs and bars in london. In 2000 gabrielle notably returned to the charts with the hit single rise, which featured a bob dylan sample of. The singers patch explained, and what shes said about having ptosis. Turning on the car radio on my journey to meet louisa gabrielle bobb aka the multiplatinumselling singer songwriter gabrielle the first sound i. She is highly succesful in her native england, but unfortunately, remains largely unknown in the united states where no talent hiphop and rap. From debut single dreams which reached number one in the uk singles charts. Oct 19, 2018 she also explains the reason behind her iconic eyepatch, which she wore due to an eye condition called ptosis. Gabrielle has a ptosis which is often concealed by an eye patch, a problem for the singer since 1990. The 48yearold singer who is known for wearing a patch or having a large side fringe to cover her lazy eye.
Dave j hogangetty images singer gabrielle is as famous for her songs as her sleek look. However, having reappeared, sporting a new haircut and minus the eye patch, gabrielle released her first new material for almost three years. Dreams come true for awardwinning singer gabrielle hello. The eyeball itself isnt affected, but it might cause minor visual impairments. Dreams singer gabrielle makes musical comeback as she. The singer is back with her first album in 11 years. Gabrielle has had ptosis, the drooping of one eyelid, since childhood. Out of reach almighty radio edit licensed to youtube by. Few, if any, british female artists stand for as much as gabrielle. The rise album reached the top spot in the uk albums chart, where it stayed for three. Her unconventional image includes short tight curls, and an eye patch on one of her eyes she is not blind, but rather has ptosis, also known as lazy eye. The track was rerecorded without the chapman sample and ended up in the. The british singer, whos best known for hits such rise and out of reach, appeared on loose women on monday. Not least because when dreams was first released in 1993, the debut single that did so much to establish gabrielle as one of britains foremost soul singers, adele was a mere 5yearold.
Gabrielle shares the reason behind the iconic eyepatch. April 1970 in london als louise gabrielle bobb ist eine britische sangerin. Gabrielle covers her eye because of the condition ptosis, sometimes referred to as a lazy eye. Her unconventional image includes short tight curls, and an eye patch on one of her eyes. It may be a cloth patch attached around the head by an elastic band or by a string, an adhesive bandage, or a plastic device which is clipped to a pair of glasses. I began my career with an eye patch but not having a huge voice, says the hackneyborn star, who wore an eye patch to cover a lazy eyelid on her. Soul singer gabrielle gets set for festival in dubai the.
The singer suffers from ptosis, a condition where the eyelid may. Dreams singer gabrielle makes musical comeback as she lifts lid on. Lady sings the blues from the observer the guardian. Feb 18, 2019 the singer suffers from a condition called ptosis, which causes the eyelid to either droop or fall credit. Gabrielle has previously said that her covering of the eye was for confidence reasons rather than her health. Releasing her first album in over a decade, gabrielle is back with brand new music and an empowering message about selfesteem, love and life. Honey, if i go out of the house without my eye patch it would be like not wearing any knickers for me.
Gabrielle is known for covering her right eye picture. The eye patch alone was a talking point, so i made it bling the pop star talks about her unique style, winning at the brits and. Singer gabrielle tells bbc breakfasts charlie stayt and naga munchetty about her return to the music scene and how covering her eye gives her confidence to perform. One part of her image has always been an eye covering whether that came in the form of an eye patch or a heavy fringe. Louise gabrielle bobb born 16 april 1970, known simply as gabrielle, is a multiplatinum selling, brit award winning english singer and songwriter. Jan 19, 2020 norwegian singer gabrielle leithaug 1. Charttopping british singer talks on life, music and eye patches news, the knowledge its not long since you were last in these parts playing the abu dhabi grand prix in 2010. Gabrielle says the track, and much of the album, is partly addressed to her younger self who entered the industry 26 years ago complete with an eye patch because of ptosis, a. Eye patch wearing dr hook singer and percussionist. Gabrielle chuckles when i remind her of adeles very public support. Gabrielle is as famous for her sleek look as her hit songs and a part of her image has become synonymous with covering her eye.
Gabrielle is a british singer born louise gabrielle bobb. Her debut album find your way sold over a million copies worldwide, and has been followed by the albums gabrielle and rise, the latter appropriately titled as a comeback album for gabrielle following. How old is gabrielle, why does she wear an eye patch and when. Gabrielle has opened up about being known for wearing her iconic eye patch. The huskyvoiced singer, who famously donned an eye patch at the start of her career, admitted that it took years to build her selfbelief and says she is finally embracing her unique voice.
Her debut single dreams topped the uk singles chart in june 1993. Adele recently spoke of how brit award singer gabrielle was her icon when she was growing up. Her unconventional image includes short tight curls and an eye patch or. At the height of her fame, she wore an eye patch for a year which she has described as her. The british singer, whos best known for hits such rise. Londonborn louise gabrielle bobbs career got off to a storming start in 1993 when her first release dreams entered the uk charts at. Its not long since you were last in these parts playing the abu dhabi grand prix in 2010. Mar 07, 2012 i even made my mum buy me an eye patch and put sequins on it. James joyceauthor he was known to wear one even though he never lost an eye santiago pavlovic bushwick bill rap singer with the ghetto boys momus is a music critic and journalist by trade, but he makes music as well, adapting the baroque formalisms of a foppish man about town for the purposes of irreverence. Gabrielles permanently covered right eye makes her instantly. The 48yearold has earned 10 uk top 10s, including two hits that became number ones.
How old is gabrielle, why does she wear an eye patch and. Following her dreams gabrielle launched her career wearing an eyepatch that made her visually striking a voice that made her distinctive and her differences contributed to her becoming britains most successful soul singer. Louise gabrielle bobb born april 16, 1970, london is an english singer who records under the name gabrielle. Official page of gabrielle, known for dreams, rise, out of reach. Gabrielle was a huge singer in the 90s and noughties. When she began her singing career she took on the stage name gabrielle. Dreams singer reveals truth behind iconic eyepatch gabrielle made her comeback today as she appeared on the chat show loose women where she discussed her iconic eyepatch. She also explains the reason behind her iconic eyepatch, which she wore due to an eye condition called ptosis. Louise gabrielle bobb known simply as gabrielle is a multiplatinum selling brit award winning english singer and songwriter. Gabrielle says going outside without eye patch makes her feel. Information and translations of gabrielle in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Gabrielle says leaving the house without her eye patch on will never happen.
Her debut single dreams topped the uk singles chart in. In the guinness book of records for the highest uk chart entry for a female debut act, gabrielle took the charts by storm with dreams. Gabrielle on her new album and rising again the national. Her unconventional image includes short tight curls and an eye patch or sunglasses. The motown inspired give me a little more time, peaked at number four in the uk charts, and hung around in the top 40 for almost 20 weeks. The pop star on 20 years in the business, her swarovski eye patch, and sneaking out to mcdonalds. It is often worn by people to cover a lost or injured eye, but it also has a therapeutic use in children for the. Gabrielle wont leave house without eye patch music. Jan 28, 2019 british singer gabrielle lifts the secret behind her infamous eye patch when asked by loose women panelist gloria about her current hairstyle. Supplied britians soul queen gabrielle often referred to as the lady with the eyepatch is an ace at putting together heartstirring concerts. Gabrielle has been famous for over 25 years and is largely know for her decision to wear an eye patch but has now revealed that she only wore the patch. Louise gabrielle bobb london, april 16 1970 is a british singer who acts under the name gabrielle gabrielle had the birth name louise bobb. Sep 01, 20 music video by gabrielle performing out of reach.
Gabrielle had her own 80s idols spandau ballet, wham, haircut 100, madonna, but then she discovered her mothers collection and developed a love of soul and reggae marvin gaye, barry white. Following her dreams gabrielle launched her career wearing an eyepatch that. The singer suffers from a condition called ptosis, which causes the eyelid to either droop or fall credit. Gabrielle lifts secret behind infamous eyepatch british singer gabrielle lifts the secret behind her infamous eye patch when asked by loose women panelist gloria about her current.
The 48yearold singer who is known for wearing a patch or having a large side fringe to cover her lazy eye has revealed that although. With candour on the menu, gabrielle also lifted the lid on her signature eye patch, which she wears on account of an eye condition. In school, she suffered from depression and was sometimes suicidal. Gabrielle talks openly about being a working single mum. Jun 20, 2016 adele recently spoke of how brit award singer gabrielle was her icon when she was growing up.
Gabrielle has described covering her eye as her comfort blanket getty images the singer told i that she has has been concealing it from public ever since her school days in south london. Hackney, london is a multiplatinum selling, brit award winning english singer, who records under the name gabrielle. Charttopping british singer talks on life, music and eye patches. She has also won two brit awards, her first for british breakthrough act in 1994 before she scooped best female solo artist in 1997. Gabrielle prepares to rise again 2 decades after her debut. She has also won two brit awards, her first for british breakthrough act in. Find gabrielle discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Free download female singer with an eye patch programs. I wasnt the traditional norm of what a female singer songwriter looked like, wearing an eye patch for reasons that were necessary with a. Louise gabrielle bobb, better known as just gabrielle, was born july 19, 1969, in hackney, london.
Born louise gabrielle bobb in london in april 1970, she hit us with tunes like dreams 1993, if you ever a duet with east 17. She released her debut single dreams in 1993 and it topped the uk singles chart the same year. Gabrielles sixth studio album, her first new music for 11 years, was released. The singer suffers from a condition called ptosis, which causes the eyelid to either droop. Her unconventional image includes short tight curls and an eye patch or sunglassesshe has ptosis, the drooping of one eyelid. This christmas, under my skin edit, shine, thank you, show me, top tracks. The dreams hitmaker wears the signature accessory to hide her drooping eyelid, caused by the condition ptosis which can also cause minor visual impairment, and gabrielle says she would feel naked if she was seen without it in public. How old is gabrielle, where is she now why does she wear. Louisa gabrielle bobb born 19 july 1969, known professionally as gabrielle, is a british singer and songwriter. Jan 28, 2019 singer gabrielle is as famous for her songs as her sleek look.
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