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Björk

1965 - Today

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Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( BYURK, Icelandic: [pjœr̥k ˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtouhtɪr̥] ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning four decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. She is one of the most influential pioneers in electronic and experimental music. Born and raised in Reykjavík, Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes by the age of 21. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Björk is the 191st most popular musician (down from 122nd in 2019), the 11th most popular biography from Iceland (down from 6th in 2019) and the most popular Icelander Musician.

Björk is most famous for her eclectic musical style, which incorporates elements of classical, jazz, and electronic music. Björk's vocal range is mezzo-soprano.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Björk ranks 191 out of 3,175. Before her are Gilbert O'Sullivan, Alfred Cortot, Romano Mussolini, Gheorghe Zamfir, Ian Paice, and Cliff Richard. After her are Chick Corea, James Hetfield, Bernard Haitink, Itzhak Perlman, Fatboy Slim, and Dr. Alban.

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Among people born in 1965, Björk ranks 19. Before her are Mads Mikkelsen, Brandon Lee, Krist Novoselic, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Charlie Sheen, and Shawn Michaels. After her are Laurent Blanc, Kevin McCarthy, Jeffrey Wright, Rodney King, Sarah Jessica Parker, and José Luis Chilavert.

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In Iceland

Among people born in Iceland, Björk ranks 11 out of 190. Before her are Snorri Sturluson (1179), Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (1942), Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (1943), Ari Thorgilsson (1067), Halla Margrét Árnadóttir (1964), and Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir (1000). After her are Ásgeir Ásgeirsson (1894), Bjarni Herjólfsson (966), Kristján Eldjárn (1916), Egill Skallagrímsson (904), Halldór Ásgrímsson (1947), and Guðni Th. Jóhannesson (1968).

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Among MUSICIANS In Iceland

Among musicians born in Iceland, Björk ranks 1. After her are Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969), Jónsi (1975), Hildur Guðnadóttir (1982), Georg Hólm (1976), Ólafur Arnalds (1986), and Kjartan Sveinsson (1978).

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