Little Horton, West Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Gender
Female
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Generation
Baby Boomer
Height
163 cm (5'4")
Profession
Singer, Songwriter
📖 Kiki Dee Biography
Kiki Dee is an English singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1970s. She was born Pauline Matthews in Little Horton, Bradford. Her career began in the early 1960s when she was discovered by a record producer while singing at a local venue. She became the first British artist to sign with Motown Records in 1970. Her most famous hit is the 1976 duet 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' with Elton John. The song reached number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100. Throughout her career, she has released numerous albums and toured extensively across the globe. She also achieved success in musical theatre, notably appearing in the West End production of 'Blood Brothers'. Her distinctive soulful voice has earned her a dedicated following over several decades. She continues to be recognized as a significant figure in British popular music history.