Sheryl Suzanne Crow By Kelsey McMillan
Basic Info Born on February 11, 1962 in Kenneth, Missouri Sheryl went to college for music education After college she became a music teacher
Steps to Success Moved to L.A. in 1986 Moved to L.A. in 1986 Recorded jingles for commercials & worked as a backup singer Recorded jingles for commercials & worked as a backup singer Sang on Michel Jackson’s “BAD” world tour Sang on Michel Jackson’s “BAD” world tour In 1991 she recorded an album, but shelved it because it sounded to “slick” In 1991 she recorded an album, but shelved it because it sounded to “slick”
The Tuesday Music Club Began to play in this band with Bill Bottrell, David Baerwald, David Ricketts, and Sheryl’s then- boyfriend Kevin Gilbert Began to play in this band with Bill Bottrell, David Baerwald, David Ricketts, and Sheryl’s then- boyfriend Kevin Gilbert Recorded multi- platinum album with smash hit “All I Wanna Do” Recorded multi- platinum album with smash hit “All I Wanna Do”
Stairway to Stardom Sheryl decided to leave the band & go solo Sheryl decided to leave the band & go solo She won 3 Grammy awards in 1995 She won 3 Grammy awards in 1995 Released her 1 st solo album in 1996 & won 2 Grammy awards Released her 1 st solo album in 1996 & won 2 Grammy awards Went on tour in Went on tour in Released 3 rd album in 1996 which won her another Grammy Released 3 rd album in 1996 which won her another Grammy Released another album in 2006 & was nominated for 3 Grammys Released another album in 2006 & was nominated for 3 Grammys
Personal Life Dated Eric Clapton, Owen Wilson, and Lance Armstrong Dated Eric Clapton, Owen Wilson, and Lance Armstrong Was engaged to Lance Armstrong, but broke up shortly after Was engaged to Lance Armstrong, but broke up shortly after Then discovered she had breast cancer Then discovered she had breast cancer Completed treatment Completed treatment
Sheryl’s Dream Baby Sheryl adopted a baby boy, Wyatt in 2007 Sheryl adopted a baby boy, Wyatt in 2007
Continued Success Released her 7 th and 8 th albums Released her 7 th and 8 th albums Did lots of charity work; mostly environmental Did lots of charity work; mostly environmental
Discography
Discography (cont.)
“Soak Up The Sun” A acoustic version of her biggest hit e.com/watch?v=lV HY4-Jx48o e.com/watch?v=lV HY4-Jx48o
Quiz!!!
Question 1: When did Sheryl record her 1 st album? A.2012 B.1993 C.1996
Question 2: Who was Sheryl engaged to? A.Owen Wilson B.Lance Armstrong C.Eric Clapton
Question 3: What is her 5 th album’s title? A.C’mon, C’mon B.Home for Christmas C.100 Miles From Memphis
Answers #1- C #2- B. Lance Armstrong #3- A. C’mon C’mon
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