In art, as in any field of human activity, its own laws and traditions operate. The appearance of a new star is always accompanied by enthusiasm and applause. When a star goes out, it is quickly forgotten. An example of this is the fate of Laura Branigan.
Children's hobbies
Famous singers and musicians come to the stage and achieve their goals in different ways. Laura Branigan was born on July 3, 1952 into the average American family. Parents at that time lived in New York. Music and songs were often played in the house. Mother and father loved to sing and did not miss the opportunity to demonstrate their vocal abilities. It is important to note that Laura's grandmother, at one time, took a course in opera singing.
The child grew and developed in a calm and welcoming environment. Even in preschool age, Laura sang in the church choir. Simultaneously with the secondary school, the girl was enrolled in a music school. She studied well. She has successfully performed in musical performances staged by students and teachers. In high school, Branigan sang in a group created by classmates. Young performers even recorded an album with their works, but the team broke up, and there was no continuation.
Professional activity
After graduating from high school, Branigan decided to pursue higher education and entered the vocal department of the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Laura mastered singing techniques and worked as a waitress in a cafe. After a while, having noticed and appreciated her vocal abilities, the student was invited to "sing along" to the famous performer Leonard Cohen. This is not surprising - the range of her voice was five octaves. With Cohen's band, the singer toured around the world.
By the end of the 70s, Laura was ripe for a solo career. At the first stage, the work proceeded with great effort. The singer had to terminate the current contracts and change the manager. Overcoming various obstacles and obstacles, in 1982 Branigan recorded her first album. The success was overwhelming. The hit was a song called "Gloria". The composition stayed in the first positions in the ratings for almost five months. The singer was nominated for the Gremi award.
Essays on personal life
Branigan successfully engaged in vocal creativity. She was awarded a platinum album three times. The singer was invited to prestigious music festivals and competitions. Laura tried acting in films and television series. It worked out well, but the shooting time was taken up unacceptably much.
The personal life of the cult singer has developed dramatically. For fourteen years Laura has been married to musician Larry Krutek. The husband and wife worked together. In 1996, the husband died of cancer. For two years Branigan looked after him, leaving the stage. After this loss, the singer no longer had the strength for further performances. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage on August 26, 2004.
