Eagle-Eye Cherry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eagle-Eye Cherry
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| Birth name | Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry |
| Born | 7 May 1968 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock, post-grunge, alternative rock, acoustic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano |
| Years active | 1990–2003 2010–present |
| Labels | MCA, Diesel, Sony Music |
| Associated acts | Neneh Cherry, Mabel, Titiyo |
Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry (born on May 7, 1968) is a singer and performer from Sweden. He is famous for his 1997 song "Save Tonight". This song was a big hit in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It was even voted song of the year in New Zealand!
Eagle-Eye Cherry comes from a very musical family. His father was a jazz artist named Don Cherry. His mother, Moki Cherry, was a Swedish artist and designer.
He started his career as an actor. But soon, his love for music took over. He released his first album, Desireless, in 1997. Since then, he has released several more albums. He has also written songs for other artists and for movies. His music style includes acoustic, rock, and alternative rock. He speaks both English and Swedish.
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Early Life and Family
Eagle-Eye Cherry was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 7, 1968. His father, Don Cherry, was a famous American jazz musician. His mother, Monika Cherry, was a Swedish painter and artist.
He has a diverse background. His grandmother was of Choctaw descent, and his grandfather was African-American. Eagle-Eye is one of five children. His half-sister is the well-known singer Neneh Cherry. He also has other half-siblings who are musicians.
When he was 12, Eagle-Eye moved to New York City for school. He stayed there to work as an actor and play drums in bands. At 16, he went to the High School of Performing Arts in New York. Famous actors like Jennifer Aniston also attended this school.
Music Career
Eagle-Eye Cherry started his career in acting. He appeared in films like Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) and Born on the Fourth of July (1989). In 1993, he was in a TV show called South Beach.
After his father passed away in 1995, Eagle-Eye returned to Stockholm. He decided to focus completely on his music. He began writing and recording his first album, Desireless, in his own bedroom. He worked hard to make it perfect.
Desireless became a huge success around the world. It sold four million copies! It was also certified platinum in the United States, meaning it sold over a million copies there.
Eagle-Eye Cherry has also worked on many other projects. He co-wrote and sang on a song called "Wishing It Was" for Santana's album Supernatural. His music has been featured in popular movies like Y tu mamá también, Holes, and Billy Elliot.
Some of his most popular songs include "Save Tonight", "Falling in Love Again", and "Are You Still Having Fun?".
In 2012, he was a musical guest on The Voice of Romania. His fifth album, Streets of You, was released in 2018. His latest album, Back on Track, came out in 2023.
Albums
Eagle-Eye Cherry has released several studio albums and one live album.
Studio Albums
- Desireless (1997)
- Living in the Present Future (2000)
- Sub Rosa (2003)
- Can't Get Enough (2012)
- Streets of You (2018)
- Back on Track (2023)
Live Albums
- Live and Kicking (2007)
Film and Television Appearances
Eagle-Eye Cherry has appeared in several films and TV shows throughout his career.
Film
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Teenager
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Vet #1
- The Doors (1991) as Roadie
Television
- ABC Afterschool Special (1988)
- The Cosby Show (1990)
- South Beach (1993) as Vernon (5 episodes)
See also
In Spanish: Eagle-Eye Cherry para niños
