Cyndi Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her distinctive voice, eccentric fashion, and bold personality.

She rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Time After Time, True Colors, and She Bop.

Lauper started performing in cover bands in the 1970s but wanted to write and perform original music.

She co-founded the band Blue Angel, but after legal and financial struggles, the group disbanded.

Before fame, Lauper faced difficulties breaking into the music industry.

She performed in cover bands but lost her voice due to vocal strain, leading doctors to believe she might never sing again.

With the help of vocal training, she recovered and went on to have a successful career.

As a female artist in the 1980s, she had to fight against industry norms that tried to shape her image and music.

She insisted on her unique, colourful style and refused to be moulded into a typical pop star.

Her early band, Blue Angel, had financial and legal troubles that left her bankrupt before she even became famous.

Later, she had disputes with record labels over creative control of her music.

While she was a superstar in the 1980s, musical trends shifted, and she had to reinvent herself to stay relevant.

She successfully transitioned into Broadway and won a Tony Award for Kinky Boots in 2013.

She has spoken about dealing with depression, particularly during periods when her career slowed down. She later became an advocate for mental health awareness.

Lauper has been a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, co-founding the True Colors Fund to support homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

This work has sometimes faced resistance, but she remains committed to activism.

In 2010, she revealed she had been diagnosed with psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that affected her physically and emotionally.

She has since worked to raise awareness about it.

Despite these challenges, Lauper remains a respected and influential artist, proving her resilience and ability to adapt. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2015). Has sold over 50 million records worldwide. One of the most influential female artists in pop music history. Continues to tour, record music, and advocate for social causes. All support Information Googles.