Kiki Dee is a renowned English singer, best known for her blue-eyed soul vocals. Having become the first female singer from the UK to sign for Motown’s Tamla Records, Kiki has been greatly admired for many years throughout the music industry and has continued to create treasured music to this day. With many years of experience working within the music industry, Kiki is incredibly confident whilst performing on stage and understands how to captivate an audience.
Before reaching the heights of fame as a solo artist, Kiki began performing with a band in Leeds at the age of 16. Developed confidence on stage which the audience loved, she was scouted at one of her gigs and was invited to attend an audition in London. Leaving London as a signed solo artist for Fontana Records, Kiki was given the chance to produce her own music professionally and worked her hardest to become successful within the industry. In 1963, Kiki released her first single ‘Early Night’, but none of her singles got much interest until her 1966 release ‘Why Don’t I Run Away From You’, which became a big hit on Radio London and Radio Caroline. As an incredibly talented performer, Kiki has released 40 singles, 3 EPs, and 12 albums throughout her career and continues to perform and create music that is treasured by audiences around the world.
Confident in the spotlight, Kiki has also appeared in the west end, her most notable role being Barbara Dickson in ‘Blood Brothers’. A showstopping performance in both the production and recording process, Kiki received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in the 1989 musical category. Having developed a successful career alongside music legend Elton John, she was portrayed by actress Rachel Muldoon in the 2019 breakthrough Elton John biopic, ‘Rocketman’.
Widely recognised throughout the music industry, Kiki Dee continues to be a popular addition to events around the world. Having released music since 1968, Kiki has remained popular throughout multiple music eras and understands how to captivate an audience whilst keeping up with the current trends. When looking for an experienced, professional singer to perform at your next event, do not hesitate to enquire about booking Kiki today!
