Gwen Stefani Biography

The platinum blonde hair, bright red lipstick and bold fashion statements add to the allure already created by Gwen Stefani’s sultry voice and her innovative dance styles. Stefani broke onto the music scene with the rock/ska band known as No Doubt in 1995. Their album Tragic Kingdom landed them in the limelight with Stefani’s voice belting out familiar tunes like “Just a Girl” “Spiderwebs” and “Don’t Speak.” The crowds went wild and music critics were impressed. The dance-friendly sounds pumped out by No Doubt were an instant smash hit, but it was the girl at the front of the stage that had most people intrigued. Gwen Stefani has been leading the pack ever since.Gwen Stefani joined No Doubt, becoming the lead singer for the grunge-inspired band in 1986. Stefani added a twist to lineup, instead of being the grunge girl, decked out in black and coming across as a withdrawn outcast she used her sex appeal to attract fans. She combined sporty, sexy and a strong voice to culminate who we now know as the public Gwen Stefani. Fans got a dose of Stefani and No Doubt with Tragic Kingdom, a record that ended up selling more than 16 million copies worldwide and one that received several Grammy nominations.2004 was the year that the rockstar Stefani took her efforts solo and released her first debut solo album called Love. Angel. Music. Baby. It was a collaborative effort, fronted by Stefani herself that included the works of Tony Kanal, Linda Perry and The Neptunes, among others. Stefani walked away with several Grammy nominations; one was for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.”Her follow-up solo album The Sweet Escape continued to highlight Stefani’s talents and the resulting album was an extraordinary example of modern day pop music. The title track became an international success, making Stefani one of the most heralded female musical artists of today.In addition to her successful music career, Stefani is known as somewhat of a fashion guru with her trademark platinum hair and glossy red lips defining her style. She is noted for having made most of the clothing that she wears on stage, the result being unusual and eclectic combinations that are often emulated by her fans. Stefani is defined not only as just another pop musician, but as someone who defined herself over the years into an iconic figure whose path in life is no doubt paved with success.