Joan Baez is a renowned folk singer and political activist born on January 9, 1941 in Staten Island, NY. She is best known for her iconic songs such as "Diamonds & Rust," "We Shall Overcome," and "Joe Hill." Her music and activism have had a lasting impact on the world.
Joan Baez is a member of Folk Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $11 million (2024)
About
Folk singer best known for songs such as "Diamonds & Rust," "We Shall Overcome," and "Joe Hill." She was also a political Activist.
Before Fame
She performed often while attending Boston University. One of her first instruments was the ukelele, which was given to her by a friend of the family.
Trivia
Led Zeppelin covered her song "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You."
Family Life
She married David Harris on March 26, 1968 and after having a son named Gabriel, they divorced on February 15, 1974.
Associated With
She sang "Buddha's Delight" and "Slam" for the Music and Lyrics Soundtrack, as well as dueting with Hugh Grant on "Way Back into Love."