Chapter 1
The accidental voice
Chapter 2
The Jim Steinman era
Chapter 3
Global crossover and Eurovision
Chapter 4
The legacy of a rock queen
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Bonnie Tyler
Ch 1 · The accidental voice
diego The accidental voice
Told to stay silent, / she let out a scream, / got her legendary voice!
diego Tyler achieved her first major international hit in 1977 with the country-pop crossover song "It's a Heartache."
diego A vocal cord operation in 1977 accidentally gave Tyler her famous, husky rock voice.
Fun Fact
Vocal surgery mishap: Bonnie Tyler's raspy voice resulted from screaming during her recovery from vocal nodule surgery in 1977.
Glossary
nodule (noun)
A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one. In 1977, Bonnie Tyler underwent surgery to remove these growths, which permanently changed her singing style.
A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one. In 1977, Bonnie Tyler underwent surgery to remove these growths, which permanently changed her singing style.
Quiz
How long was Bonnie Tyler ordered to remain completely silent after her 1977 vocal surgery?
Quiz
What medical procedure in 1977 accidentally gave Bonnie Tyler her signature raspy singing voice?
Quiz
What did Bonnie Tyler do during her post-surgery recovery that scarred her vocal cords?