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Tarja Turunen Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Husband, Songs and Net Worth

Last Updated on February 26, 2025: By Anthony Gachie

Tarja Turunen Biography

Tarja Turunen is a Finnish heavy metal singer born in Kitee, Finland. However, she is best known as the former lead vocalist of Nightwish. She studied lyrical singing at Sibelius Academy and Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe.

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David Walliams Biography

David Walliams is an English comedian, actor, talent-show judge, and author who was born in Wimbledon, London, England, the United Kingdom. He is best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me. [Read more…] about David Walliams Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Books, Movies, and Net Worth.

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Peter Frampton Biography

Peter Frampton is an English-American Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter born and brought up in Bromley, United Kingdom. He rose to prominence as a member of the rock bands the Herd and Humble Pie, and thereafter, in his career, Frampton found substantial success as a solo artist. Frampton has released several albums, including his breakthrough album, the live recording Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), which generated several hit singles and has been certified 8× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.

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George Baker Bio,Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Solo Songs, Paloma Blanca and Net Worth.

Last Updated on May 9, 2024: By Njora Robert

George Baker Biography

George Baker is a popular Dutch singer and songwriter who, together with his band George Baker Selection, scored two international hits in the 1970s, “Paloma Blanca” and “Little Green Bag”. Additionally, he also recorded as a solo artist for a number of years.


10 Quick Facts About George Baker

  1. Name: George Baker
  2. Age: 77 Years (2022)
  3. Birthday: 8 December
  4. Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  5. Height: 5 feet 9 inches (178cm)
  6. Nationality: Dutch
  7. Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: To be updated
  10. Net worth: $ 1.7 million

George Baker Age

Baker is 77 years old as of 2021, he was born on 8 December 1944, in Hoorn, Netherlands. He celebrates his birthday on 8 December every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

George Baker Height

George’s height is approximately 5 feet 9 inches (178 cm) tall.

George Baker Weight

Goerge weighs around 85 kg (187lbs).

George Baker Education

George played guitar in a school band (The Jokers) with Bob Ketzer, though at the age of 14, he left school and took jobs unloading ships on the Zaan and eventually as a factory worker at a lemonade factory. In 1961, he took the stage name “Body” and formed the band Body and the Wild Cats, with Bob Ketzer and his brother Ruud as well as Gerrit Bruyn on bass, all from Wormerveer.

George Baker Family

George was born to a Dutch mother Nel Bouwens and an Italian father Peppino Caruso, who was a soldier and ended up in the Netherlands during World War II as a prisoner of war. His father was killed while attempting to escape before Bouwens was born. Bouwens was brought up by his mother and his grandparents, Willemke Woudstra and Johannes Bouwens (1886–1952), first in Hoorn and from 1957 on the Wandelweg in Wormerveer.

George Baker Wife

George is married to Blanche and they live near the Dutch town of Gouda.

George Baker Children

George has 7 children from two marriages. Their names will be updated soon.

George Baker Net worth

Baker has an estimated net worth of $ 1.7 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Singer and Songwriter. Through his various sources of income, George has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

George Baker Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about George.

George Baker Image
George Baker Image

George Baker Wiki

  • Full Names: Johannes Bouwens
  • Popular As: George Baker
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Singer, Songwriter
  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

George Baker Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 77 Years (2021)
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Date of Birth: 8 December 1956
  • Place of Birth: Hoorn, Netherlands
  • Birthday: 8th December

George Baker Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: ‎5 feet 9 inches (178cm)
  • Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Grey

George Baker Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Peppino Caruso,
  • Mother: Nel Bouwens
  • Siblings (Sisters): None
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Blanche
  • Children: 7$ 1.7 million

George Baker Net worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1.7 million
  • Salary: To be updated
  • Source of Income: Singer, Songwriter

George Baker Career

In 1967 Bouwens joined band Soul Invention, a soul band that played covers of songs by Otis Redding and Sam and Dave. They changed their name to “The George Baker Selection”. The band consisted of Jan Hop, Jacobus Greuter, George Thé, and Jan Visser.

In 1970 they released their debut album Little Green Bag. Their debut single “Little Green Bag,” reached No. 16 on the Cash Box magazine chart and No. 21 on the Billboard Top 100 in the United States. The single sold over one million copies globally, and received a gold disc.

Their second single, “Dear Ann,” was such a success. At the time Baker worked at a lemonade factory but due to the sucess of their singles he resigned and became a full time musician. Hev also wrote songs for other musicians including BZN, The Shoes, Andy Star, and Next One.

Baker disbanded the band in 1978 due to the pressure, according to Baker “the pressure had become too much.” In 1985 Baker formed a new George Baker Selection which was active until 1989.They released twelve albums and several compilation albums.

In 1978 Baker, after disbanding the Selection, performed as a solo artist until 1985 when he formed a second batch of Selection. In 1989 he returned as a solo artist. In 2005, he released a remix of the song “Paloma Blanca” for the film Too Fat Too Furious. He has released nine albums as a solo artist.

Paloma Blanca was the band’s fifth album and was released in 1975. The single with the same name reached No. 1 on charts in several countries and sold more than seven million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful Dutch singles ever.

George Selection Members

  • Johannes Bouwens (as George Baker) (composer, vocals, guitar, mandolin, flute, piano and organ) 1967–1977, 1982–1989.
  • Elly Bloothoofd (vocals, guitar) 1982–1989.
  • Lida Jonkman-Bont (vocals) 1974–1977.
  • Nelleke Brzoskowsky (vocals) 1982–1989.
  • Willy Delano (vocals) 1977, 1982–1989.
  • Pieter Goeman (organ and piano) 1982–1989.
  • Jacques Greuter (vocals, organ, flute and piano) 1967–1982.
  • Jan Hop (drums) 1969–77, 1983–1989.
  • Henk Kramer (saxophone) 1967–1970.
  • Nathalie Más (vocals) between 1977 and 1982.
  • Job Netten (guitar) 1967–1970.
  • Martin Schoen (bass) between 1974 and 1982.
  • George Thé (vocals, guitar and bass) 1969–77, 1983–1989
  • Cor Veerman (as Alan Decker) (bass) 1971–1974.
  • Theo Vermast (bassoon) 1967–1968.
  • Jan Visser (bass) 1968–1971.
  • Ton Vredenburg (drums) 1967–1970.

George Selections Albums

  • 1970: Little Green Bag
  • 1970: Love in the World
  • 1972: Now
  • 1974: Hot Baker
  • 1975: Paloma Blanca
  • 1975: A Song for You
  • 1976: River Song
  • 1976: So Lang die Sonne Schneit
  • 1977: Summer Melody
  • 1983: Paradise Island
  • 1985: Santa Lucia By Night
  • 1987: Viva America
  • 1988: From Russia with Love

George Baker Solo Albums

  • 1978: In Your Heart
  • 1978: Another Lonely Christmas Night
  • 1979: Sing for the Day
  • 1980: Wild Flower
  • 1981: The Winds of Time
  • 1989: Dreamboat
  • 1991: Love in Your Heart
  • 1993: Memories
  • 2000: Flashback
  • 2009: Lonely Boy

George Baker Selection Songs

  • Little Green Bag
  • Dear Ann
  • I Wanna Love You
  • Marie-Jeanne
  • Baby Blue
  • Cante Libre
  • Sing a Song of Love
  • Paloma Blanca
  • Rose Marie
  • Morning Star
  • Rosita

George Baker Selection Greatest Hits

  • Little Green Bag
  • Dear Ann
  • Midnight
  • Over And Over
  • Nathalie
  • Tonight
  • Mama Oh Mama
  • Holy Day
  • I’m On My Way
  • Marie-Jeanne
  • Drink Drink Drink
  • Baby Blue
  • (Fly Away) Little Paraquayo
  • Sing A Song Of Love
  • Paloma Blanca
  • Morning Sky
  • Wild Bird
  • Manana (Mi Amor)
  • Beautiful Rose
  • Rosita
  • Sing For The Day

Frequently Asked Questions About George Baker

Who is George Baker?

George Baker is a popular Dutch singer and songwriter who, together with his band George Baker Selection, scored two international hits in the 1970s, “Paloma Blanca” and “Little Green Bag”.

How old is Baker?

Baker is 77 years old as of 2021, he was born on 8 December 1944, in Hoorn, Netherlands.

How tall is George?

George’s height is approximately 5 feet 9 inches (178cm) tall.

Is Baker married?

Yes, George is married to Blanche and they live near the Dutch town of Gouda.

How much is George worth?

George has an approximate net worth of $ 1.7 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does George live?  

Baker is a resident of Hoorn, Netherlands, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is George dead or alive? 

Baker is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is George Now?

Baker is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry.

George Baker Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • TikTok
  • Website

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Lene Marlin Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Partner, Sitting Down Here, Album, Songs, and Net Worth.

Last Updated on January 23, 2026: By Abigael

Lene Marlin Biography

Lene Marlin is a popular Norwegian musician, singer, and songwriter. She is well known for albums like Playing My Game, Lost in a Moment, and Twist the Truth. [Read more…] about Lene Marlin Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Partner, Sitting Down Here, Album, Songs, and Net Worth.

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Espen Lind Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Alder, Producer, Songs and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 26, 2022: By Loiza Mourine

Espen Lind Biography

Espen Lind is a Norwegian record producer, songwriter, singer as well as a multi-instrumentalist. He is among the half of the production team Espionage. Also, he is a mentor on the Norwegian version of The Voice.

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Kate Ryan Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Desenchantee Lyrics, Songs, Albums, and Net Worth.

Last Updated on May 3, 2024: By Andrew

Kate Ryan Biography

Kate Ryan is a popularly known Belgian singer and songwriter, and the winner of a World Music Award. She started her singing career in 2001 and later gained wide recognition with a string of dance hits which included covers, mostly of Mylène Farmer and France Gall, like Libertine, Desireless Voyage Voyage, Elle l’a, new material, and Ella Désenchantée. [Read more…] about Kate Ryan Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Desenchantee Lyrics, Songs, Albums, and Net Worth.

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Deni Hines Bio, Age, Marriage, Daniel Moses, Son of a Preacher Man, Songs and Net Worth

Last Updated on November 30, 2022: By Kimani

Deni Hines Biography

Deni Hines is an Australian award-winning Singer, Actress and Musician who was born and brought up in Sydney. She is widely known for her hit single “Ain’t No Sunshine”, which debuted #5 in the main Australian chart and #8 in the Official New Zealand Music Chart. She covered the song with the Australian band Rockmelons with a cover version of the Bill Withers. [Read more…] about Deni Hines Bio, Age, Marriage, Daniel Moses, Son of a Preacher Man, Songs and Net Worth

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Irene Grandi Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Husband, Songs, Albums and Net Worth

Last Updated on January 23, 2026: By Abigael

Irene Grandi Biography

Irene Grandi is an Italian songwriter and singer, she was born and raised in Florence, Italy. During her career, she has sung in Spanish and has performed duets in German, Indian, French, and African languages, selling around 5 million records and also earning 9 top-ten albums and 6 top-ten singles of which one number-one on the Italian music charts.


10 Quick Facts About Irene Grandi

  1. Name: Irene Grandi
  2. Age: 52 years as of 2021
  3. Birthday: 6 December
  4. Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  5. Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.66m)
  6. Nationality: Italian
  7. Occupation: Songwriter and singer
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: To Be Updated
  10. Net worth: To Be Updated

Irene Grandi Age

Irene is 52 years as of 2021, she was born on 6 December 1969, in Florence, Italy. She celebrates her birthday on 6 December every year and her birth sign is Sagittarius.

Irene Grandi Height 

Irene stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.66m).

Irene Grandi Weight

Irene has a weight of 54kg (119lbs).

Irene Grandi Parents

Irene was born and raised by her parents in Florence, Italy. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Irene’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Irene Grandi Husband

Irene has been married twice. She was first married to Alessandro Carotti. The couple married in 2003 in Las Vegas. They however separated and divorced six years later. She is married to Lorenzo Doni, a lawyer, and a golfer. The couple married on July 2, 2018, in the church of San Pietro in Narbolia, in the province of Oristano, Italy. The pair selected the island as the wedding venue because they found it a significant place for their love story.

Irene Grandi Net Worth

Irene’s net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Personality. Through her various sources of income, we believe that Irene has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Irene Grandi Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Irene Grandi.

Irene Grandi Photo
Irene Grandi Photo

Irene Grandi Wiki

  • Full Names: Irene Grandi
  • Popular As: Irene Grandi
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Singer and Songwriter
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Irene Grandi Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 51 years
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Date of Birth: 6 December 1969
  • Place of Birth: Florence, Italy
  • Birthday: 6 December

Irene Grandi Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: 35-25-35 inches
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Shoe Size: 7 (US)
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: 35 in / 91 cm
  • Waist Size: 25 in / 64 cm
  • Hip Size: 35 in / 91 cm

Irene Grandi Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  •  Husband/Spouse: Married to Lorenzo Doni
  •  Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Not Available

Irene Grandi Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: Under Review
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Songwriter and Singer

Irene Grandi Music Work

She made her debut in the category New Proposed with “Fuori” at the Sanremo Music Festival in 1994, which was later won by Andrea Bocelli, who also made her debut the same year. Her first album, Irene Grandi, featured songs written with Eros Ramazzotti (“Sposati subito”) and Jovanotti (“T.V.B.”). Her second album was released in 1995, In Vacanza da una vita.

It included songs like “In Vacanza da una vita” and “Bum bum.” Per Fortuna purtroppo, Verde Rosso e blu, Kose da Grandi, and Indelebile followed up on those albums among others. She took second place in the Sanremo Music Festival in 2000, with a song composed, with Vasco Rossi. She performed lead vocals on the song “Hot,” the closing track on the 2003 album Strong Currents by French artist Hector Zazou.

She made her debut in 2004 at the Festivalbar with Marco Maccarini as a television presenter. As a participant she participated in the Sanremo Music Festival’s 60th edition in 2010 with her song “La Cometa di Halley” and again in 2015 with “Un vento senza nome” She has performed with the album “Finalmente io” at Sanremo Music Festival 2020.

Irene Albums

  • 1994 Irene Grandi
  • 1994 Irene Grandi (German Edition)
  • 1995 In vacanza da una vita
  • 1997 Per fortuna purtroppo
  • 1998 Irene Grandi (Spanish Version)
  • 1999 Verde rosso e blu
  • 2000 Verde rosso e blu (Special San Remo 2000)
  • 2001 Irek
  • 2002 Kose da Grandi (CD-ROM)
  • 2003 Prima di partire
  • 2004 Irene Grandi live ’03 (CD live)
  • 2005 Indelebile
  • 2005 Irene Grandi LIVE (DVD Live)
  • 2007 IreneGrandi.HITS
  • 2008 Canzoni di Natale
  • 2010 Alle porte del sogno
  • 2012 Irene Grandi & Stefano Bollani
  • 2015 Un vento senza nome

Grandi Songs

  • 1993 – Un motivo maledetto
  • 1994 – Fuori
  • 1994 – Fuori (radio edit)
  • 1994 – Weil du unders bist
  • 1994 – Sposati subito
  • 1994 – Tvb
  • 1994 – Vai, vai, vai
  • 1994 – Cose da grandi
  • 1995 – Bum Bum
  • 1995 – In vacanza da una vita
  • 1995 – Dolcissimo amore
  • 1996 – Fai come me
  • 1997 – Che vita è
  • 1998 – Otto e mezzo
  • 1998 – Que vida es
  • 1998 – Primitiva
  • 1999 – Eccezionale
  • 1999 – Verde, rosso e blu
  • 2000 – La tua ragazza sempre
  • 2000 – Francesco
  • 2001 – Per fare l’amore
  • 2001 – Sconvolto così
  • 2003 – Prima di partire per un lungo viaggio
  • 2003 – Buon compleanno
  • 2005 – Lasciala andare
  • 2005 – Non resisto
  • 2007 – Bruci la città
  • 2008 – Sono come tu mi vuoi
  • 2008 – Bianco Natale
  • 2009 – Qualche piccolo ti amo
  • 2010 – La cometa di Halley
  • 2010 – Alle porte del sogno
  • 2015 – Un vento senza nome
  • 2015 – Casomai

Sono come tu mi vuoi (They’re like you want me)

Come Tu Mi Vuoi (You Need Love)” is her first single release from her seventh studio album Gli Occhi Grandi Della Luna released on 1 June 2004. The track was originally written in English (and was the lead track on the promotional CD), but the Italian version on the physical CD release was released as the lead track. Sam Watters, the man behind some of the biggest hits Anastacia wrote and recorded together with Louis Biancaniello. The pair said the “Italian version of Anastacia” was Alexia.

Irene Bum Bum

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irene Grandi

Who is Irene?

Irene is an Italian songwriter and singer, she was born and raised in Florence, Italy. During her career, she has sung in Spanish and has performed duets in German, Indian, French, and African languages, selling around 5 million records and also earning 9 top-ten albums and 6 top-ten singles of which one number-one on the Italian music charts.

How old is Irene?

Irene is an Italian national born on 6 December 1969, in Florence, Italy.

How tall is Irene?

Irene stands at a height of 1.66m

Is Irene married?

Yes, she is married to Lorenzo Doni, a lawyer, and a golfer. The couple married on July 2, 2018, in the church of San Pietro in Narbolia, in the province of Oristano, Italy.

How much is Irene worth?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

Where does Irene live?

Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Grandi dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Irene Grandi Contacts

  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • Tiktok
  • Website

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