Sheryl Crow
The Queen of American FM Rock
Origins and Early Years
Sheryl Suzanne Crow was born on February 11, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri. A graduate in music education, she worked as a backing vocalist for Michael Jackson during the Bad Tour (1987–1989) before launching her solo career.
Success and Major Albums
Tuesday Night Music Club (1993) and the single “All I Wanna Do” earned her 3 Grammy Awards in 1995. Her self-titled album Sheryl Crow (1996) featured the hits “If It Makes You Happy” and “Every Day Is a Winding Road”.
She has won a total of 9 Grammy Awards and sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.
Sheryl Crow is known for her natural ability to blend musical genres. She has collaborated with artists as diverse as Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Kid Rock, and Sting. Her experience as a backing vocalist for Michael Jackson on the Bad Tour gave her invaluable exposure to the international stage, something that is evident in her own live performances.
Legacy
Sheryl Crow combines rock, pop, country, and folk with the talent of a true multi-instrumentalist. Committed to environmental causes and breast cancer awareness—having battled the disease herself in 2006—she remains a major figure in American rock music.
Iconic Guitars
Sheryl Crow plays Gibson ES-335 guitars, Fender Telecasters, and acoustic Gibson Hummingbirds.
