Age, Biography and Wiki
Rowetta (Rowetta Idah) was born on 5 January, 1966 in Manchester, England, is a British singer (born 1966). Discover Rowetta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
| Popular As |
Rowetta Idah |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
5 January 1966 |
| Birthday |
5 January |
| Birthplace |
Manchester, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
|
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She is a member of famous Singer with the age 58 years old group.
Rowetta Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Rowetta height not available right now. We will update Rowetta's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Rowetta's Husband?
Her husband is Noel Satchell (m. ?–1987)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Noel Satchell (m. ?–1987) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Rowetta Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rowetta worth at the age of 58 years old? Rowetta’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Rowetta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Rowetta Social Network
Timeline
Rowetta Idah (born 5 January 1966, in Manchester), also known as Rowetta or Rowetta Satchell, is a British singer.
In 1987, Rowetta released two singles with the Vanilla Sound Corps.
She also lent her voice to Inner City songs.
During this time, she released two songs: "Back Where We Belong" and "Passion".
In 1988 she collaborated with Dynasty of 2 on the single "Stop This Thing".
Rowetta is the voice on the renowned 1989 track "Reach Out" with Sweet Mercy.
She is best known for her work with the Happy Mondays, recording and touring with the band from 1990 and recently reforming with the original lineup.
In 1990 Rowetta joined the Happy Mondays.
She featured on their single "Step On" which charted at number 5.
This was followed by two albums, Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches and Yes Please!, and three world tours.
The group split and reformed a few times.
After the break-up of The Happy Mondays, she did not return to the music business immediately, although she did play herself in the Michael Winterbottom film 24 Hour Party People, which depicted the band's most successful years.
She worked as a backing singer on numerous albums including Simply Red's 1991 album Stars.
She was also the last woman standing and was the sixth contestant eliminated, in the first series of The X Factor in 2004.
Rowetta was born to an English mother of Jewish origin and a Nigerian father, politician George Idah, who left the family when she was three.
She realised her singing ability after winning a talent competition at the age of twelve.
She attended Bury Grammar School, and after completing her secondary education worked as a professional singer.
Rowetta re-entered the spotlight in 2004 when she auditioned for a place in the finals of The X Factor.
After impressing the judges with her rendition of Lady Marmalade, she was placed in the over-25 category, which was mentored by Simon Cowell, who described her as "Amazing, but barking bloody mad".
Her soulful, powerful voice proved to be a hit with audiences, although she was criticised for competing as an established singer against amateurs.
The producers defended her, stating that the show was open to anybody.
Her performances on the show earned her rave reviews and she made the quarter-final and was the last woman in the competition, never having to compete in a sing-off.
In 2005, Rowetta released an album on Gut Records.
In November 2005 and 2006, She appeared on the BBC's Children in Need appeal, singing live with the BBC Orchestra in 2005, and on Celebrity Scissorhands in 2006.
She provided vocals for the Cornershop single "Wop The Groove" in 2006.
In 2006, Rowetta had a cameo as herself in Footballer's Wives:Extra Time.
Rowetta also spent August 2007 presenting the show The Terry & Ro Show on Gaydio with Terry Longden, and also became the station imaging on community station Salford City Radio.
In addition, she toured Japan, where she has a huge fanbase.
She also appeared on a Reality TV Special of The Weakest Link where she was voted off by the audience in the seventh round.
According to a 2008 BBC 6 Music interview with Peter Hook, Rowetta recorded vocals for a track on the debut album by his new band Freebass.
A new version of "Reach Out" featuring Rowetta and mixed by Mobin Master spent Christmas 2008 and the first part of 2009 at number 1 in the Beatport Charts.
Rowetta also presents her own radio show on Saturdays at 4 pm on Gaydio 88.4FM and co-presents the Manchester United fanzine show Red Wednesday on BBC Radio Manchester.
She starred in a nationwide tour of 'The Songs of Sister Act' with Sheila Ferguson.
A new version of “Reach Out” featuring Rowetta and mixed by Mobin Master spent Christmas 2008 and the first part of 2009 at number 1 in the Beatport Charts.
Rowetta toured the UK with the London Community Gospel Choir in a new version of 'The Songs of Sister Act'.
Rowetta rejoined the Happy Mondays in 2012 with the full original lineup.
A tour followed and a new album and world tour were planned for 2013.
