Age, Biography and Wiki
Shona Laing was born on 9 October, 1955 in New Zealand, is a New Zealand singer. Discover Shona Laing'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 68 years old?
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68 years old |
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Libra |
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9 October 1955 |
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9 October |
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New Zealand |
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New Zealand
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She is a member of famous singer with the age 68 years old group.
Shona Laing Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Shona Laing height not available right now. We will update Shona Laing's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Shona Laing Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shona Laing worth at the age of 68 years old? Shona Laing’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. She is from New Zealand. We have estimated Shona Laing's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Her first two singles, "1905" and "Show Your Love" were both certified gold and each peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand charts.
Shona Laing (born 9 October 1955) is a New Zealand musician.
Laing had several folk hits in her native country and in the 80's became internationally popular for her alternative music, most notably "(Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy" and "Soviet Snow" which was based on the Chernobyl disaster.
Various alternative radio stations in the US such as WLIR played songs from her "South" album and she became internationally known.
Laing first came to prominence in 1972 as a 17-year-old schoolgirl, coming runner-up in the television talent show New Faces with her song "1905".
She signed a recording contract with Phonogram.
In 1973, she won two RATA awards: Best New Artist and Recording Artist Of The Year.
Laing twice represented New Zealand at the Tokyo Music Festival, in 1973 (with the song "Masquerade") and 1974.
In 1975, she relocated to Britain and was based there for the next seven years during which time she released a number of singles and an album, Tied to the Tracks in 1981.
She joined Manfred Mann's Earth Band for two years, working alongside English musician Chris Thompson for the album Somewhere in Afrika.
Laing returned to New Zealand in 1983, and released her album Genre two years later, in 1985.
The song "(Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy" eventually charted in Australia, and was re-released as part of her next album, South.
Laing contributed to Manfred Mann's Earth Band album Somewhere in Afrika and contributed music to, and appeared in, the 1985 action film Shaker Run.
The song reached No. 2 on the NZ Singles Chart in August 1987.
Laing won the APRA Silver Scroll in 1988 for "Soviet Snow" and in 1992 for "Mercy of Love".
During a concert on 18 July 1996, Laing said she was bisexual and in a relationship with another woman.
Laing was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame as the Legacy Award recipient at the 2013 New Zealand Music Awards in November 2013.
