Bonnie Tyler

The Profile

Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins) is a Welsh singer known for her raspy, powerful voice after vocal cord surgery. She achieved international success in the late 1970s and 1980s with hits such as "It's a Heartache" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and collaborated with producer/songwriter Jim Steinman.

Birth name: Gaynor Hopkins. Nationality: Welsh. Breakthrough hits include "It's a Heartache" (1977) and "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1983). Notable collaboration with Jim Steinman. Career began in the 1970s and continues into the present.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Bonnie Tyler's distinctive raspy voice and 1980s power-pop production. Reviewers highlight her collaborations (notably with Jim Steinman) and signature hits such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache". The collection and album reviews emphasize strong arrangements and emotional, stadium-ready performances.