Cher

Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1960s as part of Sonny & Cher and built a decades-long career as a recording artist and performer. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Moonstruck and is known for continual reinvention and hits such as "Believe."

American singer and actress; born May 20, 1946; rose to prominence in the 1960s; Academy Award for Best Actress for Moonstruck; known for a distinctive contralto voice and for reinventing her musical and visual style across decades.

DeBaser's reviews praise Cher's long, chameleonic career and stage presence, celebrate the Living Proof farewell tour and the warm, R&B- and country-tinged It's A Man's World, and offer a mixed but respectful take on Closer to the Truth. The reviews highlight her versatility across genres and decades. Overall the coverage is favorable, balancing admiration with specific critiques.

For:Fans of pop, dance and classic rock; readers interested in long-career artists and live-performance reviews