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Lynda Carter Albums
Lynda is a spelling variation of the feminine given name Linda. Notable people with the name include: People Arts and entertainment * Lynda Adams, later Hunt (1920–1997), Canadian diver * Lynda Baron (1939–2022), British television actress * Lynda Barry (born 1956), American cartoonist and author * Lynda Bellingham (1948–2014), Canadian-born British actress * Lynda Bryans (born 1962), Northern Irish television presenter and journalist * Lynda Carter (born 1951), American television actress who played ''Wonder Woman'' in the 1970s * Lynda Chouiten, Algerian writer in French * Lynda Day George (born 1944), American television actress popular in the 1960s and 1970s * Lynda Trang Đài (born 1968), Vietnamese American singer * Lynda Ghazzali, Malaysian porcelain painter * Lynda Gibson (1956–2004), Australian comedian and actress * Lynda Goodfriend (born 1953), American actress * Lynda Kay, American contralto singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor and business owner * Lynda La Plant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Lemay
Lynda Lemay (born 25 July 1966 in Portneuf, Quebec) is a Canadian francophone singer-songwriter. Through her mother she is a descendant of Zacharie Cloutier. After winning regional awards in 1989 she went to France and regularly tours in Quebec and France, including at the Paris Olympia. Her recording "Live" was nominated as one of the best-selling Francophone albums at the 2000 Juno Awards. Discography Albums Compilation albums Awards and recognition * 1995: 4 Félix Award nominations: Female Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year (''Y''), Songwriter of the Year, Concert of the YearGala de l'ADISQ – 1995 * 1996: nomination: Artist with best recognition outside Quebec [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Weinman
Lynda Susan Weinman (born January 24, 1955) is an American business owner, computer instructor, and author, who founded an online software training website, lynda.com, with her husband, Bruce Heavin. Lynda.com was acquired by online business network LinkedIn in April 2015 for $1.5 billion. Weinman, with self-taught computer skills, worked in the film industry as a special effects animator, and became a faculty member at Art Center College of Design, UCLA, American Film Institute, and San Francisco State University multimedia studies program teaching computer graphics, animation, interactive design, and motion graphics. She has also written several books. Education Weinman graduated with a degree in humanities from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington in 1976. Career A year after graduating, Weinman opened two retail stores, ''Vertigo on Melrose'' and ''Vertigo on Sunset'' in Los Angeles. They closed in 1982. Weinman worked for Dreamquest and as an independent c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Topp
Dame Lynda Bethridge Topp (born 14 May 1958), is one half of the Topp Twins, a music comedy duo of New Zealand, the other member being her twin sister Jools Topp. Lynda Topp has been singing and entertaining with her sister for decades, touring live music and comedy performances as well as TV and film. Both sisters were appointed Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours. Background and personal life On 14 May 1958, Jean Topp gave birth to twin sisters Lynda and Jools in Huntly, New Zealand. They have an older brother Bruce and their father is Peter. Lynda Topp grew up with her family on a dairy farm in Waikato. Topp attended Ruawaro Combined School during the 1960s and early 1970s. Lynda and Jools started singing together for other people when they were five years old, when they were nine their brother bought them a guitar from money he had saved up. After leaving school in 1976, Jools and Lynda Topp joined the New Zealand Territo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Thomas
Lynda Aguirre Thomas (born 21 December 1981), known professionally as Lynda, is a Mexican musician, singer, songwriter and activist. She achieved recognition in her native Mexico during the 1990s and early 2000s. She was signed to EMI Capitol Records and released four studio albums. Her last album, ''Polen'', was released in 2001 and she retired shortly afterwards. Early life and musical debut Thomas was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, on 21 December 1981. In 1989, she took part in the TV singing contest ''Fantasía Musical'' featured in Siempre en Domingo. Soon after, she moved to Mexico City and was supported by her sister Alissa (Rosangel), "Max" Di Carlo, Tino Geizer and her husband Carlos Lara, by then, he was her brother-in-law. The song "Cantemos Juntos", was released in 1989 under Melody records and later included on the LP compilation ''Los Triunfadores de Fantasía Musical''. Career 1995–1998 In 1994, Thomas signed with EMI-Capitol. In 1995, at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Thalie
Lynda Thalie (born in Oran, Algeria on 25 June 1978) is a Canadian singer-songwriter of Algerian origin. Her family immigrated to Canada and resided in Quebec province since 1994. She has released three albums and has also written her autobiography entitled ''Survivre aux naufrages'' published in 2011. In popular culture *Radio-Canada The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (french: Société Radio-Canada), branded as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian public broadcaster for both radio and television. It is a federal Crown corporation that receives funding from the government. ... and Réseau de l'information, RDI picked her as one of 4 Algero-Canadian personalities for its documentary series ''Mon Algérie et la vôtre''. She also visited Algeria for the occasion recounting her experiences of homecoming after so many years. *Her 2009 single "Rallye aicha des Gazelles" is the theme song for the Moroccan Rallye Aicha des Gazelles for the year, a Rallying, rally event reserved o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Stipe
Lynda L. Stipe (born September 30, 1962) is an American singer and bass guitarist. She is best recognized for her involvement in the bands Oh-OK, Hetch Hetchy and Flash to Bang Time. She is the younger sister of R.E.M.'s lead singer Michael Stipe. Biography In 1980, Lynda Stipe became involved in Athens' music scene when she was invited by her older brother Michael Stipe to serve as the opening act for one of his bands. Along with vocalist Linda Hopper and drummer David Pierce, the group performed several songs live at the 40 Watt Club. The songs written for that performance would be recorded in the studio for Oh-OK's first single. The band produced one single and an album before parting ways in 1984. Stipe later formed Hetch Hetchy with boyfriend and fellow musician Jay Totty in 1988, with her serving as lead vocalist and bass guitarist. In 1988, they recorded the EP '' Make Djibouti'' with several friends. It was issued through Texas Hotel and was produced by Michael Stipe. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Squires
Lynda Squires (born 22 January 1951) is a Canadian pop singer. Family She was born Lynda Margaret Mae Squires. Her mother was Ruth Mullen Squires of Oshawa, Ontario. She married Frank Davies on 1 June 1972. Career Bands Drummer Bob Bryden and Squires were members of The Christopher Columbus Discovery of New Lands Band in Oshawa, Ontario during 1967. The unit split up in 1968. Bryden and Squires joined rival band Reign Ghost. Soon the bassist left and Bryden recruited former Columbus bassist Joe Gallant. After creative differences Gallant quit and Columbus' Jerry Dufek joined. This line-up signed with Jack Boswell's Allied Records. The recorded the self-titled ''Reign Ghost'' album in late 1968 for release in January 1969. However, the band soon broke up. Bryden and Squires Reign Ghost, joining with drummer Rich Richter and bassist Russ Erman. Allied offered to release a follow-up album ''Reign Ghost Featuring Lynda Squires'', but before the album could be released, the new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Gospel
Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. Sometimes known as " quartet music" for its traditional "four men and a piano" set up, southern gospel has evolved over the years into a popular form of music across the United States and overseas, especially among baby boomers and those living in the Southern United States. Like other forms of music, the creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of southern gospel varies according to the cultural and social context. It is composed and performed for many purposes, ranging from aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, or as an entertainment product for the marketplace. Origins The date of southern gos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Randle
Lynda Tait Randle (born February 7, 1962), is an alto singer of southern gospel music. Early years The daughter of Nate and Maxine Tait, Randle grew up in the inner city of Washington, DC. Her bi-vocational minister father drove a cab. Public schools provided her education through the eighth grade, after which she attended Riverdale Baptist School. Her choir teacher there persuaded her to enhance her solo talents. In 1989 she graduated from Liberty University. Career Randle is known as a Gaither Homecoming artist since she was recruited by Bill Gaither in 1998. She also markets a number of singing videos featuring her mellow alto voice in gospel music, particularly southern gospel. She also heads Lynda Randle Ministries in Kansas City, Missouri. Randle on March 21, 2009, became one of the main artists featured by Feed the Children as a fundraising solicitation for contributions. Randle wrote a children's book, ''Cab Driver’s Daughter'', that is partly autobiographical. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynda Obst
Lynda Rosen Obst (born April 14, 1950)Lynda Obst TCM, retrieved 8 February 2014 is an American feature film producer and author. Career Obst is a graduate of in Claremont, California and then studied Philosophy in the graduate program at . Later she worked as an editor at '' |
Lynda Myles (American Writer)
Lynda Myles (born July 22, 1939) is a television writer, actress, playwright, memoirist, and short fiction writer. She had attended Michigan State University and is known for her Broadway plays such as '' Two Gentlemen of Verona'', ''Iphigenia in Aulis'', ''No Exit'', ''Rocking Chair'', ''Trojan Women'' and Neil Simon's ''Plaza Suite''. Career Actress Myles made her Broadway debut in Neil Simon's ''Plaza Suite'' with Maureen Stapleton and George C. Scott. As an actress, Ms. Myles was featured as George Washington's friend Sally Fairfax in the David L. Wolper's TV drama ''The World Turned Upside Down'' opposite her first husband Jan Leighton. Writer Her first play ''Wives'' was selected for the Eugene O'Neill National Playwright's Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in 1979 and was performed at Theatre Row. Her short story ''A Lucky Man'' was featured in the inaugural issue of '' The Creative Writer'', the book series from J.D. Vine Publications. As a playwright, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
