Gwen Stefani

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Recent Role:
Herself on VH1's Top 20 Countdown
Gender:
Female
Born:
10-3-1969
Birthplace:
Fullerton, California
Birth Name:
Gwendolyn Renée Stefani
Gwen Stefani, known by most as the lead singer of the popular ska band No Doubt, was born on October 3rd, 1969 in Orange County, California to Italian father Dennis and Scottish-Irish mother Patti. She was raised in southern California along with her older brother Eric and her younger siblings Todd and Jill. She was on the swim team while attending Loara High School, and also worked part-time jobs at Dairy Queen and at the make-up counter of a department store. She attended California State University in Fullerton. During her high school years, Gwen was content with life and… More dreamed of nothing more than being a mother and homemaker -- that is, until her brother Eric formed the band No Doubt with his friend John Spence in 1986.

Gwen agreed to join No Doubt as co-lead singer, and after John Spence committed suicide in 1987, she became the sole lead singer. Also in 1987, Gwen began a relationship with fellow band member Tony Kanal, after some initial resistance by Kanal in an attempt to avoid tension for the band. By 1991, No Doubt was gaining recognition and signed with Interscope Records. Their self-titled debut album in 1992 was a flop, but Gwen did not give up. After seven years, Gwen's relationship with Tony Kanal ended in 1994, and Gwen's brother Eric left the band, making things even harder. Gwen took that pain and used it to write some of the songs on the band's second album Tragic Kingdom, which launched them into success. Fans came to know Gwen's signature look and style as she graced countless magazine covers, while the band continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

After meeting her future husband Gavin Rossdale at a gig in late 1995 or 1996, the two began a long-distance relationship. Though it was rocky at times, they eventually got married on September 14th, 2002 with a ceremony in London. Two weeks later on September 28th they had another private ceremony in Los Angeles.

In 2004 No Doubt took a break from producing songs, and Gwen decided to launch a solo career, as well as branching out into other fields such as acting and creating her own fashion labels. Though she initially only planned on releasing one solo album, Gwen's solo project quickly expanded. The 2004 release of Love.Angel.Music.Baby. was a huge success, earning her Grammy nominations, #1 chart status, and global recognition. Gwen also formed her own posse of four Asian girls, aptly named Love, Angel, Music, and Baby (or The Harajuku Girls as a whole), as a tie-in to the fashionable Japanese-style feel her album had. The Harajuku Girls also appeared in several of Gwen's music videos.

Also in 2004, it was discovered that Gwen's husband Gavin had a daughter through another woman. That did not destroy their marriage though, and in 2005 they announced they were having a baby of their own. On May 26th, 2006, Kingston James McGregor Rossdale was born in Los Angeles. On December 5th, 2006, Gwen released her second solo album, The Sweet Escape which, similar to her first solo album, contained several collaborations with well-known artists.

On August 21st, 2008, Gwen gave birth to her second son, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. Not wasting any time, she reunited with No Doubt in 2009 as they commenced a summer tour. Another album is currently in progress and Gwen and her band are showing no signs of slowing down.

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    Gwen Stefani is best known for singing in the 80's pop/rock band No Doubt. hide show

    Gwen Stefani's trademark is dressing in odd but fashional clothing. She married rock band Bush leader Gavin Rossdale on September 14, 2002. They have one son, Kingston James born May 26, 2006. Even though, she is not that famous in the music business today, she will always have a place in music. She met her current husband at a concert that her band, No Doubt was playing at. Her full name is Gwen Renee Stefani. I think she sings in No Doubt and solo really good. You'll find her on my favorites list always. I hope to continue to hear more music of her in the future.

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    meislost Added Oct 3, 2007 All my reviews
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    Gwen Stefani is one of my heroes. She's so talented, unique, beautiful, stylish, and I could go on. She is a true icon :]

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    courxxxy Added Jul 23, 2007 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Silly Gwen. hide show

    Gwen Stefani is one of a kind. She's unique. She's talented, and she's very funny. Some of her songs have a sweet sound and they get a little emotional, but most of her songs are full of energy and so much laughter. Gwen has an excellent sense of humour. Not only that, but she has a great voice. Although she raps in some of her songs and acts very silly (which is a good thing), she can also sing very well. She has a nice voice. She can do all kinds of things with her music, including making us dance and also making us laugh. Gwen Stefani makes me giggle.

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    sweet_jane Added Jun 21, 2007 All my reviews
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    One of my favourite female singers hide show

    Studio albums
    1992: No Doubt 1995: The Beacon Street Collection 1995: Tragic Kingdom 2000: Return of Saturn 2001: Rock Steady 2004: Love. Angel. Music. Baby. 2006: The Sweet Escape DVD
    2006: Harajuku Lovers Live Singles

    No Doubt:

    No Doubt 1992 "Trapped in a Box" The Beacon Street Collection 1994 "Squeal"1 "Doghouse" Tragic Kingdom 1995 "Just a Girl" "Spiderwebs" 18 1996 "Don't Speak" 1 "Excuse Me Mr." 1997 "Happy Now?"
    "Sunday Morning" "Hey You"
    1999 "New" Return of Saturn/Go (soundtrack) Return of Saturn 2000 "Ex-Girlfriend" "Simple Kind of Life" "Bathwater"2 2001 "Hey Baby" (featuring Bounty Killer) Rock Steady 2002 "Hella Good" "Underneath It All" (featuring Lady Saw) 2003 "Running" "It's My Life" Solo:

    Love.Angel.Music.Baby. 2004
    "What You Waiting For?" "Rich Girl" (feat.Eve) 2005 "Hollaback Girl" "Cool" "Luxurious" 2006 "Crash" -

    The Sweet Escape "Wind It Up" 2007 "The Sweet Escape" (feat.Akon) "4 in the Morning"

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    bdani222 Added Jun 12, 2007 All my reviews
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    9.6 Superb
    i luv her singing!not bad hide show

    well gwen stefani i think shes one of my favourites and she is definitely not bad at singing her voice is not to bad and not the best but alright!
    she has released her new album "sweet escape" and she also has done a video clip for "the sweet escape song" you shout really check it out! shes done i few songs i know....which are "The sweet escape" "ordinary girl" "wind it up" these are my favourite songs =] well if u havnt like heard of them b4 u should really listen to these songs they rock!!! well get listening to her songs and get moving!! =]

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    x0xVivianx0x Added May 8, 2007 All my reviews
 

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