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American singer-songwriter, actress, and activist, renowned as a defining pop icon of the 1980s.Cyndi Lauper rose to international fame in 1983 with her debut solo album 'She's So Unusual', becoming the first female artist to achieve four top-five hits from a debut album. Known for her powerful four-octave voice, eclectic style, and vibrant persona, she has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Lauper is a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner, celebrated for hits like 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun', 'Time After Time', and 'True Colors'. She is also a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

• Lauper famously created her unique, colorful style using clothes from thrift stores as a teenager.
• She faced significant vocal cord damage early in her career, requiring surgery and months of silence to recover, nearly ending her singing prospects.
• Her anthem 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' was originally written and recorded by Robert Hazard from a male perspective; Lauper radically transformed it into a feminist statement.
• Lauper co-founded the True Colors Fund in 2008, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth.
• She won the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2013 for composing the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical 'Kinky Boots'.
• Despite her massive 80s success, Lauper faced industry resistance for her unconventional appearance and artistic choices.