Björk

Björk Guðmundsdóttir was born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavík, Iceland, to Guðmundur Gunnarsson, an electrician and union leader, and Hildur Rúna Hauksdóttir, who worked in a cafeteria and later became an activist. Her parents divorced when she was an infant, and she was raised...

Björk - Career & Discography The Sugarcubes (1986–1992) The Sugarcubes became Iceland's first internationally successful rock band, bringing Björk to worldwide attention. - Life's Too Good (1988) - Peak UK Chart: #14 - Peak US Chart: #54 - Notable single: "Birthday" (acclaimed by...

Björk received the **Polar Music Prize** in 2010, often called the "Nobel Prize of Music." The award recognized: - Her deeply personal music and lyrics - Innovative visual presentations - Influence on modern popular music - "Reimagined the nature of the music video"

Björk's technique and style represent: 1. **Vocal versatility** - Range and emotional expression 2.

One of the most traumatic events in Björk's life occurred in 1996 when she was targeted by a stalker named Ricardo López.