Gabrielle is undeniably the trailblazer of the group, having released her chart-topping debut single "Dreams" back in 1993. You're likely to have heard "Out of Reach" from the soundtrack to the film "Bridget Jones's Diary", as well as songs "Rise" and "Sunshine", too.
The singer fits into the R&B, pop and soul genres and cites Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Bobby Womack, Soul II Soul, Lisa Stansfield, and Matronix as her biggest influences. Adele says the '90s hitmaker is one of her biggest musical inspirations, and Gabrielle hasn't been shy about vocally reciprocating the love. She's publicly described Adele as "flawless" and "phenomenal" to BANG Showbiz.
In 2021, Gabrielle appeared on the UK version of "The Masked Singer", dressed as Harlequin, and shortly after announced the release of her seventh album "Do it Again". The album is primarily a covers album and features songs from Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Rihanna, and Tracy Chapman (and FYI, it's amazing).
Gabrielle, who is now 52, famously wears an eyepatch or covers one eye with her sunglasses or hair whenever she is in public. This is reportedly because she has had ptosis — the drooping of one eyelid — since childhood, and felt extremely insecure about it. That hasn't stopped Gabrielle from becoming one of the most successful soul singers of her generation, though. Her eye accessories are iconic.
Talking about the Hyde Park gig, the singer commented on Adele's post: "Oh my gosh, I absolutely adore this woman and I can't wait to be a part of this incredible line up, that is led by the fierce Adele."
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