Lola Lennox Explained

Lola Lennox
Birth Name:Lola Lennox Fruchtmann
Birth Date:10 December 1990
Origin:London, England
Years Active:2014–present
Label:AWAL
Website:lolalennox.com

Lola Lennox Fruchtmann (born 10 December 1990) is a British Israeli singer, songwriter, and model. She is the sister of British fashion model Tali Lennox, and daughter of Scottish singer Annie Lennox and Israeli film producer Uri Fruchtmann.[1] [2]

Early life

Lola was born to Scottish singer and former Eurythmics lead vocalist Annie Lennox and Israeli film-producer Uri Fruchtmann in 1990.[3] She started learning piano at age seven, and as a teenager would often sneak into her parents' basement to record songs she had written.[4] She was raised in London, England, along with her sister Tali Lennox, before her parents' divorce in 2000.[5] Her mother would later marry American doctor Mitch Besser in a private London ceremony in 2012, with the two daughters in attendance.[6]

Music career

After studying classical singing at the Royal Academy of London, Lola began her career in music.[7] She signed with XIX Entertainment, hiring Simon Fuller as her manager.[8] [9] Lennox counts Dusty Springfield, Nina Simone, and Ella Fitzgerald as influences.[10]

She first performed alongside Ciara at Vogue's Fashion Experience Dubai in October 2014. She first appeared live on television alongside her mother to perform vocals in the PBS concert special, Annie Lennox: Nostalgia in Concert in January 2015.[11] In October 2017, she opened for Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, the band formed by the son of Willie Nelson.[12] In 2019, Lennox sang and co-wrote songs for the soundtrack of the BBC/Discovery Channel docu-series Serengeti, including the show's opening title theme, with Goldfrapp's Will Gregory.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Lennox's debut single "In the Wild" was released through AWAL on February 7, 2020 alongside its accompanying music video, directed by Natalie Johns.[4] [17] [18] [19] Idolator called the track a "soaring ballad" that "showcases the Brit's powerful pipes and poetic pen... a most auspicious debut."[20]

In April 2020, she performed a duet with her mother for the historic One World: Together at Home concert event organized by Global Citizen and curated by singer Lady Gaga, in support of the World Health Organization, singing a rendition of the Eurythmics track "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)".[21] [22] [23] This version of the song was later included on One World: Together at Home The Album, a compilation album featuring all performances from the event as individual tracks, and was made available on all major streaming platforms to raise funds.[24] [25]

Lennox's second single "Pale" was released April 17, 2020.[26] The song "examines Lola’s own personal battle with grief over the tragic loss of a loved one", and was co-written with Andy Stochansky, produced by H. Scott Salinas, and co-produced by Annie Lennox.[27] Sarah Rodman of Entertainment Weekly described it as a "vibrant piano ballad", naming it one of the "five best tracks of the week" upon its release.[28] The accompanying video for "Pale" was shot entirely under quarantine by Lennox's boyfriend, Canadian model Braeden Wright, and was released on Vevo on May 27, 2020.[29] Lennox's third single, "Back at Wrong" was released in July 2020.[30] [31] [32]

Modeling career

Lennox first appeared in Teen Vogue alongside sister Tali in 2008, and later, in Vanity Fair.[33] [31] She was featured in the Spring/Summer 2010 campaign for Topshop, and was signed to Next Management in London.[5] [34]

Personal life

Lennox lives in Los Angeles with her partner, Braeden Wright, a Canadian model.[35] They became engaged in July 2023.

Discography

Singles and EPs

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Williams. Dan. 5 things to know about Lola Lennox, daughter of Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox . June 21, 2020 . . February 20, 2020.
  2. News: Annie Lennox's daughter Lola is also a singer and she's got a mesmerising voice . June 20, 2020 . . June 15, 2020.
  3. News: Hastings. Chris . Annie Lennox: Son's death changed my life . June 20, 2020 . . May 10, 2008.
  4. News: Baila. Morgan . Lola Lennox's Journey Into The Wilderness . June 21, 2020 . . February 7, 2020.
  5. News: Frigerio. Barbara . Lola Lennox: Annie Lennox's daughter. Exclusive video interview. Photogallery . June 20, 2020 . . February 3, 2010.
  6. News: Ravitz. Justin . Annie Lennox Weds for Third Time . June 20, 2020 . . September 18, 2012.
  7. News: Eden. Richard . Just sweet dreams for Annie Lennox's daughter, Lola . June 20, 2020 . . November 1, 2008.
  8. News: Lola Lennox - Special Performance . June 20, 2020 . LA Fashion Festival . September 21, 2019.
  9. News: Lola Lennox Releases Debut Single 'In the Wild' . June 21, 2020 . . February 7, 2020.
  10. News: Nunn. Jerry . Lola Lennox lives a legacy . June 21, 2020 . . May 19, 2020.
  11. Caulfield. Keith . Annie Lennox On Her 'Beautiful' Stage Debut With Daughter In 'Nostalgia' Concert Special . June 20, 2020 . . May 4, 2015.
  12. News: Ho. Maximilian . Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real + Anders Osborne + Lola Lennox @ The Fonda Theatre . June 20, 2020 . . October 6, 2017.
  13. Reinstein. Mara . Lola Lennox Talks Working on 'Serengeti' Docuseries and Growing Up as Annie Lennox's Daughter . June 20, 2020 . . July 21, 2019.
  14. News: Lola Lennox performs the Serengeti Title Track at Home . June 21, 2020 . Discovery.
  15. News: Rubin. Sam . Lola Lennox on her Famous Mom & Collaborating with Discovery for New Docuseries "Serengeti" . June 21, 2020 . . August 7, 2019.
  16. News: Lola Lennox Combines Her Love of Animals and Songwriting for Discovery's Serengeti . June 21, 2020 . . August 16, 2019.
  17. News: Tracy. Brianne . Lola Lennox Talks Her New Music Video for 'In the Wild' — and Learning from Mom Annie Lennox . June 21, 2020 . . February 8, 2020.
  18. News: Lola Lennox - 'In the Wild' Music Video . June 21, 2020 . Models.com.
  19. News: Lola Lennox on Apple Music . June 21, 2020 . Apple Music.
  20. News: Wass. Mike . New Find: Lola Lennox Impresses With Debut Single "In The Wild" . June 21, 2020 . . February 12, 2020.
  21. News: Parker. Lyndsey. Charlie Watts's awesome air-drumming and other 'One World: Together at Home' highlights . June 22, 2020 . Yahoo! Entertainment . April 18, 2020.
  22. News: Expanded Lineup Of Artists Announced For One World: Together At Home . June 21, 2020 . . April 14, 2020.
  23. News: One World: Together At Home - Tracks . June 21, 2020 . . April 19, 2020.
  24. News: 'One World: Together at Home' 79-song album available now on streaming services . June 21, 2020 . . April 21, 2020.
  25. News: Lola Lennox - Songs - AllMusic . June 21, 2020 . AllMusic.
  26. News: Pale by Lola Lennox on Amazon Music . June 21, 2020 . . April 17, 2020.
  27. News: Must Be An Angel: Lola Lennox Releases Second Single, 'Pale' Into World Of Grief And Uncertainty . June 21, 2020 . Essentially Pop . April 30, 2020.
  28. Rodman. Sarah. Friday Five: Juice WRLD's 'Righteous', the Killers' snappy new single, and more . June 21, 2020 . . April 24, 2020.
  29. News: Lola Lennox - Pale - YouTube . June 21, 2020 . . May 27, 2020.
  30. News: Harrington McCoy. Tracey. Annie Lennox's daughter grew up to look just like the legend . June 21, 2020 . Nicki Swift . April 29, 2020.
  31. News: Lovari. Lola Lennox – Interview by Lovari . June 21, 2020 . Get Out! Magazine . April 29, 2020.
  32. Web site: 2020-07-24. Lola Lennox shares new track 'Back At Wrong', co-produced by mother Annie. 2021-01-15. NME Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. en-GB.
  33. News: Hinks. Jeremy. Instinct Exclusive: Lola Lennox Chats About Pride, Acceptance, and Premieres 'Pale' Video . June 21, 2020 . Instinct Magazine . May 28, 2020.
  34. News: The Lennox sisters front Freedom . June 20, 2020 . . February 11, 2011.
  35. News: Lola Lennox Lyrics, Songs, and Albums - Genius . June 21, 2020 . Genius.