Melanie Thornton
Pop Singer
Frontwoman of the Eurodance group La Bouche who pursued a solo career and who tragically died in an airplane crash.
Growing up she was inspired by Aretha Franklin, one of her mother's favorites, and by her own piano and clarinet lessons.
In addition to her worldwide hits "Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams," she recorded several popular solo albums in Germany.
He uncle, Bob Chisholm, was a respected singer and piano in his own right, and encouraged her to take her act to Germany.
Natalie Horler, singer of the group Cascada, was another popular Eurodance star.