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Anita Baker

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The Resume

    (January 26, 1958- )
    Lead singer of Chapter 8 (1978-1984)
    Albums include 'Rapture,' 'Givin' You the Best That I Got,' 'Songstress,' 'Compositions' and 'Rhythm of Love'
    Songs include 'I Apologize,' 'Angel,' 'Feel The Need,' 'Squeeze Me,' 'Will You Be Mine' and 'No More Tears'
    Acted in 'Soul Train Awards'

Why she might be annoying:

    She describes herself as a perfectionist.
    She has a sing along karaoke cd.
    She joined the band 'Humanity' at age sixteen.
    Arista executives told her she could not sing, had no talent and would not renew a contract with Chapter 8.
    She then became a short order cook, a bar waitress and a receptionist at a law firm.
    She was hesitant to give up her job at a law firm when offered a new singing contract.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She ranked #74 on VH1's Top 100 Women of Rock 'n Roll.
    She is married and has two children.
    She began singing with her baptist church choir at age twelve.
    She suffered two miscarriages.
    Her album 'Rapture' went platinum in only six months.
    She has won Grammy's.
    She holds a key to the city of Detroit in Michigan.
    She easily transformed from R&B to jazz.

Credit: Skunk Butt


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 113 Votes: 45.13% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 55.88% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 124 Votes: 46.77% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 130 Votes: 53.08% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 266 Votes: 49.25% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 290 Votes: 45.86% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 552 Votes: 51.81% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 134 Votes: 76.12% Annoying