What Happened Today In Music, June 22nd 1953 was born Cyndi Lauper (Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper), American singer, songwriter, actress and activist. Lauper has sold over 50 million records worldwide. She has won awards at the Grammys, Emmys, Tonys, the New York's Outer Critics Circle, MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Billboard Awards, and American Music Awards (AMAs). An inductee into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lauper is known for her distinctive image, featuring a variety of hair colors and eccentric clothing, and for her powerful and distinctive four-octave singing range. She has been celebrated for her humanitarian work, particularly as an advocate for LGBT rights in the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdQY7BusJNU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNnGmq99Xv4 #TodayInMusic