Interesting facts about Alicia Keys
- Alicia Keys is an American singer and actress.
- Alicia was born in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan, on January 25, 1981.
- Birth name: Alicia Augello Cook.
- At age 7, Alicia began to play classical music on the piano.
- In 2010, VH1 included Alicia Keys on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
- Her astrological sign is Aquarius.
- Her debut album, Songs in A Minor, sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
- Keys is 5' 6" (1.68 m) tall.
- Nick name: Lellow
- Throughout her career, Alicia Keys has won numerous awards and has sold over 30,000,000 albums worldwide.
- Her manager suggested the stage name Keys after a dream he had.
- Alicia Keys is a 9-time Grammy Award winner.
- Parents: Teresa Augello and Craig Cook.
- Alicia is a very good swimmer.
- At age 4, Alicia made an appearance on The Cosby Show.
- Alicia Keys has brown eyes and dark brown hair.
- Her musical influences are Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Beethoven, Chopin, Mary J. Blige, Miles Davis, Curtis Mayfield and The Notorious B.I.G..
- She went to college at New York University.
- Alicia Keys was the first artist to sign with J Records.
- Alicia wrote her first song at age 14.