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.