Regina Belle
- MatchRegina Belle
- 100%Miki Howard
- 69%Labelle
- 69%Patti LaBelle
- 68%Freddie Jackson
- 59%Angela Bofill
- 57%Patti Austin
- 57%Will Downing
- 52%Peabo Bryson
- 51%Anita Baker
- 49%Phyllis Hyman
Biography
17 July 1963, Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Belle first considered a career in the music business in her teenage years, after being inspired to sing by the gospel music greats Shirley Caesar and Inez Andrews. Both her mother and father were gospel singers and encouraged her to follow the same path - they were initially resistant to the idea that she should become involved in secular music. Further exposure to shows such as American Bandstand and Soul Train encouraged her to take up an instrument,... Read more