Quick Facts

Full Name	Anita Baker
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 26, 1958(1958-01-26)
Age	66
Birthplace	Toledo
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Capricorn

Anita Baker Biography

Anita Baker is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on January 26, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. A Detroit-based R&B singer who debuted the hit 1986 track “Sweet Love” and the album Rapture. She was part of Chapter 8 the rock group called Chapter 8.

She as well as She and Alex Bugnon have both been recipients of the Soul Train Music Awards. are both winners in both the Soul Train Music Awards.

Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single “Sweet Love”. She is regarded as one of the most popular singers of soulful romantic ballads during the height of the quiet storm period of contemporary R&B in the 1980s. As of 2017, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has five platinum albums and one gold album. Her vocal range is mezzosoprano.

The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Baker has received four awards from nine nominations.

She was married to Walter Bridgeforth on December 24 in 1988. They divorced in 2008. They had two sons.

Anita Baker Net Worth

Anita Baker is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anita Baker 's net worth $80 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was in a band together with Michael J Powell, who later became her producer.

She has been awarded the award for eight Grammy Awards, including one for her hit song “Sweet Love.”

Anita Baker was born on January 26, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio. When she was two, her mother abandoned her and Baker was raised by a foster family in Detroit, Michigan. When Baker was 12, her foster parents died and her foster sister raised her afterwards. By the time Baker was 16, she began singing R&B at Detroit nightclubs. After one performance, she was discovered by bandleader David Washington, who gave her a card to audition for the funk band, Chapter 8.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Anita Baker height 4 ft 11 in Anita weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Anita Baker Dating?

According to our records, Anita Baker married to Walter Bridgforth Jr.. As of December 1, 2023, Anita Baker’s is not dating anyone.

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Baker married Walter Bridgeforth, Jr. on December 24, 1988. The couple separated in 2005 and finalized their divorce two years later. They have two sons, Walter Baker Bridgeforth (born January 1993) and Edward Carlton Bridgeforth (born May 1994). Baker currently lives in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Her son Walter is now attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, as a drum principal, majoring in Music Production & Engineering.

Facts & Trivia

Anita Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Anita Baker celebrates birthday on January 26 of every year.

After appearing on Frank Sinatra’s Duets album, Baker officially returned to the charts with Rhythm of Love in 1994. The album featured the hit “Body and Soul”, which became her first top 40 pop hit since 1989; the second single, the mid-tempo “I Apologize”, later won Baker an eighth Grammy. The album eventually sold over 2 million copies, resulting in her fourth consecutive platinum-selling album. Baker undertook the Rhythm of Love World Tour from December 14, 1994, to November 14, 1995. Baker was transferred to another label within the Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, in 1996.

What disease does Anita Baker have?

Anita Baker, is a 49 year old lady who suffers from Ovarian Cancer. Presently Anita is in a good space and doctors have recommended that if she were to want to do anything special, that now was the time.

What ever happened to Anita Baker?

Baker currently lives in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

What was Anita Baker's biggest hit?

1 – Caught Up in the Rapture. The number one song on our Top 10 Anita

Baker Songs list is “Caught Up in the Rapture” from the Rapture album.

How did chance the rapper help Anita Baker get her masters back?

“Would you guys say hello to a friend of mine by way of the music industry, by way of helping me get a hold and ownership of my master records , Mister Chance The Rapper is right there,” Baker said as the audience burst into applause and Chance stood up and waved at the acknowledgement.

What is a Baker's net worth?

Net Worth: $40 Million
Date of Birth:| Jan 26, 1958 (64 years old)
Gender:| Female
Height:| 4 ft 10 in (1.49 m)