Kate Bush is Back on the Scene, Decades Later

Who is Kate Bush?

Kate Bush is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. Her debut single “Wuthering Heights,” which she wrote, reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in 1978, making her the first female artist to achieve this feat.

A portrait of Kate Bush.

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No doubt, she has received a lot of respect and adoration. In addition to collaborating with Prince, artists like Peter Gabriel, and Elton John, Tori Amos, Björk, Joanna Newsom, St. Vincent, Perfume Genius, and Mitski are all heirs to her legacy.