Birth name: Anastacia Lyn Newkirk Born: September 17, 1968, Chicago, Illinois, USA Genres: Pop, R&B, soul, dance, pop rock Occupations: Singer-songwriter, record producer, fashion designer Instruments: Vocals Years active: 1983–1992 (dancer) 1990–present (singer) Labels: Epic/Daylight, Mercury, BMG Rights Management Associated acts: Elton John, Michael Jackson, Luciano Pavarotti, Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Jamiroquai, Eros Ramazzotti, Faith Evans, Chaka Khan, Queen, Annie Lennox, Wyclef Jean Website: anastacia.com