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My Take
Vashti Bunyan's story moves me more than almost any chart-topping career could. She released a debut album in 1970, sold almost nothing, lost heart, and walked away from music entirely. Decades later the world circled back and finally recognized that record as a quiet masterpiece, and she returned to singing. To me that is proof that being early is not the same as being wrong. What I admire is that she kept her voice intact through all those silent years, so that when recognition finally arrived she still had something true to offer. That patience is its own kind of artistry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vashti Bunyan
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァシュティ・バニヤン
- Reading
- ゔぁしゅてぃ・ばにやん
- Born
- January 1, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / singer-songwriter / guitarist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Oxford
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vashti Bunyan born?
Born January 1, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Vashti Bunyan from?
Vashti Bunyan is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Vashti Bunyan do?
Vashti Bunyan works as singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.