Joan Baez Height, Weight, Age, Children, Biography, Facts, Family

Joan Baez is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist who found fame with several political songs such as We Shall Overcome, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Diamonds and Rust, Blowin in the Wind,There But for Fortune, etc.

Joan Baez Quick Info
Height5 ft 5½ in
Weight61 kg
Date of BirthJanuary 9, 1941
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Eye ColorHazel

Joan Baez is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist who found fame with several political songs such as We Shall Overcome, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Diamonds and Rust, Blowin’ in the Wind, There But for Fortune, etc.

Born Name

Joan Chandos Baez

Nick Name

Joan

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Staten Island, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Activist

Family

  • Father – Albert Báez Valderrama (Scientist)
  • Mother – Joan Bridge
  • Siblings – Mimi Baez (Younger Sister), Pauline Baez (Older Sister)

Net Worth

Joan’s net worth was $11 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Genre

Folk, Gospel, Folk Rock, Country Folk, Americana, Latin

Instruments

Vocals, Piano, Ukulele, Guitar

Labels

  • Vanguard Records
  • RCA Records
  • A&M Records
  • Guardian
  • Proper Records
  • Columbia Records
  • Gold Castle Records
  • Virgin Records
  • Razor & Tie
  • Koch Entertainment

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 5½ in or 166.5 cm

Weight

61 kg or 134.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Joan has dated –

  • Michael New
  • John Lennon
  • Bob Dylan (1963-1965)
  • David Harris (1967-1973) – She married David Harris on March 26, 1968, and gave birth to their son Gabriel Harris on December 2, 1969. The couple divorced amicably in 1973.
  • Kris Kristofferson (1970-1971)
  • Steve Jobs
  • Joan adopted a son when she was 18 years old.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Multiracial (Hispanic and White)

    She has Mexican ancestry on her father’s side and is of English descent on her mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Black

    However, her hair has turned ‘Gray’ with her advancing age.

    Eye Color

    Hazel

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Melodious voice

    Joan Baez Favorite Things

    • Author As A Child – Albert Payson Terhune

    Source – Deseret.com

    Joan Baez Facts

  • She performed the civil-rights anthem, We Shall Overcome during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
  • In 1999, Joan was included in the list of ‘100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll’ by VH1 at #27.
  • Since 2011, Amnesty International has presented the ‘Joan Baez Award for Outstanding Inspirational Service in the Global Fight for Human Rights’ annually in honor of Baez’s long-standing humanitarian work.

    • Featured Image by Ron Baker / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 2.0

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