15 Facts About Grace Knight

Grace Ethel Knight was born on 23 December 1955 and is an English-born Australian vocalist and songwriter.

The song, written by Eurogliders' guitarist and cofounder, Bernie Lynch, and vocals by Grace Knight, was their only hit in United States.

Since Eurogliders disbanded in 1989, Grace Knight has had a successful career as a jazz singer.

Grace Knight made a cameo appearance in the 1990 TV series Come In Spinner and sang on its soundtrack, Come in Spinner, recorded with jazz artist Vince Jones, which peaked at No 4 on the Australian Recording Industry Association albums charts.

Grace Knight returned to her solo career and released Willow in 2008.

Grace Knight performed as a cabaret singer in folk clubs from 1976.

Grace Knight competed in a semi-final of a national talent quest as a duo and consequently travelled to Dubai to perform, where she met Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.

Grace Knight relocated to Perth, Western Australia, in 1977 where she performed in a number of local bands.

Grace Knight met guitarist and singer Bernie Lynch who fronted a new wave band, Rip Torn and the Stockings, in the late 1970s.

Two singles with lead vocals by Grace Knight were released, "The Man I Love" and "Sophisticated Lady", and this started a new career for Grace Knight as a jazz singer.

Grace Knight indicated that she had been writing lyrics for a forthcoming album with Lynch, when her frustration at the Howard Government's plans to invade Iraq interrupted her concentration.

In 2008, Grace Knight returned to her solo career and released Willow, which was nominated for Best Jazz Album at the 2008 ARIA Music Awards.

On 17 July 2009, Grace Knight performed at the Press Gallery Mid-Winter Ball attended by federal politicians, including Australian prime minister, Kevin Rudd, and Canberra journalists.

Grace Knight's sister introduced Knight to future bandmate, domestic partner and husband, Bernie Lynch.

Grace Knight separated from Lynch in 1986 and has been married two further times.