At age 20, on February 18, 1969, Lulu got hitched to Bee Gees band member Maurice Gibb, who himself was only 19 at the time.
LULU TO SIR WITH LOVE PROFESSIONAL
Personal LifeĪt the same time that many changes were transpiring in the young star's professional life, just as many dramatic events were taking place in her private one. More TV work would follow throughout her life. In fact, in 1968, she became the host her own BBC 1 TV series, Happening for Lulu. Simultaneously, Lulu's success back in Britain continued with more hits and TV appearances. She belted out the film's theme song (which had the same title as the movie) in a memorable scene. She appeared in the 1967 film To Sir, With Love alongside Sidney Poitier. One year later, though, was when Lulu really made an international splash as both a singer and an actress. In 1966, she went on a tour with British band the Hollies that included a concert in Poland, which made Lulu the first female singer from the United Kingdom to sing live behind the Iron Curtain. However, after a few more chart toppers, Lulu decided to venture out as a solo artist. Lulu went on to earn her place in the spotlight in May 1964, with her standout version of The Isley Brothers' tune "Shout." At the time, she was part of the group the Luvvers. At age 15, she had already become a singing sensation. Lulu may have inherited her stellar voice from her dad, who worked in a meat market. Lulu was born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on November 3, 1948, in Glasgow, Scotland.
She continues to perform till to this day on solo projects, as well as in collaborative efforts - and has also tackled endeavors in film and books, and on TV and the stage. Scottish-born singer Lulu went on to become best known in the United States for her performance of the song "To Sir With Love," which was featured in the 1967 film of the same name, starring Sidney Poitier.
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