Suzanne Lynch is one of New Zealand’s most enduring musical stars. She first rose to fame as one half of the popular ‘60s duo The Chicks, and has crafted herself a wide-ranging and successful career both as a live performer and session vocalist. After her success with The Chicks, Lynch was a regular performer on the New Zealand television shows C’Mon and Happen Inn. In 1970, she was voted the New Zealand Entertainer of the Year. The same year, she set off to London where she worked as a vocalist supporting artists such as Neil Sedaka, Lulu, Leo Sayer, Cleo Lane and Cat Stevens, who she worked with for five years. More recently, she has worked with Kiri Te Kanawa. Since returning to New Zealand, Lynch has continued her successful professional musical career. In 2002, she was honoured with a Queen’s Birthday M.N.Z.M Award for services to New Zealand entertainment. In her role as Vocal Coach for NZ IDOL, Lynch works with the contestants to polish, refine and style their voices and help them to overcome any vocal challenges they may face during the intense rehearsal and performance process.

• Her website
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• Interview with Suzanne