Dutch alternative rocker and songwriter Anouk became not only one of the most successful performers in her native Netherlands, but also found popularity throughout much of Europe. Born in 1975 in the Hague, Anouk grew up with music in her family; her mother was a singer in a blues band. By the time she was 18, Anouk had joined a local R&B group, but it was short-lived -- she left soon after, having been accepted by and subsequently attended the Rotterdam Music Academy.
In 1995, Anouk started her own band, and at a music festival that same year she got her big break, joining D...