Sally Barker

English singer/songwriter Sally Barker initially found fame with her folk songs in the '80s, but later progressed to the final of 2014's edition of The Voice UK. Born in Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, Barker's bluesy voice and impressive guitar work were influenced by the likes of Bessie Smith, John Martyn, and Aretha Franklin, and she began her musical career as one part of a duo called Sally & Chris, performing folk-blues in pubs across the Midlands. Barker relocated to London in 1986 where she began working on her solo career, and the following year she won the National ...