Terri Nunn

Terri Nunn (born September 26, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and film director who rose to prominence as the dynamic lead vocalist of the new wave band Berlin during the 1980s. She founded the band and became known for her distinctive voice, striking stage presence, and the band's synth-pop sound that defined much of 1980s new wave and electronic music. Berlin achieved significant commercial and critical success with their 1986 album 'Count Three and Pray' and particularly with their contribution to the 'Top Gun' soundtrack, the iconic power ballad 'Take My Breath Away', which became a global hit and earned an Academy Award nomination. The band's earlier track 'Sex (I'm a)' also became a signature song that exemplified the provocative new wave aesthetic of the era. Beyond her work with Berlin, Nunn has pursued acting roles in television and film, and has worked as a film director. She has maintained a presence in the entertainment industry through touring, recording, and various creative projects. Nunn's contributions to 1980s new wave and synth-pop music, combined with her role as a female bandleader and creative force, have established her as an important figure in the history of electronic and alternative music.