Biography
Who is Bebe Buell?
Early life and family background
Bebe Buell was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on July 14, 1953. Her mother, Dorothea Johnson, was the founder of the Protocol School of Washington. Her father, Harold Lloyd Buell, served as a United States Navy officer and was a veteran of World War II. Because her father was away during her birth, her mother did not name her immediately. The hospital staff began calling her Baby Buell, which eventually led to her nickname, Bebe. She grew up with German heritage and attended Rogers High School before starting her career.
Musical career and band history
Bebe Buell launched her musical path in 1980 by forming a band called the B-Sides. This group remained active until 1985. During this period, she also released a four-song EP in 1981 through Rhino Records. This project was produced by Ric Ocasek and Rick Derringer, with the band the Cars providing musical backing on two of the tracks. In 1984, her partner John Taylor helped organize a group of famous musicians to support her music, which eventually led to the formation of the band the Power Station.
Relationships and personal life
Bebe Buell has been married twice and has been in high-profile relationships with several famous rock musicians. She was in a long-term relationship with Todd Rundgren from 1972 until 1978. During this time, she had a brief relationship with Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith, which resulted in the birth of her daughter, Liv Tyler, in 1977. To protect Liv from Steven's personal struggles at the time, Todd Rundgren signed the birth certificate and acted as her legal father. Liv did not learn the truth about her biological father until she was nine years old.
Birthday and age
Bebe Buell was born on July 14, 1953, which makes Bebe 73 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Bebe shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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