Billie Eilish is a 22-year-old, American singer and songwriter. She was born on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles, California. She debuted in 2015 with her first single Ocean Eyes written by her brother Finneas who is also a songwriter. She is also known for other songs like Bad Guy, Birds of A Feather, Copycat, and a bunch of other songs. Her music tends to be a mix of multiple genres such as pop, alternative, and rock. She was inspired by artists such as Matty Healy, Avril Lavigne, and many other artists.
Did you know she was only 13 years old when Ocean Eyes was recorded? She is a talented singer and songwriter for her age. For her music, she has won Grammies, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and many other awards. Did you know that in 2019 she set the record for the youngest female at NO.1 on the album charts in the UK? It is impressive how much she has achieved at such a young age, she is also active in gender equality, animal rights, and climate change. Something you may not know is that she has Tourette syndrome.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes uncontrolled movements or sounds called tics. On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, she admitted in an Instagram post that she has Tourette’s Syndrome. This occurred because videos of her Tics began to surface online. In her post she states, “I’ve never mentioned it on the internet because nobody thinks I’m deadass… As well as the fact that I’ve never just wanted people to think of Tourettes every time they think of me”. If you enjoy music, then go check out Billie Eilish.