Toyah Willcox

Singer, actress, television presenter

British Kings Heath, Birmingham, England Taurus

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, actress, television presenter
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth18/05/1958
Age68 years
BirthplaceKings Heath, Birmingham, England
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Toyah Willcox

09/10/2026

Toyah Willcox was confirmed as a special guest on former Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson’s 2027 live tour dates and outdoor retro concert bills. She joins other acts on these bills, including Haircut 100 and Tony Hadley.

14/09/2026

Cherry Red Records announced a 24CD deluxe box set, Twenty-Four From Toyah, celebrating her singles discography with bonus tracks and previously unreleased material. The set is scheduled for release on 04/12/2026.

28/08/2026

Toyah was announced as a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Worcestershire, to be conferred in September 2026 alongside several other honorees. The same month, her career-spanning compilation Chameleon – The Very Best of Toyah was nominated for Best Catalogue Release at the AIM Independent Music Awards 2026.

27/08/2026

Toyah Willcox’s official website announced upcoming summer live dates and a Christmas tour, confirming her continued activity as a live performer. The announcement was posted alongside ticket information and tour updates on her official site.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameToyah Ann Willcox
Known AsToyah Willcox
Notable ForEnglish new wave/punk singer and actress

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseRobert Fripp

Family

Youngest of three children

Career

Occupations
  • Singer
  • Actress
  • Television presenter
Genre
  • Punk rock
  • Pop rock
  • Rock
  • New wave
Active Years1976–present
Awards and Honours
  • Honorary Doctorate from the University of Central England in Birmingham (2001)
  • LIPA Companionship for Outstanding Achievement in music, drama, performance and media (2018)
  • Star on the Kings Heath Walk of Fame
  • Star on Birmingham’s Broad Street Walk of Stars
  • Nominated for Best Catalogue Release, AIM Independent Music Awards 2026 (Chameleon – The Very Best of Toyah)
Upcoming ReleasesTwenty-Four From Toyah, a 24CD singles box set from Cherry Red Records, due 04/12/2026
2026 Live ActivitySongs & Stories spoken word tour (from March 2026); Toyah’s Christmas Party tour (December 2026); guest on Holly Johnson’s 2027 live dates

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/toyahofficial

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She is known by the stage name Toyah.
2. She fronted the band Toyah.
3. She was a prominent figure in the early 1980s British music scene.
4. She has released more than 20 albums and has had eight top 40 singles.
5. She has appeared in more than 40 stage plays and 10 feature films.
6. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Central England in Birmingham in 2001.
7. She received a LIPA Companionship for Outstanding Achievement in 2018.

Also born on 18 May

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