Helen Schneider is an American singer and actress whose success has come mainly
in Europe, particularly Germany, where her single 'Rock 'n' Roll Gypsy' was a
hit in 1981. She had a role in the 1983 Hollywood feature film 'Eddie and the
Cruisers', which was not a success when first released but gained a cult
following when it was shown on television. Since 1987, she also has performed on
the stage in Europe including the musical 'End of the Rainbow' as Judy Garland.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she learned to play the piano as a child and later
formed a blues band that performed...