Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins in 1951, is a Welsh pop-rock singer known for her distinctive raspy vocals. She shot to fame in the late 1970s with hits like "It's a Heartache" and gained international acclaim in the 1980s with "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero." Her powerful voice and emotional delivery, often set against lush orchestral arrangements, have made her a significant figure in the pop-rock genre. Tyler’s influence can be seen in the music of many power ballad and soft rock artists who followed her.