Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper was raised in Queens, New York, in a working-class family with a mix of Swiss-German and Italian heritage. Her upbringing was marked by creativity and resilience. She began writing songs and teaching herself guitar at the age of twelve, showing early signs of the artistic force she would become. As a teenager, she left home and drifted between jobs and cities, studying art in Vermont and working odd jobs before returning to New York. In the late 1970s, she fronted the rockabilly-influenced band Blue Angel, releasing one album in 1980. When the band dissolved and she The post Complete List Of Cyndi Lauper Songs From A to Z appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.