Before her solo success, she was a member of the folk-rock group Meadow and served as a backup singer for legendary artist Leonard Cohen .
Born Laura Ann Kruteck, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Loura Branigan
She was signed by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records in 1979, releasing her debut album, Branigan , in 1982. Peak Success and Major Hits Before her solo success, she was a member