Florence Leontine Mary Welch, born 28 August 1986 in Camberwell, London,
England, is an English singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of
Florence + the Machine. Raised as a Catholic with dyslexia, she began performing
in local venues with Isabella Summers, and the duo evolved into the eponymous
band. Their debut album Lungs (2009) topped the UK Albums Chart, earned a Brit
Award for Best British Album, and produced the UK‑charting single "Rabbit Heart
(Raise It Up)". Their second album Ceremonials (2011) debuted at Number 1 in the
UK and number 6 in the US, while H...