Hazell Dean, born Hazel Poole on October 27, 1952, in Great Baddow, Essex, is a pioneering English dance-pop and Hi-NRG singer. She rose to prominence in the 1980s with UK top-ten hits like "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)" and "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)," the latter marking the first top-five success for producers Stock Aitken Waterman. Dean's dynamic vocals and energetic performances earned her the title "Queen of Hi-NRG." Beyond her chart successes, she has been a steadfast supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, performing at Pride events worldwide. In August 2021, after a career spanning over four decades, Dean announced her retirement from live performances. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazell_Dean?utm_source=openai))