Irene Ryder (1949 – 1 September 2024) was a Hong Kong English pop singer during the 1960s.

Career

In 1966, Ryder attained the unofficial title of Go Go Queen after winning a talent quest. Her first single was "To Sir With Love". Among the other singles that she recorded was "Baby Baby", a duet with Robert Lee, former member of Hong Kong beat band The Thunderbirds and the younger brother of martial arts star Bruce Lee. In 1966, Ryder became an actress in Hong Kong film. She appeared in The Flying Killer, a 1966 fantasy action film directed by Chien Lung. Ryder's last film was Cuties Parade, a 1975 drama film directed by Pan Lei. Ryder is credited with five films. In 1969, she was the only female singer chosen to represent Hong Kong at the 1970 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Her career ended in 1975 after she was attacked with acid just outside her residence in Tsim Sha Tsui, which caused severe facial injuries and required nearly 20 surgeries.

Death

Ryder died on 1 September 2024, at the age of 75.

Discography

Singles

LPs

Compilations

Sources