Childhood and Education Journey of Kate Bush in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 24, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Kate Bush, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Kate Bush is an English singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer who began writing songs at a young age. Discovered with the help of David Gilmour, she signed with EMI Records and achieved fame at 19 with her self-written debut single, "Wuthering Heights," topping the UK charts for four weeks and becoming the first woman to accomplish this feat with a self-written song. Her debut album, 'The Kick Inside', reached number three in the UK, solidifying her place in music history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1918: Hannah Patricia (Daly)'s Birth

In 1918, Hannah Patricia (Daly), Kate Bush's mother, was born.

1920: Robert Bush's Birth

In 1920, Robert Bush, Kate Bush's father, was born.

July 1958: Catherine Bush Born

In July 1958, Catherine Bush was born. She later became an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer.

1979: Posing with James Callaghan

During the 1979 United Kingdom general election campaign, Kate Bush posed for a photograph alongside the Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan.

1979: Decision to Limit Live Performances

In 1979, after only six weeks on the road, Kate Bush made the decision not to tour extensively again, establishing herself as an autonomous artist creating masterworks on her own terms.

1985: Interview with Hot Press

In a 1985 interview with Hot Press, Kate Bush stated that she preferred not to discuss how she voted and added "I don't feel I am a political thinker at all. I don't really understand politics."

1992: Hannah Patricia (Daly)'s Death

In 1992, Hannah Patricia (Daly), Kate Bush's mother, passed away.

1998: Birth of Son Albert McIntosh

In 1998, Kate Bush and Danny McIntosh had a son, Albert McIntosh, known as Bertie.

1999: Kate Bush Quote

In 1999, Kate Bush stated about an unknown topic.

2004: Purchase of Devon Home

In 2004, Kate Bush bought a second home in Devon.

2008: Robert Bush's Death

In 2008, Robert Bush, Kate Bush's father, passed away.

2011: BBC Radio 4 Interview

In 2011, Kate Bush told BBC Radio 4 that the amount of time between albums was stressful and denied being a perfectionist, emphasizing the importance of family life.

2014: Son's Feature in Before the Dawn

In 2014, Kate Bush's son Bertie featured in the concert Before the Dawn.

2016: Maclean's Interview on Theresa May

In 2016, Kate Bush stated that she really liked Theresa May and thought she was wonderful during an interview with Maclean's.

2019: Statement on Political Views

In 2019, Kate Bush published a statement on her website clarifying that she was not a Conservative Party supporter.

April 2021: Open Letter on Streaming Royalties

In April 2021, Kate Bush was one of 156 signatories of an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a change in the wording of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to make royalty payments for streaming closer to the amounts paid for radio broadcast.

December 2022: Christmas Message on NHS Nurses

In December 2022, Kate Bush expressed solidarity with nurses undertaking strike action, stating that NHS nurses should be appreciated and cherished in her annual Christmas message.