Joanne Catherall

Joanne Catherall is an English singer and a member of the Human League. She and Susan Ann Sulley joined the Sheffield group during its reorganisation in late 1980, helping to establish the line-up that achieved international success the following year.

Catherall’s backing vocals became part of the group’s sound alongside Philip Oakey and Sulley. The Human League’s breakthrough included “Don’t You Want Me”, the UK Christmas number one in 1981. Catherall continued as part of the core trio with Oakey and Sulley, linking the group’s early electronic-pop success with its subsequent recording and performing life.