Wendy Melvoin

Film & TV

Los Angeles, California, USA

Wendy Melvoin was born on January 26, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Wendy Ann Melvoin. She is known for her work with Prince and the Revolution and for soundtrack work on Heroes (2006), Crossing Jordan (2001) and Dangerous Minds (1995) with Lisa Coleman.

Known for

• George Michael: The Trojan Souls — Self2026
• Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince — Self2020
• Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen — Self2017
• Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation — Self2005
• Where Are They Now? — Self1999
• Prince: The Hits Collection1993
• Toys — Choir Soloist1992
• Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm1986
• Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE1986
• Sheila E.: Live Romance 16001986

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Type

Person

Country

US

Active from

1964-01-26

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Listeners

1,583

Total plays

4,040

Wendy Melvoin (born January 26, 1964) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Prince as part of his band The Revolution, and for her collaboration with Lisa Coleman as one half of the duo Wendy & Lisa. Coming from a musical family, Wendy is a sister of the late The Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin and the daughter of jazz pianist (and former NARAS president) Mike Melvoin. In addition, she is the twin sister of singer and composer Susanna

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

Ann

Gender

female

Citizenship

United States

Place of birth

Los Angeles

Spouse

Lisa Cholodenko

Father

Mike Melvoin

Sibling

Susannah Melvoin

Occupation

lyricist

Languages spoken

English language

Field of work

music

Genre

alternative rock

Instrument

voice

Record label

Columbia Records

Image

Wendy Melvoin in 2006 crop.jpg

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