Wendy Melvoin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wendy Melvoin
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Jan 26, 1964(1964-01-26)
Age	60
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Wendy Melvoin Biography

Wendy Melvoin is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on January 26, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, United States. R&B composer and singer who released a variety of albums with the duo Wendy and Lisa. They composed the music for the initial season of ‘Heroes’ as well as collaborated on ‘Touch featuring R&B singer and composer who released multiple albums as half of the duo Wendy & Lisa. They composed music for the first season of ‘Heroes’ and worked on ‘Touch,’ starring Kiefer Sutherland..

She appeared with She performed with Prince in The Revolution from 1980 until 1985. in The Revolution from 1980 until 1985.

Wendy Ann Melvoin (born January 26, 1964) is an American guitarist and singer- songwriter, best known for her work with Prince as part of his backing band The Revolution, and for her collaboration with Lisa Coleman as one half of the duo Wendy & Lisa.

Melvoin met Prince in 1983, one night when she was practicing guitar in Lisa Coleman’s room. A few days later, when guitarist Dez Dickerson didn’t show up at soundcheck, Prince asked her to play his guitar; that same night, Prince invited her to join the band. Melvoin’s debut show with The Revolution was a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre at the First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis on August 3, 1983. This concert was recorded and some of the tracks ended up on Purple Rain, Prince’s next record, most notably the title track. Melvoin was 19 at that time.

Her father was a late jazz musician and ex- NARAS vice president Her father was late jazz pianist and former NARAS president Mike Melvoin. Her brother Jonathan was the touring keyboardist for the Smashing Pumpkins, while her twin sister Susannah was a singer and composer. She entered a relationship with Lisa Cholodenko after a split with longtime partner and collaborator Lisa Coleman.. The twin brother Jonathan was the keyboardist touring of The Smashing Pumpkins, and their twin sister Susannah was a performer and composer. She started into a relationship to Lisa Cholodenko after the breakup of her long-time collaborator and friend Lisa Coleman.

Wendy Melvoin Net Worth

Wendy Melvoin is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wendy Melvoin 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She made her debut as a singer when she joined The Revolution in 1980.

Her theme for”Nurse Jackie,” a Showtime program “Nurse Jackie” earned her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Main Title in 2010.

Wendy Melvoin was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of jazz pianist (and former NARAS president) Mike Melvoin, who in the 1960s was part of the Los Angeles session musician collective The Wrecking Crew. Her brother, Jonathan Melvoin, was the Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboardist, and her twin sister is singer and composer Susannah Melvoin.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Wendy Melvoin Dating?

According to our records, Wendy Melvoin is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Wendy Melvoin’s is not dating anyone.

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In April 2009, Melvoin gave an interview with Out magazine that, for the first time, publicly revealed that she is a lesbian and discussed her past romantic relationship with Lisa Coleman, who is still her musical partner. She was in a longterm relationship with film director Lisa Cholodenko. They share a son, Calder, to whom Cholodenko gave birth by way of an anonymous sperm donor.

Facts & Trivia

Wendy Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wendy Melvoin celebrates birthday on January 26 of every year.

Melvoin is also listed in the credits of Glen Campbell’s 2011 final studio album, Ghost on the Canvas.

Are Wendy and Lisa still together?

In April 2009, Coleman gave an interview with Out magazine, where she spoke openly about her past romantic relationship with Wendy Melvoin. Coleman has been married since 2004 to Renata Kanclerz. The couple has one child.

Who is Wendy Melvoin married to?

Wendy Melvoin
Website| www.wendyandlisa.com

Did Prince have a relationship with Wendy and Lisa?

After Prince disbanded the group in 1986, she continued a musical partnership with bandmate (and then-lover) Wendy Melvoin, recording a series of albums that were solid hits in the U.K. Although their romantic relationship ended in 2002 , the pair remain musical partners, with new releases and soundtrack work (‘Heroes,’ …

Why did Wendy and Lisa leave The Revolution?

Unhappy with their lack of credit and creativity , Wendy & Lisa went on to perform as a duo. Susannah ended up leaving the Revolution too, following a breakup with Prince, and performed for a time with Wendy & Lisa as a backup singer in their band.

Did Mayte Garcia get married?

Mayte Garcia, a backup dancer, and singer, first met Prince when she was 16 years old. Six years later, in 1996, she married him on Valentine’s Day.