Susannah melvoin biography of martin
The daughter of Hugo and Lois Melvoin, Ms. Martin was born and raised in Highland Park, Illinois, and attended Yale University....
Susan Melvoin, beloved mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, died peacefully at home at age She had been living with ALS for five years.
Susannah Melvoin
American musician (born )
Susannah Melvoin | |
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Born | () January 26, (age60) |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Rock, funk, pop, new wave, Minneapolis sound, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | –present |
Musical artist
Susannah Melvoin (born January 26, ) is an American vocalist and songwriter.
Melvoin is best known for her association with Prince in the mids. Melvoin comes from a musical family and is the twin sister of musician Wendy Melvoin, sister of Jonathan Melvoin (former touring keyboardist with the Smashing Pumpkins), and daughter of jazzpianist (and former NARAS president) Michael Melvoin.
Work with Prince
Melvoin got her start working with Prince in the mids during sister Wendy's stint with The Revolution. During this period, Melvoin was tapped to be a joint lead vocalist of one of Prince's side projects: The Family.
Prince wrote The Family's song "Nothin