While in design college in the mid 1970's, Wiedlin stumbled upon the burgeoning LA punk rock scene. She and Belinda Carlisle were inspired to form the Go-Go's. The band quickly became local favorites and were signed by the indie label IRS Records. With most of their songs written or co-written by Jane (including the classic "Our Lips Are Sealed") The Go-Go's went on to enormous success, selling out Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and appearing twice on the cover of Rolling Stone. The band became the first ever all-girl group to write their own songs, play their own instruments, and become immensely popular doing it.
After seven years, the Go-Go's split up and went their separate ways. Jane moved on to a solo career, releasing six albums of her own which included the hits "Rush Hour", "Blue Kiss" and "Tangled" (a song featured in the movie "Pretty Woman"). Rolling Stone magazine called her last solo album "Kissproof World", a "solo tour de force by an entrepreneur, an actress and rock goddess".
Five years after breaking up, The Go-Go's reformed and have remained a band ever since. The band continue to make their mark on popular culture, touring each year, and releasing the critically acclaimed God Bless The Go-Gos in 2001.
In 2009 Jane became an ordained minister and is now performing wedding, commitment and vow reaffirmation ceremonies. Go to Janewiedlin.com for more information!
*As an actor, Jane has appeared in many movies including "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "Clue". As a voice actor, Jane has lent her unique sound to such projects as "King of the Hill", "Pinky and the Brain" and two of the "Scooby Doo" movies, amongst other shows.
*As a TV star, Jane was recently watched by millions as one of the cast of VH1's hit TV series "The Surreal Life". Janes unique blend of warmth and comedy captured the hearts of a whole new generation of fans.
*As a writer, Jane co-wrote her first country hit, "But For The Grace of God" by Keith Urban. The song went to Number One and launched Keith as a country superstar.
*As an adventurer, Jane spent three years in the jungles of Central America. She has written a book ("This Godforsaken Paradise") about her equatorial adventures.
*As a geek, Jane is currently working on a comic book called called Lady Robotika, which she is collaborating on with her partner and friend Bill Morrison (The Simpsons, Futurama). There will be a companion CD of music to accompany the comic book.
*As a musician, besides her ongoing work with The Go-Gos, Jane is also always busy writing songs.
*As an animal lover, she continues to rescue dogs (her four dogs, Geordie & Peanut, and Angus & Malcolm, are all rescues), and enjoys her time with her horse Siggi, an American Paint Horse.
Just about 80 minutes from starting our next episode of Talking 80s Music which will focus on Jane this week. More information about how to hear the show live can be found at our page and the final downloadable version can be found at Talking80sMusic dot com.
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