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.
things are good...doin the fireman thing,breakin hearts and saving babies haha...so been keeping my eye open too for that thing u were talkin about...oh me and rob got plans to hike from saratoga into santa cruz soon...ill take some sweet pix! whats new down in LA?
Thanks so much for writing to me, its great to hear from you. Just want to tell you first off, I admire all that you do and love just how creative you are! I've listened to your songs for years, and always love them. I'm so pleased that you liked my art, it means alot to me as you are very inspiring! I always put my heart into my work, it's my absolute passion! :P
I hope you're having a great weekend??! Come play in England sometime soon! Would love to see you on stage sometime! Have a good one and hope to keep in touch!
Just a reminder to check out Versailles this month on tour. We are traveling to Phoenix 19th (Paisley Violin), Albuquerque 20th at (Black Market Goods), Little Rock the 23rd at (Circa 76), Joplin the 24th at (Blackthorn Pizza and Pub), Austin the 26 at (Elysium), and New Orleans the 27th at (Hi Ho Lounge).
" IMPOSSIBLY beautiful woman and equally glorious music! A landscape of beautiful sandy beaches mixed with a steady diet of be-bop, folk, afro-latin, soul, blues & gospel music gave MAYA the ingredients to create her own sound which resonates through a variety of genres." - Featuring Deacon Jones (John Lee Hooker); Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan), Frank Luther (Levon Helm); Skip Edwards (Lucinda Williams); Jerry Jumonville (Dr. John); Tony Gilkyson (Chuck E Weiss); Danny 'Kootch' Kortchmar (Carole King); Jimmy Cobb (Miles Davis), Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton); The Reverend Lois Dejean's NOLA Gospel Choir, Sir Tony Martin, etc... " - Produced by Fabian Jolivet -
Jane, do you know any stylists in L.A. that can cut the Pinapple Cut?? (hair) I live in Santa Barbara and no one knows what the frick i'm talking about.
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Just saw your Twitter. What's weird is that I was up looking at it because I couldn't sleep. Today marks the one year anniversary of my friend's suicide.
My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your friend's family...
HELP! I feel cold in deep down places. Secret places, darkest places Cuz I'm polite on the outside and mean in between and the harder i try, the lower i go... you know?
There's the hasbeens, wannabes, neverweres, refusetosees all in a line... Where does that leave me? i donno... but From where I sit, the gutter looks 'up there'
~jara matthews, carsalesman in platform shoes :D this too shall pass
A STATEMENT FROM EXENE CERVENKA June 2, 2009 After some months of not feeling 100% healthy, I recently had some medical tests run and the prognosis is that I am suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Apparently, it has been affecting me for quite some time.
Although this is obviously unfortunate news, I am choosing to see the positive in it. I, and X as a band, have supported the Sweet Relief charity since the mid-1990's; the irony of this is not lost on any of us. Sweet Relief was started as an aide to uninsured artists by musician Victoria Williams when she herself was diagnosed with MS in 1992.
While this diagnosis will most certainly mean some changes for me, personally, it will not affect my commitments to the current X U.S. tour, nor will it affect my solo album that is slated for release this fall on Bloodshot Records.
My focus will certainly be on maintaining my health--many people remain strong and continue to live their lives as productively as they had before an MS diagnosis and I plan to be one of those people. To find out more about Sweet Relief please visit: www.sweetrelief.org To find out more about X please visit: www.xtheband.com
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