Susannah Melvoin | |
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Background information | |
Born | January 26, 1964 |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Rock, funk, pop, new wave, Minneapolis sound, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1984–present |
Susannah Melvoin (born January 26, 1964) is an American vocalist and songwriter. Melvoin is best known for her association with Prince in the mid-1980s. 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 jazz pianist (and former NARAS president) Michael Melvoin.