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  Rock On The Net: Melissa Etheridge
Melissa was born on May 29, 1961, and raised in Kansas, and after studying at Boston' s Berkley College of Music, she was discovered in Los Angeles by the found of Island Records.
Melissa's road to stardom started with breaking the barriers to become a female rocker in a male dominated rock world, and then retain that audience when she decided to reveal her sexuality and become an outspoken supporter for gay and lesbian rights.
Melissa canceled tour dates after disclosing that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and would be undergoing treatment.
www.rockonthenet.com /artists-e/melissaetheridge_main.htm   (1395 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961 in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an American rock musician.
Etheridge was praised for her performance, which was considered one of the highlights of the show.
Etheridge has admitted to using medicinal marijuana while she was receiving chemotherapy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Melissa_Etheridge   (737 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge: Skin - PopMatters Music Review
But Etheridge's music is universally feminine, regardless of sexual orientation, and her songcraft has enough honesty and subtlety to appeal to men and women, gay and straight.
Etheridge adds to an already large canon of lovelorn songs a collection of tracks that are worthy of their peers.
Melissa Etheridge has lived a lot of life since her self-titled debut in 1988.
www.popmatters.com /music/reviews/e/etheridgemelissa-skin.shtml   (832 words)

  
 Melissa Lou Etheridge
Melissa was born on May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas.
In 1993, Melissa Etheridge openly admitted that she was a lesbian.
Melissa and Julie also have two dogs and two cats (they had to give away Boo, their Cockatoo, because they "were not home enough").
www.angelfire.com /mi/wojtkiewicz/etheridge.html   (909 words)

  
 Entertainment Ave! The Concert Hall - A concert review of Melissa Etheridge - October 12, 1996 - The Rosemont Horizon - ...
Melissa's drummer, Kenny something (it was hard to hear his last name over a cheering crowd) was a madman on fire.
Melissa Etheridge and her band rocked the Rosemont Horizon and were well received by the crowd.
Melissa Etheridge bridged that gap for me, and I think she took most of the rest of the crowd with her.
www.entertainmentavenue.com /concert_hall/reviews/e/melissa_etheridge/me101296.htm   (2005 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge News
Etheridge burdens the innocent, McConaughey's not gay, and Rosie tortures co-host MORE INFO: Send comments, suggestions to Dish@washblade.com Dish was thrilled to hear that MELISSA ETHERIDGE and her partner...
Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels gave their new twin babies some rock 'n' roll names: their daughter is Johnnie Rose and their son is Miller Steven.
Melissa Etheridge and her partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, are the new parents of twins, the couple announced Friday.
www.topix.net /who/melissa-etheridge   (543 words)

  
 umusic.ca :: Melissa Etheridge
Since her debut release in 1988, Melissa Etheridge has sold more than 25 Million records worldwide, she has won numerous awards including two Grammies and the prestigious ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award, and millions of people around the globe have experienced the raw emotion of her countless live performances.
With Breakdown, her first album in more than three years, one of rock and roll's leading female vocalists breaks new musical ground while returning to the subjects that are paramount in everyone's lives: love and loss, consciousness and confusion, dread, hope and reconciliation.
In 1995 Melissa released her fifth album Your Little Secret, which added to an already powerful body of work and capped an eight-year run of non-stop recording and touring.
umusic.ca /melissaetheridge   (916 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge's brave comeback - Dateline NBC - MSNBC.com
Melissa Etheridge's brave comeback - Dateline NBC - MSNBC.com
Melissa Etheridge describes chemotherapy as "hell." And she was right in the middle of it when she heard she'd been nominated for a Grammy.
Etheridge: “Which is another interesting aspect of breast cancer is they can't tell you exactly what's going on until they open you up.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6994469   (973 words)

  
 AP Wire | 10/21/2006 | Melissa Etheridge, partner have twins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
LOS ANGELES - Melissa Etheridge and her partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, are the new parents of twins, the couple announced Friday.
Etheridge, 45, and Michaels, 31, held a commitment ceremony in 2003.
Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, but is now cancer-free.
www.miami.com /mld/miamiherald/15811259.htm   (181 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Melissa Etheridge: Music: Melissa Etheridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Melissa sings with such passion, that it's easy to get caught up in her music, and I found this to be especially true with this CD.
Upon hearing Melissa Etheridge's debut album for the first time I was struck by two things; how real her songs sounded and how righteously she rocked.
Melissa Etheridge's self-titled album is her first of many masterpieces she's released.
www.amazon.com /Melissa-Etheridge/dp/B000001FSC   (1356 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge
The Melissa Etheridge Information Network and Ovation Guitars teamed up to support the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation by auctioning a one-of-a-kind, autographed 12-string Adamas guitar that Etheridge used on her “Lucky” and “Skin” tours.
When Melissa Etheridge announced in August 2003 her engagement to marry actress Tammy Lynn Michaels, it was one of the happiest times of her life.
Etheridge, 43, was one of the 1990s more popular recording artists because of her heartfelt and confessional lyrics and her distinctive slightly-raspy voice.
www.gotorenotahoe.com /news/stories/html/2004/07/21/1068.php   (1688 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge: Grammy Winning Rock Artist
Melissa Etheridge was born May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, KS.
Melissa's first recorded work appeared in the Nick Nolte prison movie Weeds before her self-titled debut was issued in 1988.Her debut earned her a Gold Certificate and gave us such hits as "Bring Me Some Water" and "Similar Features."
But it was a brand new start for Melissa and in 2004 she exploded back on the charts with the release of "Lucky.
www.thecoverzone.com /Etheridge/index.html   (583 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge
Exploding onto the late 1980s rock scene with this energetic, sensual, and shamelessly personal debut, Melissa Etheridge instantly proved herself a skilled singer-songwriter and thunderstorm of a performer.
An album that never spawned hits on the magnitude of "Bring Me Some Water" or "I'm the Only One" from her debut, Melissa Etheridge's sorely overlooked third effort is a gold mine of poetic contemplation, sensual declarations, and emotional pleas.
What you will find here is a repository of the information that has been collected over the years: the mailing list archives, the Melissa Etheridge FAQ and Never Enough Information, lyrics, and a collection of lists that have been compiled.
www.queertheory.com /histories/e/etheridge_melissa.htm   (789 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Lucky: Music: Melissa Etheridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Melissa Etheridge's considerable talents as writer/singer/performer have often seemed confounded by expectations--the artist having burdened herself with more than a few of them.
Etheridge spent the '90s alternately proving her mettle as one of the era's most successful female rock artists (peaking with the multi-platinum Yes I Am), trying to recapture those glories, then plumbing the depths of an all-too-public romantic flame-out on '01's confessional Skin.
I could go on and on about "Lucky", but instead, I'll just say that if you're a Melissa Etheridge fan or a rock and roll fan or even a fan of great music in general, this is a must have in your collection.
www.amazon.com /Lucky-Melissa-Etheridge/dp/B0000V19LS   (1313 words)

  
 AskMen.com - Melissa Etheridge
Melissa has made it in an industry that often values a woman's looks over musical talent and originality.
In a milieu dominated by dolled-up video pop stars, Melissa Etheridge had only talent and determination on her side.
Born in Leavenworth, Kansas on the 29th of May 1961, Melissa Lou Etheridge started playing the guitar when she was eight, and was writing her first songs by the age of ten.
www.askmen.com /women/singer_100/140_melissa_etheridge.html   (405 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge Tickets, Melissa Etheridge Concert Tickets at StubHub!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Rockin' hard and staying healthy is Melissa Etheridge's goal these days, and fans can't wait to get out to see her do both.
Concert tickets to her shows attract fans of pure rock and roll, and her performances are known for their inspirational undertones as well as the pure and heart-piercing vocals.
Melissa Etheridge tickets are truly a continuation of all that she is, and her shows are known for their uplifting quality despite the personal struggles she has overcome.
www.stubhub.com /melissa-etheridge-tickets   (549 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge - Lucky Live DVD prices at Smarter.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Etheridge and her band work their way through the entire contents of the record, as well as dropping in a few old...
Etheridge and her band work their way through the entire contents of the record, as well as dropping in a few old favorites to delight the crowd.
Also included is an extensive documentary on Melissa's life, which follws her through a typically hectic day, offering valuable insight for her legions of fans.
smarter.com /melissa_etheridge_lucky_live---pd--ch-4--pi-216175.html   (323 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge
June 1994-This interview took place soon after Melissa Etheridge released what was soon to be her biggest album ever, Yes I Am.
The idea of the guitar God is one that has always seemed fall on the right side of the Y chromosome.
This idea is one that has always confused Melissa Etheridge.
www.popentertainment.com /etheridge.htm   (119 words)

  
 Home of the Original Melissa Etheridge Mailing List
The Melissa Etheridge mailing list is dedicated to discussion and information regarding Island recording artist Melissa Etheridge.
Melissa Etheridge FAQ and Never Enough Information, lyrics, and a collection of lists that have been compiled.
and Alone, Melissa Etheridge's long-awaited live concert DVD, was released on November 5, 2002.
www.userhome.com /etheridge   (159 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge, partner have twins - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Melissa Etheridge and her partner, Tammy Lynn Michaels, are the new parents of twins, the couple announced Friday.
"Tammy and the babies are in excellent health," Etheridge said on her website.
By Stuart Ramson, AP Singer Melissa Etheridge, left, and her partner Tammy Lynn Michaels are the new parents of a son, Miller Steven, and daughter, Johnnie Rose.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2006-10-22-etheridge-twins_x.htm   (295 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge Ring
Vote for your favorite Supergroup where the Women with Melissa Etheridge on rhythm guitar take on the Men in a charity battle of the bands TV concept.
This is my Melissa Etheridge fansite, which I have worked very hard on.
I did it with all the dedication in the world because I am a true Melissa Etheridge fan and her music means a lot to me. The site contains a lot of information, nice pictures (even some I took myself in Amsterdam on the 13th of July), and it has a nice lay-out.
g.webring.com /hub?ring=mle   (362 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge Tickets - Find Melissa Etheridge Tickets Information
Etheridge discusses documentary score (The Advocate) The personal threat of global warming was what motivated lesbian musician Melissa Etheridge to pen the title song "I Need to Wake Up" for the Al Gore documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, she said Tuesday.
Etheridge Inspired To Help Save The Environment After Cancer (ContactMusic) Country singer MELISSA ETHERIDGE was inspired to get involved with environmental issues after battling breast cancer.
Monday November 13, 2006 By Anthony Barnes and Kathy Marks (The New Zealand Herald) When Kylie Minogue took to the stage on Saturday night in ostrich feathers and sequins for her first show since being diagnosed with breast cancer, her family, friends and millions of fans were delighted.
www.barrystickets.com /tickets.php?EID=Melissa-Etheridge   (629 words)

  
 The Ridge!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Melissa has released five CD's and is currently working on her sixth, due to be released in January of 1999:
If you are a MEIN member please use screen name "melissa" and the current password to access Member's Only sections of the MEIN page.
It is located under "Rock/Pop"...Rock artists A-F...then scroll to "Melissa Etheridge".
hometown.aol.com /Taylor95/index.html   (792 words)

  
 VH1.com : Melissa Etheridge : Artist Main
Melissa Etheridge became one of the '90s most popular recording artists due to her mixture of confessional lyrics; pop-based folk-rock; and raspy, Janis Joplin/Rod Stewart-esque vocals.
Melissa Etheridge's Latest Video: "I Need To Wake Up"
Check out Melissa Etheridge's movie page to watch trailers, see photos, find out about upcoming film projects and more!
www.vh1.com /artists/az/melissa_etheridge/artist.jhtml   (280 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge MP3 Downloads - Melissa Etheridge Music Downloads - Melissa Etheridge Music Videos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Melissa makes a plea to herself and the entire world that we all need to wake up and be aware of all the environmental problems plaguing our universe.
Shoulder pads, tacky broaches and giant hair are all present in this video showcasing the excitement of Melissa Etheridge early stage performances.
She is one of my all time favorite musicians whose music inspires, entertains, and speaks to the heart.
www.mp3.com /melissa-etheridge/artists/3567/summary.html   (224 words)

  
 CNN.com - Breast cancer: The path traveled and road ahead - Oct 11, 2005
(CNN) -- Melissa Etheridge's powerful performance at the 2005 Grammy Awards rocked and resonated with the thousands in attendance and millions more watching on television.
Her distinctive voice and hard-strummed guitar echoed throughout the hall, as did her energy.
While officially a tribute to the late Janis Joplin, many saw the bald-headed Etheridge -- in her first appearance since being diagnosed with breast cancer -- as a symbol of empowerment, not only for female rock musicians, but also for the millions who have suffered from breast cancer.
www.cnn.com /2005/HEALTH/02/22/breast.cancer/index.html   (1264 words)

  
 Melissa Etheridge News
By WENN Nov 16, 2006 Country singer Melissa Etheridge was inspired to get involved with environmental issues after battling breast cancer.
Country singer Melissa Etheridge was inspired to get involved with environmental issues after battling breast cancer.
Rocker Melissa Etheridge delivers energetic, passionate Musikfest performance
www.topix.net /who/melissa-etheridge?full=   (543 words)

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