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Jane Wiedlin

Jane Wiedlin (born May 20, 1958 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA) is the rhythm guitarist of the all female multi-platinum rock band The Go-Gos.

In 1984, Jane was the first to leave The Go-Go's to pursue a solo career. She released three solo albums, Jane Wiedlin (1985), Fur (1988) which included the minor hit single "Rush Hour", and Tangled (1990), before several reunion tours with the group in the 90’s. Formed a punk band, Frosted, which released an album in 1995 to good reviews but poor promotion and sales.

After a successful tour and clearing of the animosity which had contributed to the original split, The Go-Go's reformed as a regular unit in 2000. The band released God Bless the Go-Go's in 2001, its first studio effort in 17 years. Wiedlin also released Kissproof World in 2001, her first solo album in ten years.

Jane has also acted in movies and provided the voice for several characters on TV and the big screen, including a one-liner role in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Her earlier works include playing Joan of Arc with no English speaking lines in the time travel comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

She appeared on VH1's 4th of season of The Surreal Life with Da Brat, Chyna, Adrianne Curry, Christopher Knight, Verne Troyer, and Marcus Schenkenberg.

Solo discography

  • Jane Wiedlin - 1985 - IRS Records #IRSD 5638
  • Fur - 1988 - EMI-Manhattan #CDP-7-48683-2
  • Tangled - 1990 - EMI USA #CDP 79 0741 2

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