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Melissa Etheridge

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Born: May 29, 1961 in Leavenworth, KS
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Genre: Pop/Rock, Folk
Biography: Melissa Etheridge became one of the most popular recording artists of the '90s due to her mixture of confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, Janis Joplin/Rod Stewart-esque vocals. But the road to stardom was not all smooth sailing for Etheridge as she debated behind the scenes whether or ...Read full biography
Melissa Etheridge
Released: 1988
Label: Island Records
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This was one of the most stunning debut albums of the 1980s. Given the domination of synthesizer pop on the radio, Melissa Etheridge was a breath of fresh air when she burst out of the gate with this roots ...Read full review
Melissa Etheridge [Deluxe Edition]
Released: 1988
Label: Island Records
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The deluxe edition of Melissa Etheridge's landmark 1988 self-titled debut features the original album completely remastered and includes a second disc with live material from that same year -- a triumphant ...Read full review
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