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.

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May 20 - 1958 - Oconomowoc, Wisconsin - The Go-Gos

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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. She formed a punk band, Frosted, which released an album in 1995 to good reviews but poor promotion and sales.

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The Go-Go's - 1995

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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.

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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 '. Her earlier works include playing Joan of Arc with no English speaking lines in the time travel comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. She is often remembered most for her role as an ill-fated singing telegram girl in the cult comedy/mystery film Clue.

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Joan of Arc - Time travel - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure - Cult - Comedy - Mystery - Film - Clue

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She appeared on the 4th season of VH1's The Surreal Life with Da Brat, Chyna, Adrianne Curry, Christopher Knight, Verne Troyer, and Marcus Schenkenberg. It was on this show that she revealed herself to be a member of the fetish community, with an interest in BDSM.

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VH1 - The Surreal Life - Da Brat - Chyna - Adrianne Curry - Christopher Knight - Verne Troyer - Marcus Schenkenberg - Fetish community - BDSM

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