Wendy Melvoin: From The Revolution to Wendy & Lisa

Wendy Melvoin is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter with a net worth of $6 million. She rose to fame as a member of Prince’s backing band The Revolution, which was active from 1979 to 1986 and reunited in 2012. The band had two #1 Billboard 200 albums and six Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, winning three Grammy Awards. Melvoin took over rhythm guitar duties for Prince in 1983.

After leaving The Revolution, Melvoin formed the duo Wendy & Lisa with Lisa Coleman, releasing several albums including Wendy and Lisa (1987) and Fruit at the Bottom (1989). The duo also composed music for films and TV shows, including the theme for the hit show “Heroes.” They released their latest album, White Flags of Winter Chimneys, in 2008.

Despite her success with The Revolution and Wendy & Lisa, Melvoin has also worked as a session musician for many other artists, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Neil Finn. Her talent as a guitarist and songwriter has earned her a net worth of $6 million.

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