Jane Marie Genevieve Wiedlin is a multifaceted American artist, renowned for her contributions to the new wave band The Go-Go's as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist. Additionally, she has pursued a successful solo music career.
As a child, Wiedlin developed a fondness for pop music, particularly the works of The Beatles and The Monkees. Her teenage years saw her becoming a fan of the eclectic band Sparks, with whom she would later collaborate on the song "Cool Places".
Wiedlin attended William Howard Taft High School in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1976, and subsequently pursued a degree in fashion design. During this time, she worked at a fashion design house, where she would often jot down song lyrics on clothing patterns, earning her the nickname "Jane Drano".
Wiedlin's involvement in the punk rock scene led her to design punk-inspired clothing, which she sold at Granny Takes a Trip, a prominent store on Sunset Boulevard. She became part of the vibrant music community that gave rise to influential bands like X, The Germs, and The Weirdos.
In 1978, Wiedlin co-founded The Go-Go's with Belinda Carlisle, initially as a punk band called the Misfits. The lineup also included Margot Olaverra on bass and Elissa Bello on drums. The band's most notable achievement was the hit single "Our Lips Are Sealed", co-written with Terry Hall of Fun Boy Three and The Specials. The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard charts and remained a chart staple until 1982.
Wiedlin remained a member of The Go-Go's until October 1984, when she decided to pursue a solo career. Her most successful solo single, "Rush Hour", was released in 1988 and achieved success in both the American and British charts. Throughout her solo career, Wiedlin has released four albums, including Jane Wiedlin (1985),Fur (1988),Tangled (1990),and Kissproof World (2000).
In addition to her music endeavors, Wiedlin has also explored acting, making appearances in several films and providing voices for characters in television and film animation.
