Melissa Etheridge - A Rocker Who Speaks True
Melissa Etheridge is many things - an accomplished singer-songwriter, a Grammy and Oscar winner, a gay activist, a lesbian mom, and a breast cancer survivor. Her music is a reflection of her life and our times. Life, love and politics - she covers it all from the viewpoint of a Kansas girl who made it big in music.
Melissa Etheridge Discography
A list of albums from MLE
Melissa's tenth album, "The Awakening" was released September 25, 2007. Check this list to see if you've missed any of the others.* The Awakening - 2007
* The Road Less Traveled - 2005
* Lucky - 2004
* Skin - 2001
* Breakdown - 1999
* Your Little Secret - 1995
* Yes I Am - 1993
* Never Enough - 1992
* Brave and Crazy - 1989
* Melissa Etheridge - 1988
Melissa Etheridge also appears on these CDs:
End Of The Innocence - 1989
Never Been Rocked Enough - 1992
Boys On The Side Original Soundtrack - 1995
Concert For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame - 1996
Rolling Stone Women In Rock Collection - 1998
If These Walls Could Talk 2 Original Soundtrack - 2000
Simply Love: The Women's Music Collection - 2000
Concert For New York City - 2001
Songs From The Street: 35 Years Of Music - 2003
Just Because I'm A Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton - 2003
Love Rocks - 2005
Long Walk To Freedom - 2006
One of the compilation CDs Melissa appears on is the 1995 release "Love Rocks," which was produced to benefit the Human Rights Campaign.
Melissa Etheridge 2008 Concert Tour Dates
From Clearwater, FL to Kansas City, MO
All the tour dates for Melissa's 2008 Revival tour have now been announced. The tour kicked off June 15 in Clearwater, Florida and ends September 9 in Kansas City, MO. Tickets are available through the fan club or ticket outlets. Rock on!
"The Awakening" Concerts Online
See MLE rock out with the newest release
While you're waiting for Melissa's 2008 tour to roll through your part of the country, get in the spirit by seeing "The Awakening" concert online. Melissa and the band performed the entire "Awakening" set before small crowds for Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music and for STRIPPED. So if you're like me and weren't one of the lucky few to see these performances, the best we can do is live vicariously through the Internet. You can watch the performances on
Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music and StrippedMusic.com
Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music and StrippedMusic.com
Melissa Etheridge 2008 Revival Tour
Melissa will be touring this summer. Concert dates are being posted on MelissaEtheridge.com as they become available. Check it out!
Inspiration for "Threesome" on "The Awakening" CD
Tammy's Nightmare Turned Into a Song
If you're wondering what inspired your favorite rocker to write that fun little country song "Threesome," then check out this blog post from Tammy Lynn Etheridge. It's hysterical (well, as long as you're liberal, lesbian, a rabid Melissa fan or all of the above).
Melissa Etheridge Biography
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an Academy Award-winning and two-time Grammy Award-winning American rock musician and singer.Career Highlights
Etheridge has released nine albums since signing her first major recording contract in 1987. Three of them have gone multi-platinum: Melissa Etheridge (1988), Yes I Am (1993) and Your Little Secret (1995). Two others went platinum and two more gold.
Etheridge is a Bruce Springsteen fan, and she has covered his songs "Thunder Road" and "Born to Run" during live shows. She is also a fan of the Dave Matthews Band and has expressed interest in collaborating with them.
In October 2004, Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, although bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song Piece of My Heart. Etheridge was praised for her performance, which was considered one of the highlights of the show.
On September 10, 2005, Etheridge participated in ReAct Now: Music & Relief, a telethon in support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. ReAct Now: Music & Relief, part of an ongoing effort by MTV, VH1, CMT, seeks to raise funds for the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and America's Second Harvest. Etheridge introduced a new song specially written for the occasion called "Four Days." The a cappella song included themes and images that were on the news during the aftermath of the hurricane. Other charities she supports include the Dream Foundation and Love Our Children USA.
On November 15, 2005, Etheridge appeared on the Tonight Show to perform her song "I Run For Life," which references her own fight with breast cancer and her determination to overcome it, as well as encourages other breast cancer survivors and their families. After her performance, Jay Leno told her, "Thanks for being a fighter, kiddo."
Etheridge is roughly the 125th top selling artist of all time with more than 27 million record sales.
On 7 July, 2007 Etheridge performed at Giants Stadium at the American leg of Live Earth. Etheridge performed the song, "Imagine That", to be released on The Awakening in September 2007, and the song "What Happens Tomorrow".
The song "I Need To Wake Up" was on the enhanced version of her greatest hits album.
Source: Wikipedia
Melissa Etheridge's Biography in Her Own Words
Sure, the bio above is interesting, but if you really want to know about Melissa Etheridge's life, don't trust Wikipedia. Check out her book, "The Truth is... My Life in Love and Music." It was published in 2001, so you won't get the inside story on her wedding to Tammy, her battle against breast cancer, or the birth of her twins, but at least you'll get the early years straight from the horse's mouth.
The Truth Is . . .: My Life in Love and Music
Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 07/08/2008)
Melissa Etheridge Talks About Her Greatest Hits
Music of Melissa Etheridge
It was the performance of "Piece of My Heart" on the 2005 Grammy Awards show that served as notice to the world that Melissa Etheridge was indeed ready to embrace the next half of her career. Bald from the chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer that had been diagnosed in 2004, she joyously inhabited the wrenching soul-blues of the song, announcing to the world that she was ready to get going, renewed and recharged. In this segment, Melissa Etheridge reflects on her life after being diagnosed with cancer and its effect on her music. Credits: http://www.melissaetheridge.com
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Melissa Etheridge Downloads
Download Melissa Etheridge singing iTunes Original versions of her hits
Got all the CDs and compilations Melissa appears on and still can't get enough? Me, too! Then check out her iTunes original album. It features 13 of MLE's songs recorded just for iTunes interspersed with Melissa talking about her life and the inspiration behind the songs. She performs solo acoustic versions of a wide range of songs such as "Bring Me Some Water," "Lucky" and "I Run for Life."
Below are a few of the individual songs that appear on the album. Click through the links to see the complete listing and hear some clips from her commentary.
Below are a few of the individual songs that appear on the album. Click through the links to see the complete listing and hear some clips from her commentary.
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Melissa Etheridge - The Personal Side
Etheridge is famous as a gay rights activist, having publicly come out as a lesbian in January 1993 at the Triangle Ball, a gay/lesbian celebration of President Bill Clinton's first inauguration. She is also a committed advocate for environmental issues and in 2006 she toured the US and Canada using biodiesel.
Etheridge had a long-term partnership with Julie Cypher, which made headlines. During this partnership, Cypher gave birth to two children, Bailey Jean, born February 1997, and Beckett, born November 1998, fathered by sperm donor David Crosby.
In 2000, Cypher began to reconsider her sexuality and on September 19, 2000, Etheridge and Cypher announced they were separating. In 2001, Etheridge documented her breakup with Cypher and other experiences in her memoir "The Truth Is... My Life in Love and Music." In the book, Etheridge recounts that she was molested by her sister, Jennifer, over five years as a child, and mentions an alleged affair Cypher had with k.d. lang.
After splitting from Cypher, Etheridge went on to exchange vows in a 2003 commitment ceremony with actress Tammy Lynn Michaels.
In October 2004, Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy.
In October 2005, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Etheridge appeared on Dateline NBC with Michaels to discuss her struggle with cancer. By the time of the interview, Etheridge's hair had grown back after being lost during chemotherapy. She said that her partner had been very supportive during her illness. Etheridge also admitted to using medicinal marijuana while she was receiving the chemotherapy. She said that the drug improved her mood and increased her appetite. Chemotherapy patients often have difficulty eating because of severe nausea.
In April 2006, Etheridge and Michaels announced that Michaels was pregnant with twins via an anonymous sperm donor. Michaels gave birth to a son, Miller Steven, and a daughter, Johnnie Rose, on October 17, 2006.
Source - Wikipedia
Etheridge had a long-term partnership with Julie Cypher, which made headlines. During this partnership, Cypher gave birth to two children, Bailey Jean, born February 1997, and Beckett, born November 1998, fathered by sperm donor David Crosby.
In 2000, Cypher began to reconsider her sexuality and on September 19, 2000, Etheridge and Cypher announced they were separating. In 2001, Etheridge documented her breakup with Cypher and other experiences in her memoir "The Truth Is... My Life in Love and Music." In the book, Etheridge recounts that she was molested by her sister, Jennifer, over five years as a child, and mentions an alleged affair Cypher had with k.d. lang.
After splitting from Cypher, Etheridge went on to exchange vows in a 2003 commitment ceremony with actress Tammy Lynn Michaels.
In October 2004, Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy.
In October 2005, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Etheridge appeared on Dateline NBC with Michaels to discuss her struggle with cancer. By the time of the interview, Etheridge's hair had grown back after being lost during chemotherapy. She said that her partner had been very supportive during her illness. Etheridge also admitted to using medicinal marijuana while she was receiving the chemotherapy. She said that the drug improved her mood and increased her appetite. Chemotherapy patients often have difficulty eating because of severe nausea.
In April 2006, Etheridge and Michaels announced that Michaels was pregnant with twins via an anonymous sperm donor. Michaels gave birth to a son, Miller Steven, and a daughter, Johnnie Rose, on October 17, 2006.
Source - Wikipedia
Melissa Etheridge DVDs
Can't get to a concert? Check out these DVDs of MLE rocking out live.
Popular Melissa Etheridge CDs
Top-selling Melissa CDs at Amazon
The Awakening
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/08/2008)
Greatest Hits: The Road Less Traveled (Eco Friendly Packaging)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/08/2008)
Skin
Amazon Price: $9.97 (as of 07/08/2008)
Melissa Etheridge
Amazon Price: $9.97 (as of 07/08/2008)
Never Enough
Amazon Price: $9.97 (as of 07/08/2008)
Trisha Yearwood Sings Melissa
Sure, nobody can sing 'em like Melissa, but a few others have tried
It's always fun to hear someone else singing a song popularized by another artist. Trisha Yearwood is one of a few people who have recorded Melissa's song, "You Can Sleep While I Drive." iTunes also has karaoke versions of the song, a German (I think) version, and a version by Anne Haigis that includes an explicit lyrics warning. Huh? How can you make a Melissa song adult-rated??
Melissa Etheridge Collectibles on eBay
eBay always has an interesting collection of MLE collectibles for sale, from signed guitars and photos to promotional ads, magazines, T-shirts and stuff only true fans would care about. They have even auctioned off lunch with Melissa for a charity. Here's what's up for bid right now.
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A Hair-Raising Questionnaire
How Do You Like Melissa's Hair?
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Melissa Etheridge Music Videos
Melissa Etheridge Naked for PETA
MLE and Julie Cypher posed for a controversial ad
I included this ad just because I think it's an interesting piece of MLE history. In 1995, Melissa posed nude with her then-partner Julie Cypher for PETA's "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign. Melissa later said it was "my mistake" because there are "so many gray areas" about animal rights." Etheridge said she had lost her father to cancer and many friends to AIDS and couldn't support PETA's strict no-animal-testing stance.
Melissa Etheridge PETA
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Melissa Etheridge Sheet Music
Play guitar or piano like Melissa!
Greatest Hits - The Road Less Traveled
Songbook for voice, piano and guitar (chords only). 116 pages.
The Best of Melissa Etheridge
Guitar tablature songbook for guitar and voice. 159 pages.
Anthology
Songbook for voice, piano and guitar chords. 160 pages.
Lucky
Songbook for voice, piano and guitar (chords only). 87 pages
Melissa Etheridge Sites
Great links to MLE sites
- Melissa Etheridge.com - MLE's official site, with a special fans-only section, news, concert information, a discography and more.
- Melissa Etheridge on MySpace - Melissa's official MySpace site includes a short bio, downloads of selected songs and a list of upcoming shows
- Pink Bracelet Fund - a fan-founded site that was started shortly after Melissa announced she had cancer. The fund sells pink bracelets inscribed with the words "Be Strong" to raise funds in Melissa's name for breast cancer research. Over $190,000 has been raised for the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation since 2004.
- Melissa Etheridge Sights and Sounds - if you're looking for Melissa Etheridge bootlegs, look no farther than this site. Has a great selection of audio clips you won't find anywhere else, like Melissa singing "I Want to Be in Love" in Spanish or singing songs from or with other artists, like "Every Breath You Take" with Sting. Also includes a great selection of video clips. You can watch everything from MLE performing the national anthem at the 2001 World Series to her amazing Grammy performance of "Piece of My Heart."
- An Inconvenient Truth - I'm cheating. This isn't really a Melissa site, but she did write the Oscar-winning song for the movie and global warming is a topic she's passionate about, so if you haven't seen the movie, made an effort to reduce your carbon footprint, or educated yourself on the topic, go visit this site for Melissa.
Buy a Melissa Etheridge Guitar
Be cool. Play Melissa's 12-string Ovation guitar.
If I could afford it, this 12-string Ovation acostic electric guitar is the one I'd own.Musician's Friend describes the Melissa Etheridge guitar this way: "A gorgeous instrument designed with one of the world's most powerful and talented singer/songwriters. Unidirectional carbon fiber top provides extreme strength with very little mass for the truest enhancement of a string's vibration possible. Mid-depth cutaway body and 5-piece mahogany/maple/ebony neck with ebony fretboard and urethane oil finish provide the ultimate in playability and projection. Ebony bridge, gold tuners, and exotic wood epaulettes make it visually stunning while Ovation's Original Patented Pickup and OP Pro electronics deliver stellar sound plugged in. Includes hardshell case."
Of course, you've got to be quite a Melissa nut or a darn good guitar player to shell out the bucks for this baby because it ain't cheap. Check out the Adamas Melissa Etheridge 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar
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EclecticWAHM
She's fab. I lensrolled on my Valentine's 'cause I love her!! Posted February 11, 2008 |
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Excellent lens on a great artist and advocate. I'm lensrolling this to my Cleavage Creek Cellars lens which also raises awareness about breast cancer. Posted January 17, 2008 |
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Hi Melissa, Posted January 10, 2008 |
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Loyalis
Fantastic Job! My high school english teacher actually taught Melissa and he is in touch with her fairly often. He was impressed by her strength and intelligence even then. Posted December 28, 2007 |
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Love her. 5* Posted December 26, 2007 |
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