Artist

Wendy & Lisa

1983-1987 with Prince, duo 1987-present·Los Angeles

Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman came to Minneapolis from Los Angeles as members of the Revolution, and their fingerprints are all over Prince's mid-1980s peak: 'Purple Rain' (1984) and 'Sign o' the Times' (1987) both carry their keyboard and guitar work. They brought a melodic and harmonic sophistication that pushed the Minneapolis Sound past its funk floorboards.

The full story is in The Minneapolis Sound.

At a glance

Active
1983–1987 with Prince, duo 1987–present
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Listening guide track
“Waterfall”

Listen

In the The Minneapolis Sound listening guide: “Waterfall”

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In the issues

  • The Minneapolis Sound
    Supporting cast · 1958-1991 · Members

    The Minneapolis Sound is a music scene from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 1958–1991. Its principal artists include Prince, The Time, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Morris Day. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Wendy & Lisa, and who.

  • The Revolution1979–1986
    Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
  • The Flesh2002–
    Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin