Melissa Etheridge is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and gay rights and environmental activist. She won two Grammy Awards for “Best Female Rock Performance” in 1992 and 1994. Melissa’s notable hit songs include “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window.” In 1988 she released her self-titled debut album “Melissa Etheridge, which achieved remarkable success, reaching #22 on the Billboard 200, and its lead single, “Bring Me Some Water”, garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female. Born Melissa Lou Etheridge on May 29, 1961 in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA, to Elizabeth (Williamson), a computer consultant, and John Etheridge, an American Constitution teacher, she has one older sister. She attended David Brewer School and graduated from Leavenworth High School (LHS) at 10th Avenue and Halderman. She was only 8 when she started playing guitar.
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 29 May 1961
Birth Place: Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Birth Name: Melissa Lou Etheridge
Nicknames: Missy Lou, Lucky
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Occupation: Singer-songwriter, Musician, Activist
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Lesbian
Melissa Etheridge Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 130 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 59 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 2″
Height in Meters: 1.57 m
Body Build/Type: Average
Body Measurements: 34-25-33 in (86-64-84 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 25 inches (64 cm)
Hips Size: 33 inches (84 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32C
Feet/Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
Dress Size: 6 (US)
Melissa Etheridge Family Details:
Father: John Etheridge (High school teacher) (Died in 1992)
Mother: Elizabeth Williamson (Computer consultant)
Spouse/Husband: Linda Wallem (m. 2014), Tammy Lynn Michaels (m. 2003–2010)
Children: Bailey Jean Cypher, Johnnie Rose Etheridge, Miller Steven Etheridge
Siblings: She has one older sister.
Melissa Etheridge Education:
David Brewer School
Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas (1979)
Melissa Etheridge Facts:
*She was born on May 29, 1961 in Leavenworth, Kansas, USA.
*She is known for her raspy-voiced rock-and-roll singing.
*Her hit singles “Come to My Window” and “Ain’t It Heavy” both won Grammy Awards.
*She was voted #49 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.
*She is a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen and the Dave Matthews Band.
*She is close friends with Brad Pitt.
*Visit her official website: www.melissaetheridge.com
*Follow her on Twitter, YouTube, Myspace, Facebook and Instagram.