Jane Wiedlin

Jane Wiedlin
Wiedlin at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, April 2009
Background information
Also known asJane Drano, Reverend Sister Go-Go
Born (1958-05-20) May 20, 1958
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1978–present
Labels
Member of
Websitejanewiedlin.com

Jane Wiedlin (born May 20, 1958) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and backing vocalist of the new wave band The Go-Go's. She voices Dusk, the drummer and backup vocalist of the fictional rock band the Hex Girls. She also had a successful solo career.

The Go-Go's became one of the most successful American bands of the 1980s, helping popularize new wave music with songs including "We Got the Beat", "Our Lips Are Sealed", and "Vacation". As a solo artist, Wiedlin's "Rush Hour" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. As an actress, she had roles as the singing telegram girl in Clue (1985) and as Joan of Arc in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989).

As a member of the Go-Go's, Wiedlin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She and the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.