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Wendy and Lisa: My secret passion.

In the past couple of years, I've learned to appreciate the talents of Wendy and Lisa, formerly of Prince and the Revolution. Some would argue that these two helped to develop Prince's sound during that time. I'm sure their influence was great.

I just dig these chicks.


Honeymoon Express - Live

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Strung Out

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Anonymous said…
I've come to realize what role models they have been for me, as female musicians.

Thank you Prince, for hiring chicks! This was big, pop music is still very very much a macho-guy thing.

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