Wendy & Lisa

Wendy and Lisa are a musical duo comprised of musicians Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin that formed in the mid 1980s. The two were childhood friends, both from musical f

Wendy and Lisa are a musical duo comprised of musicians Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin that formed in the mid 1980s. The two were childhood friends, both from musical families which often performed together; Wendy's father, Mike Melvoin, was an in-demand session musician and was president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) in the 1980s, while Lisa's father, Gary Coleman (not the actor) was also an in-demand session musician for jazz artists.

In 1980, Lisa Coleman replaced Gayle Chapman in Prince's touring band. Coleman was well-liked by Prince and was asked to contribute vocals to several tracks over his next few albums. In 1983, Dez Dickerson left the band due to religious conflicts. Coleman suggested Melvoin as a replacement. Prince accepted Melvoin into the band as they began to record Purple Rain. The film and album were a phenomenon, catapulting himself and the newly named Revolution as superstars. Prince's personal life also became intertwined with Melvoin's when he began dating her twin sister Susannah.