Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician.‎
Etheridge is known for her mixture of confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, smoky ‎vocals. She has also been an iconic gay and lesbian activist since her public coming out in January ‎‎1993.‎

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