1947 - 2024
Melanie American Musician
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Rest in Peace Melanie.
Passed away on 23rd January, 2024 aged 76.
Melanie dating history
Relationships
Melanie was previously married to Peter Schekeryk (1968 - 2010).
About
American Musician Melanie was born Melanie Anne Safka on 3rd February, 1947 in Queens, New York, USA and passed away on 23rd Jan 2024 aged 76. She is most remembered for Ruby Tuesday (1970). Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Melanie is a member of the following lists: Emmy Award winners, American women singers and American singer-songwriters.
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Relationship Statistics
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Married | 1 |
43 years, 10 months
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Total | 1 |
43 years, 10 months
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Details
First Name |
Melanie
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Middle Name |
Anne
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Last Name |
Schekeryk
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Maiden Name |
Safka
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Full Name at Birth |
Melanie Anne Safka
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Alternative Name |
Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk, Melanie Anne Safka, Melanie Safka, Melanie
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Birthday |
3rd February, 1947
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Birthplace |
Queens, New York, USA
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Died |
23rd January, 2024
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Soundtrack | Composer | Actress
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Occupation |
Musician
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Claim to Fame |
Ruby Tuesday (1970)
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Music Genre (Text) |
Folk, Pop, Country
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Music Genre |
Pop/Rock, Jesus Rock, Religious
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Year(s) Active |
1967–present, 1967–present
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Music Style |
Folk, Folk-Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Jesus Rock, AM Pop, Religious, Contemporary Christian, Soft Rock
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Music Mood |
Earnest, Intimate, Gentle, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bittersweet, Wistful, Laid-Back/Mellow, Happy
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Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar
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Record Label |
Buddah Records, Neighborhood Records, Atlantic Records, Atlantic
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Official Websites |
http://www.melaniesafka.com/, http://melaniesafka.com/, http://melaniesafka.com
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Father |
Fred
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Mother |
Polly
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Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key", plus her 1970 version of "Ruby Tuesday", which was originally written and recorded by the Rolling Stones, her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).