Melanie

Melanie
1947 - 2024
Melanie  American Musician
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Rest in Peace Melanie.
Passed away on 23rd January, 2024 aged 76.

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Melanie was previously married to Peter Schekeryk (1968 - 2010).

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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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TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 43 years, 10 months - -
Total1 43 years, 10 months - -

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First Name Melanie
Middle Name Anne
Last Name Schekeryk
Maiden Name Safka
Full Name at Birth Melanie Anne Safka
Alternative Name Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk, Melanie Anne Safka, Melanie Safka, Melanie
Birthday 3rd February, 1947
Birthplace Queens, New York, USA
Died 23rd January, 2024
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Light
Hair Color Brown - Light
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
Occupation Text Soundtrack | Composer | Actress
Occupation Musician
Claim to Fame Ruby Tuesday (1970)
Music Genre (Text) Folk, Pop, Country
Music Genre Pop/Rock, Jesus Rock, Religious
Year(s) Active 1967–present, 1967–present
Music Style Folk, Folk-Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Jesus Rock, AM Pop, Religious, Contemporary Christian, Soft Rock
Music Mood Earnest, Intimate, Gentle, Amiable/Good-Natured, Bittersweet, Wistful, Laid-Back/Mellow, Happy
Instrument Guitar, Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Guitar
Record Label Buddah Records, Neighborhood Records, Atlantic Records, Atlantic
Official Websites http://www.melaniesafka.com/, http://melaniesafka.com/, http://melaniesafka.com
Father Fred
Mother Polly

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).

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Melanie76 AquariusMusician
American
Peter Schekeryk-

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
LeilahFemale3rd October, 197350 years oldPeter Schekeryk
JeordieFemale27th March, 197549 years oldPeter Schekeryk
Beau JarredMale11th September, 198142 years oldPeter Schekeryk

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
The Ed Sullivan Show1948SingerTV Show

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