In the collection
2 records
Played with
T.M. Stevens
2 records together
Al Pitrelli
2 records together
Steve Leslie
2 records together
Phil Grande
2 records together
Bernie Worrell
2 records together
Richie Kotzen
2 records together
Out Of Control
1 record together
Valerie Ghent
1 record together
Kirk Douglas
1 record together
Skyler Jett
1 record together
Keith Fluitt
1 record together
P.M. Eaton
1 record together
About
American backing vocalist and soloist. Born in New Jersey, raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, active in New York. Also credited by her full name of Brenda Joy Nelson.
Began singing in the late 1960s in her hometown of Pittsburgh, fronting a band called “Insane Soul.” She moved to New York in 1979 and after becoming a member of T.M. Stevens’ band “T-Bird.” During her time with T-Bird, B.J. met guitarist Ronald “Head” Drayton, which led to her becoming a member of Nona Hendryx’ band. She has also worked with Duran Duran, Power Station, Will Downing and Robert Palmer and Scritti Politti.