Doyle Bramhall II's Ex-Wife Susannah Melvoin - Top 5 Facts

Here are all the details related to the ex-wife Susannah Melvoin of the American musician, producer, guitarist, and songwriter Doyle Bramhall II.

Doyle Bramhall II is a well-reputed American musician, producer, guitarist, and songwriter, mostly known for his collaboration in music with the singers and songwriters Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. He is the son of the American songwriter and drummer Doyle Bramhall.

Doyle Bramhall II is a well-reputed American musician, producer, guitarist, and songwriter.
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The millionaire music star co-founded the blues-rock band 'Arc Angels' at the age of 20 with fellow Austinite Charlie Sexton and members from Stevie Ray Vaughan's rhythm section, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon. In 1996, Doyle released his first solo album, 'Doyle Bramhall II.'

Doyle Bramhall II was involved in a relationship with the American actress and producer Renee Zellweger. The couple dated from 2012 to 2019, for nearly seven years.

Doyle was married to the American vocalist and songwriter Susannah Melvoin in 1997. Susannah is mainly known for her association with Prince in the mid-1980s. The couple was married for about 13 years as they legally separated in 2010.

Here in the sections below, we list the main details on the ex-wife Susannah Melvoin of Doyle Bramhall II in the form of Top 5 Facts.

5. Susannah Melvoin Comes from a Musical Family

Susannah Melvoin, who's worth seven figures, comes from a family of musicians. Her father and sister were involved in the music industry, which also inspired her to make a career in the same sector.

Susannah Melvoin comes from a family of musicians.
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Susannah's twin sister Wendy Melvoin is also a musician, her sister Jonathan Melvoin was a former touring keyboardist with the American alternative rock band 'The Smashing Pumpkins,' and her father Michael Melvoin was a former NARAS president and a jazz pianist.

4. Susannah Melvoin's Association with Prince

Susannah Melvoin started working with Prince in the mid-1980s. She became a joint lead vocalist of one of the bands formed by Prince, The Family. Prince wrote the song 'Nothing Compares 2 U' about Melvoin for the band 'The Family' in 1985.

Susannah Melvoin started working with Prince in the mid-1980s. 
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Susannah Melvoin joined the expanded line-up of The Revolution, adding backing vocals to the studio album 'Parade.' Later, Melvoin got engaged to Prince, after which he wrote a lot of songs about her.

3. Susannah Melvoin Married Doyle Bramhall II from 1997 to 2010

Susannah Melvoin got married to Doyle Bramhall II from 1997 to 2010. They were together for about 13 years before they separated. 

Susannah Melvoin Married Doyle Bramhall II from 1997 to 2010.
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Susannah and Doyle share two daughters, India and Elle. The elder daughter, India, was born in 2002, and the younger one, Elle, was born in 2005.

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2. Susannah Performed Cameo Roles in Small-Budget Films

Besides her career in music, Susannah also got involved in the movie industry. She made a few appearances in some movies in minor roles. 

Susannah performed in small or cameo roles in three small-budget films, including 'Skin & Bone' and 'Luster.'
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Susannah performed in small or cameo roles in three small-budget films, including 'Skin & Bone' and 'Luster.'

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1. She Wrote Some Songs for Some Star Singers and Musicians

Susannah Melvoin, as a songwriter, co-wrote songs performed by Madonna (Melvoin co-wrote Ray of Light's fourth track "Candy Perfume Girl").

Susannah Melvoin co-wrote a song performed by Madonna.
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Susannah also wrote for Eric Clapton and Doyle Bramhall II of Arc Angels.

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