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February 13, 2005
Melissa's comeback
Melissa Etheridge performing Janis Joplin at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards just moments before I write this entry. Her head is clear of hair, and it's not just to look outlandish. Melissa Etheridge is being treated for Breast Cancer.
See this article from contactmusic.com, entitled Melissa Etheridge: Melissa Goes Bald for the Grammys:
Brave MELISSA ETHERIDGE appeared bald on the red carpet at the GRAMMY AWARDS yesterday (13FEB05) because she didn't want to hide her cancer battle.
The rocker, who was making her first public appearance after revealing her battle with cancer last year (04), insisted she's winning her personal fight.
She said, "I feel good, I finished chemo last month, I'm out, my hair's growing back. I'm feeling fine."
Etheridge was also set to perform a JANIS JOPLIN duet with British soul sensation JOSS STONE at the awards show.
But just to let you know that people survive, she belted her heart out, to a standing ovation from an audience of her peers. Melissa Etheridge, original platinum record dyke singer, diva extraordinaire, still has it, in spite of her difficulties.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a ray of light and happiness. Sometimes the good guys prosper. She gives me hope!
Posted by Bastique at February 13, 2005 10:22 PM
Comments
I never liked before but I do now. Thanks for the story. I don't watch Grammy's.
Posted by: Aaron at February 14, 2005 10:51 PM