Tanya Donelly

Tanya Donelly, born Thursday 14th of July 1966 in Newport, Rhode Island, is an American musician. She rose to prominence as a co-founder of Throwing Muses with her step-sister Kristin Hersh. In 1989, she co-founded The Breeders with Kim Deal, then left to front Belly two years later. By the late 1990s, she built a solo career, often working with Boston musicians. She has been active since 1986, spanning four decades. Now 60, she remains based in New England. Tanya stands 5'8" with a slim build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. She has a tattoo on her right upper arm. Her work spans alternative rock and solo projects, marking her as a distinctive voice in American music.