Vixen founder and lead guitarist Jan Kuehnemund lost her
battle with cancer on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Kuehnemund was known for her guitar playing in the all-female
glam rock band Vixen, who achieved success in the late eighties and early
nineties. Hailed as the “female Bon Jovi,” the band’s debut featured two hits, the
Richard Marx penned single, “Edge Of A Broken Heart,” and “Cryin.”
Vixen also raised the question-is it still a "hair band" if it's all women?
Vixen followed up their breakout success with Rev It Up in
1990, which yielded two singles, "Love Is a Killer" and "How
Much Love." The album did not have the same impact as the band's debut,
however, and they were dropped shortly after.
Vixen disbanded for several years but reformed with various
new members until Kuehnemund returned in 2001. The band had a brief reunion of
the classic lineup for VH1's Bands Reunited in 2004, but soon went their
separate ways.
Rest in peace, Jan!
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