- Biological aunt of Nicole Richie, whose biological father is Peter Michael Escovedo.
- Was a child prodigy.
- Goddaughter of Latin music legend Tito Puente.
- Had a #1 hit single with "The Glamorous Life".
- Is the co-founder (along with Lynn Mabry) of the "Lil' Angel Bunny Foundation", an organization that "provides abused, abandoned and severely emotionally disturbed children compassionate care by implementing an alternative method of recreational and education therapy through music and the arts and funding special services and programs that assist the needs of these children using these fundamental methods".
- Ranked #88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll.
- Tours with group "Ringo Starr's All Starrs".
- Attended Oakland High School in Oakland, California.
- Once dated Prince.
- Eldest child of Pete Escovedo and wife Juanita Gardere Escovedo. She has one sister Zina Escovedo, with two brothers, Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo.
- Longtime friends with Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer.
- Has an uncredited cameo as the drummer for "Cherry Bomb" in the movie Howard the Duck (1986).
- Friends with comedian and musician Fred Armisen.
- She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 12, 2023. Her Walk of Fame star is located in front of the Musician's Institute.
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