Melissa Ferrick (born September 21, 1970, in Ipswich, Massachusetts) is an American singer‑songwriter and guitarist whose music defies easy labels—blending folk, rock, punk, and indie with incisive, emotionally raw lyrics �. en.wikipedia.org +11 Early musical roots: Ferrick trained in violin, piano, trumpet, and bass from childhood, later teaching herself guitar—an education that culminated in a Berklee College of Music summer program before she left to pursue her career �. melissaferrick.com +1 Breakthrough: Her big break came in 1991 when she filled in for Morrissey on tour; shortly after, she signed with Atlantic Records, releasing Massive Blur (1993) and Willing to Wait (1995) �. en.wikipedia.org +8