Jane Richmond Hyslop, professionally known as Jane Child, is a 54-year-old singer and songwriter from Canada. The famous record producer got the musical genes from her father, a noted Canadian classical musician, Ricky Hyslop.
Ricky was a renowned Canadian violinist, conductor, composer, and arranger. The rock and pop artist is also a famous fashion icon among generations.
She done an unusual fashion style and her quirky hairstyle made of spikes and ankle-length braids attract a lot of attention.
She is also a fan of piercings and has got them on her nose and chin. Many pops and rock fans consider Jane Child the perfect pop idol. Know more about her recent news, bio, boyfriend & more.

Biography/Wiki
Birth Name | Jane Richmond Hyslop |
Nickname/Professional name | Jane Child |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
Personal info
Date of birth | 15th February 1967 |
Age | 54 years |
Birthplace | Toronto, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
School | N/A |
College | N/A |
Educational Qualification | N/A |
Birth sign | Aquarius |
Religion | Jewish |
Residence | Hollywood, California |
Physical Stats
Height | in feet inches: 5′ 4″ in meters: 1.64 m in centimeters: 164 cm |
Weight | in kilograms: 50 kgs in pounds: 110 lbs |
Eye Ccolor | Green |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Chest size | N/A |
Waist size | N/A |
Hip size | N/A |
Career
Debut | Jane Child Album (1989) |
Awards | N/A |
Being born to a musician father, Ricky Hyslop, Jane Richmond Hyslop inherited her father’s musical interests and grew up in a mixed culture of classical and pop.
That influence is seen in her freestyle music. In her youth, Jane joined the Canadian Opera Company’s children’s chorus. She did several musical jobs like organ player in churches, piano bars, or commercial jingles.
She also joined a touring band, where she played as a synthesizer and singer in the shows. Jane Child first relocated to New York and then to Los Angeles, when she signed with a label to cut a demo tape.
But Jane was adamant about producing her music. She left the label and, after much struggle, settled with Warner Bros. on her terms. Her debut album “Jane Child” earned her the title of “the female Prince”.
Discography
1989 | Jane Child Welcome to the World |
1990 | Don’t wanna fall in love |
1992 | Monalisa Smiles |
1993 | Here not thereDo Whatcha DoPerfect love |
1994 | All I do |
2001 | World lullaby Almost Beautiful |
Relationships and Affairs
Relationship status | Married |
Husband | Cat Gray |
Family
Parents: | |
Father | Ricky Hyslop |
Mother | Lorraine Johnson |
Siblings | N/A |
Income
Net Worth (approx.) | $23 million dollars |
Social Media
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Interesting Facts about Jane Child
- Jane Richmond Hyslop is a classically trained pianist. She got the training from her father Ricky Hyslop in her youth.
- Jane dropped out of school when she was 15 years old to join a touring band. She worked in the band as a synthesiser and singer.
- Jane Child shared a close bond with her father Ricky. The Canadian classical musician passed away on June 2, 1998.
- Jane’s first album Jane Child was fully written and produced by Jane herself. Not only this, Jane performed all the vocals and the instruments in the album by herself.
- Jane Child rose to the spotlight with her super hit single “Don’t wanna fall in love”. The album ranked 2nd on the Billboard Hot 100 in the year 1990.
- Jane released her own label and called it Sugarwave. This happened after the commercial failure of her second album.
- Surprisingly, Jane Child has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight. The Canadian singer and songwriter have never been in any controversial rumors.
- Unlike most celebrities, Jane has a private Instagram account. She doesn’t have any official Facebook accounts till now.
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