B.J. Nelson

American backing vocalist and soloist. Born in New Jersey, raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, active in New York. Also credited by her full name of Brenda Joy Nelson.

Began singing in the late 1960s in her hometown of Pittsburgh, fronting a band called "Insane Soul." She moved to New York in 1979 and after becoming a member of T.M. Stevens' band "T-Bird." During her time with T-Bird, B.J. met guitarist Ronald "Head" Drayton, which led to her becoming a member of Nona Hendryx' band. She has also worked with Duran Duran, Power Station, Will Downing and Robert Palmer and Scritti Politti.