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Joan Wasser was born on July 26, 1970 in Biddeford, Maine, United States. Joan Wasser is credited as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. The age as of 2026 is 56. Education on record includes Brien McMahon High School and Boston University.
My Take
Joan Wasser, performing as Joan As Police Woman, is the kind of musician I deeply admire. Trained at Boston University and fluent across violin, guitar, piano, and voice, she has the technical foundation few singer-songwriters possess. Her path through the Dambuilders and collaborations with Antony and the Johnsons gave her a rich, eclectic ear before she went solo in 2004. What moves me is that her virtuosity never feels like showing off; every instrument carries raw emotion. Hers is intimate, searching music that rewards close listening, and I find her quiet persistence as a solo artist genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joan Wasser
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーン・ワッサー
- Reading
- じょーん・わっさー
- Born
- July 26, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Biddeford, Maine, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / songwriter / violinist / pianist
2. Background
- High school
- Brien McMahon High School
- University
- Boston University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.joanaspolicewoman.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan%20As%20Police%20Woman
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447338
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joan Wasser born?
Born July 26, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Joan Wasser from?
Joan Wasser is from Biddeford, Maine, United States.
What does Joan Wasser do?
Joan Wasser works as guitarist, singer, songwriter, violinist, pianist.
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