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Sharon June "Share" Ross (formerly Pedersen; born Sharon June Howe; March 21, 1963 in Glencoe, Minnesota) is an American musician. She was the bassist, and high-harmony vocalist of the female glam metal/hard rock band, Vixen, from whom she has been on hiatus since February 2022.[1][2]

Music career

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Vixen in 2014: (l-r) Share Ross, Gardner, Roxy Petrucci, and Gina Stile

Ross joined Vixen in 1987, replacing Pia Maiocco, and remained with the band until 1992. While in Vixen, as a side project, she co-formed the supergroup, Contraband, releasing only one album in 1991. When Vixen reunited in 1997, she declined as she and her husband, Bam had formed the group, Bubble.

In 1997, Denny Freeman invited Ross to play bass for his album, A Tone for my Sins.

In 1999, Ross and her husband Bam co-wrote the songs on Jesse Camp's debut album, Jesse & The 8th Street Kidz.[3]

The first Bubble album was Ross on guitar and lead vocals, Bam on drums along with Brent Muscat, guitar and Eric Stacy, bass of Faster Pussycat. Bubble won Song of the Year in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2000 with their song, Sparkle Star. It was also featured in the film starring Daryl Hannah, Dancing at the Blue Iguana.

In 2003, Ross toured with her husband's band, The Dogs D'Amour, and opened up for Alice Cooper on a European tour. She contributed to two albums that were released in 2000 for his band before the couple left the group after the tour.

In 2004, she and most well-known lineup of Vixen did briefly reunite to perform for VH1's Bands Reunited.[4]

In 2006, Ross became the host and co-producer of the now-defunct video podcast Rock n Roll TV, an online show which featured up-and-coming punk/garage/rock bands and rock news,[5] and in 2010, she played for one night only in a cover band L.A. Nookie, with future Vixen bandmate, Femme Fatale's Lorraine Lewis on vocals, to support Ratt at the latter's party for the release of their seventh and most recent album Infestation.[6] As Share Pedersen, Ross recorded with Ratt's former drummer Bobby Blotzer on Contraband's lone, self-titled album.

In 2012, Ross reunited with her former Vixen bandmates, Roxy Petrucci and Janet Gardner, along with Gina Stile to form a new band originally known as "VXN"[7] and now using simply their names as the band name of JanetShareRoxyGina (or JSRG for short). The band began performing shows in late 2012 and went on tour with the Monsters of Rock cruise in 2013.[8] Late in 2013 JSRG changed their name back to Vixen in accordance with the wishes[9] of founding member and guitarist Jan Kuehnemund who was unable to be part of the reformed band due to her battle with cancer and shock passing on October 10, 2013.

After sitting in on bass with The Quireboys during the 2014 Monsters of Rock Cruise (due to the absence of their regular bassist), she was invited to join Joe Elliott's Down 'n' Outz[10] on their December 2014 UK tour. This Is How We Roll, her first album with that band, came out on October 11, 2019.[11]

In contrast to all of Vixen's past concerts, Ross, who has sung lead for several Bubble albums and Twin Flames Radio, handles lead vocals on the band's cover of "I Don't Need No Doctor" during their recent live tours instead of Gardner, Vixen's long-time lead singer.

On February 8, 2022, Ross announced her hiatus from the band and announced Brazilian Julia Lage as her touring replacement.[2]

Personal life

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Share and her husband, Bam Ross, adopted a raw vegan lifestyle in 2006 through the Raw Pirate Gourmet.[12]

Ross is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Florida.[13] In addition to her musical career, Ross has been a life coach, specializing in confidence-building, with particular reference to self-promotion via video, with her "Video Rockstar University"[14] program, and a motivational course, "MESH".[15] Her programs were predominantly targeted at self-employed businesswomen.

She has also published a book of hip knitting designs, Punk Knits published by Stewart, Tabori and Chang.

Discography

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Vixen
Contraband
  • Contraband (1991)
Denny Freeman
  • A Tone for my Sins (1997)
Jesse Camp & The 8th Street Kidz
  • Jesse Camp & The 8th Street Kidz (1999)
Bubble
  • How 'Bout This? (2000)
  • Miss Hellaneous (2001)
  • Bubble/Black Halos Split Xmas CD (2001)
  • Rockets & Volcanoes (2001)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (2002)
  • Rock n Roll Hell (2004)
The Dogs D'Amour
Down 'n' Outz
  • The Further Live Adventures (2015)
  • This Is How We Roll (2019) – Best British Album – Planet Rock Awards
Twin Flames Radio
  • Twin Flames Radio (2018)
Ginger Wildheart
  • Ginger Wildheart's Birthday Bash 2018 At The Garage in London (2018)

Filmography

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Video albums

  • Vixen - Revved Up! (1990)

Films

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Sharon June "Share" Ross (formerly Pedersen; born Sharon June Howe on March 21, 1963, in ) is an American musician, , and best known as the and for the band from 1987 to 2022. Raised in a musical family, Ross received classical training on and guitar before focusing on and studying at the , where she performed in the jazz scene by age 21. Her early professional career included collaborations with artists such as , , , and . In 1987, she joined , contributing to their gold-certified albums and extensive touring with acts like , , , , , and , often performing over 300 shows per year. With , she appeared in music videos for tracks like "How Much Love" (1990) and "Not a Minute Too Soon" (1991). Beyond , Ross was a member of the supergroup in the early 1990s and played bass for , temporarily replacing of . She formed and performed with several bands, including The Ex’s, Confusion, Sub-cool, and Bubble, the latter producing three albums and three EPs; a song from Bubble, "Sparkle Star," co-written with her husband Bam Ross, won the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Ross also earned acclaim as a , winning Best Female in twice, and taught bass at the Bass Institute of Technology from 1987 to 1990. In 2006, she published the knitting pattern book Punk Knits: 20 Designs for Anarchistic, Independent Women, blending her creative interests. In 2018, after decades in music marked by physical exhaustion and modest financial returns, Ross transitioned to real estate, joining eXp Realty and founding the Rockstar Home Group in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Florida, where she has closed approximately $12 million in annual sales and achieved ICON agent status twice. Married to musician Bam Ross since the early 2000s, she resides in Delray Beach, Florida, and continues occasional music performances and home recordings while maintaining an adventurous lifestyle that includes Formula 1 fandom and owning a rare fretless bass once belonging to Jaco Pastorius.

Early Life

Childhood and Family

Share Ross was born Sharon June Howe on March 21, 1963, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She grew up in a Midwestern family environment in small-town Minnesota, born in Glencoe and later in Lakeville, south of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, where her parents, John A. Howe, an executive, and Vera Howe, a musician, raised her alongside two brothers, John Jr. and Michael. Her mother's musical background on her side of the family fostered a creative atmosphere, with her mother's six brothers, her grandmother, and grandfather all playing multiple instruments, leading to regular jam sessions during family gatherings that provided early, informal exposures to music and the arts in a close-knit, rural setting. This familial emphasis on music and communal creativity helped shape Ross's early personality, nurturing her artistic inclinations and a sense of adventurous expression through collaborative play, though her father's stable professional life offered a grounding influence in the modest Midwestern community. By adolescence, these foundations transitioned into more structured musical pursuits.

Musical Training and Influences

Share Ross began her musical journey with classical piano training at the age of four, under the guidance of her mother, who was a piano teacher and accomplished . By age seven, she was performing works by composers such as Beethoven, initially aspiring to become a classical . This formal education instilled a strong foundation in music theory and technique, which she continued to refine throughout her life, maintaining proficiency in pieces by Bach and Beethoven. Growing up in a musical family in rural Glencoe, , provided a supportive environment for her development, with regular jam sessions fostering her passion. Her early interest in was sparked by her older brother, who introduced her to influential bands like Led Zeppelin, , and , shaping her shift away from classical pursuits. This exposure ignited a desire for rock-oriented performance, leading her to experiment with guitar independently before falling in love with the , inspired particularly by Led Zeppelin's sound. To further her skills, Ross attended Berklee College of Music, where she studied bass performance and composition, discovering jazz influences like Jaco Pastorius, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane that expanded her stylistic range. While her piano training was formally structured, her initial forays into guitar and bass involved significant self-taught exploration, allowing her to blend classical precision with the raw energy of rock and emerging glam metal aesthetics from 1970s and 1980s acts. These experiences collectively prepared her for a professional career in rock music.

Music Career

Time with Vixen

Share Ross joined in 1987 as the band's bassist, replacing Pia Maiocco after an audition prompted by guitarist , who had spotted her performing at a local venue. This addition stabilized the lineup during Vixen's breakthrough phase in the scene, with Ross serving as both bassist and high-harmony vocalist alongside on lead vocals, on lead guitar, and on drums. Her classical piano training from an early age enhanced her technical precision on bass, allowing her to deliver intricate lines that supported the band's sound. Ross's tenure coincided with Vixen's most successful recordings, including their self-titled debut released in 1988 on EMI-Manhattan Records, which achieved RIAA gold certification for sales of 500,000 copies. On the , she provided prominent bass lines—such as the driving, melodic foundation in the power "Edge of a Broken Heart," which peaked at No. 26 on the —and contributed high harmonies that added depth to tracks like "Cryin'" and "Love Made Me." The follow-up, (1990), featured her continued bass work on songs emphasizing the band's energetic style, though it did not match the debut's commercial peak, reaching No. 52 on the 200. Vixen's all-female composition stood out in the male-dominated glam metal genre of the late , where female musicians were rare on instruments like bass and guitar, often facing about their legitimacy. Ross helped challenge these norms through rigorous touring, averaging around 300 shows annually, including opening slots for major acts such as , Scorpions, , and KISS, which exposed the band to large arena audiences and solidified their reputation. These experiences highlighted the band's resilience, as they navigated the era's rock circuit while proving their musical prowess beyond visual appeal. Ross departed in 1991 amid escalating internal conflicts, including disputes over management decisions and creative directions following the band's fallout with after , which contributed to the group's initial disbandment as began to eclipse .

Post-Vixen Bands and Projects

Following her departure from in 1991, Share Ross joined the short-lived supergroup , which featured vocalist Richard Black (formerly of Shark Island), guitarist (), guitarist (Scorpions and UFO), and drummer (). The band released a self-titled debut album in 1991 on Impact Records, blending and elements, though it received mixed reviews and achieved limited commercial success. performed select live shows to promote the album, including appearances alongside acts like and during a 1991 tour stop in Tampa and a set at the Meadows Music Theatre in , but disbanded shortly thereafter due to internal challenges and market shifts. In the late 1990s, Ross co-founded the rock band Bubble with her husband, drummer Bam Ross (formerly of ), initially as a two-piece project that expanded with additional members over time. The group released three full-length albums in the early 2000s—How 'Bout This? (2000), (2001), and Rock n Roll Hell (2004)—along with EPs and singles, exploring and sounds with Ross contributing vocals, guitar, and songwriting alongside production duties on several tracks. Bubble toured extensively in support, performing across the U.S. West Coast, , and the , though lineup changes, including bassists Erik Stacy and Brian Wong, marked the band's evolution before it disbanded in 2004. During this period, Ross pursued guest opportunities and auditions to broaden her musical scope. She auditioned for the bassist position in Barry Manilow's touring band, leveraging her technical skills in a pop context, though she did not secure the role. Additionally, prior to Bubble's first recordings, Ross and Bam co-wrote and performed on an unreleased album for VJ , a project that aimed to launch his music career but faltered and was shelved. These endeavors highlighted Ross's adaptability beyond , drawing on connections from her Vixen tenure.

Recent Activities and Reunions

In 2012, Share Ross reunited with bandmates and , along with guitarist , to revive the classic lineup and resume touring. This reformation led to extensive live performances across the and , culminating in the release of the live album Live Fire in 2018, which captured their high-energy shows and showcased Ross's signature bass lines and harmonies. The band maintained an active touring schedule through 2022, performing at festivals and venues that highlighted their enduring appeal in the scene. Parallel to her Vixen commitments, Ross joined Down 'n' Outz in 2014 as bassist and backing vocalist, contributing to the Mott the Hoople tribute project led by Def Leppard's Joe Elliott. Her involvement included appearances on the 2017 live release The Further Live Adventures Of... and the 2019 studio album This Is How We Roll, where she helped deliver faithful renditions of classic tracks with a modern twist. Ross became a permanent member, participating in tours that emphasized her versatile musicianship beyond Vixen's glam metal roots. Ross also launched the project Twin Flames Radio in 2018 alongside her husband, Bam, serving as and on originals that blended rock with personal storytelling. The duo funded their debut through and continued developing material, with new tracks like "Shine" in production as of 2025, reflecting Ross's commitment to creative expression outside band dynamics. In February 2022, Ross announced a hiatus from , citing the need to step back for personal reasons, as explained by bandmate Lorraine Lewis; she introduced Julia Lage as her touring replacement to ensure continuity. Reflecting on the decision in a 2025 interview, Ross described it as an emotional choice driven by a desire to prioritize projects aligning with her artistic passions. Post-hiatus, Ross has sustained her dedication to live music through performances and Twin Flames Radio developments, emphasizing the joy of onstage connection and original songwriting in recent discussions. Her continued engagements underscore a shift toward more intimate, self-directed musical outlets while maintaining her reputation for dynamic bass work and vocal harmonies honed in earlier collaborations.

Other Professional Ventures

Real Estate Career

In 2018, Share Ross entered the real estate industry in Florida by earning her license, following a suggestion from fellow rocker Avery Carl, who recognized the potential in leveraging her existing network from the music world. She became a full-time agent after leaving Vixen in 2022. Based in Boynton Beach, she began focusing on residential properties in South Florida's booming markets, drawing on interpersonal skills honed through years of touring and performing to build client relationships. Ross joined eXp Realty as a full-time agent, where she has established herself as a top producer, consistently averaging $10 million to $12 million in annual sales volume, with commissions typically ranging from 5% to 6% of the home price. Her achievements include notable negotiations, such as securing a $1.5 million property for producer Ric Browde at $50,000 below the $1.55 million asking price, praised for her sharp bargaining skills. Client Casey McCanles also commended her patience and proactive guidance in facilitating house flips backed by $1.5 million in financing, highlighting her ability to navigate complex transactions efficiently. Ross's music background informs her branding as a realtor, operating under the Rock Star Home Group and positioning herself with the tagline "I ain’t your grandma’s Realtor" to blend her rockstar persona with professional expertise. This approach, combined with lessons in and resilience from her Vixen days, has enabled her to thrive in by applying touring-honed networking and sales acumen to attract and serve high-profile clients in West Palm Beach and surrounding areas.

Media and Broadcasting Involvement

Share Ross has engaged in various media and broadcasting roles beyond her music career, including hosting and producing content focused on and . In 2006, she became the host and co-producer of the video Rock n Roll TV, an online series that spotlighted emerging punk, garage, and bands, alongside her husband Bam Ross. The show, which ran for a limited time before becoming defunct, provided a platform for up-and-coming artists through interviews and performances. In 2008, Ross expanded into financial media by hosting Rock n Markets with Share Ross, a news program that analyzed market trends and investment topics from a rock-inspired perspective. This venture reflected her interest in blending entertainment with practical advice, though details on its duration remain limited. Ross maintains an active online presence through social media, particularly her Instagram account @sharerossrocks, where she has shared insights on music, real estate, and personal experiences since 2020. Complementing this, she joined the Cameo platform in April 2020, offering personalized video messages to fans about her career and life as a rocker and realtor. Throughout her career, Ross has participated in numerous interviews discussing her transitions between music and other professional pursuits, as well as Vixen's history. In a 2013 Guitar World feature, she detailed her departure from Vixen and excitement for her new project, JanetShareRoxyGina (JSRG). More recently, a May 2025 YouTube interview explored her musical journey and reasons for stepping away from Vixen. Additional appearances, such as a July 2025 Audacy podcast episode, covered her rock legacy and harmony vocals. These media engagements highlight her ongoing influence in rock discussions.

Personal Life

Marriage and Family

Share Ross married Bam Ross, a drummer who previously played with bands including Dogs D'Amour and , in 1996. The couple shares a musical background and has collaborated professionally, notably forming the band Twin Radio, recording original songs featured in films such as the production Double Threat. Ross is a to Bam's three grown children and a stepgrandmother to their 12 grandchildren. In 2009, Ross and her husband relocated to , where their family life has centered, providing a stable base that influenced her career shift toward for financial security amid the music industry's uncertainties. During periods of hiatus from Vixen, including a full break in 2022 to focus on real estate, Ross drew support from her family's collaborative dynamic, which allowed her to maintain creative outlets like Bubble while pivoting to a more predictable profession.

Interests and Philanthropy

Share Ross maintains an adventurous , viewing her life as a continuous series of explorations and reinventions beyond her professional endeavors. She has undertaken numerous international trips, describing them as "crazy trips around the world" that contribute to her sense of ongoing adventure. This penchant for travel extends to personal explorations, separate from her past touring experiences, reflecting her self-identification as an "adventurer." One of Ross's notable hobbies is , which she learned through online resources and pursued with a punk-inspired twist. In 2006, she authored Punk Knits: 26 Hot New Designs for Anarchistic Souls and Independent Spirits, a book featuring edgy patterns such as arm warmers, leg warmers, sweaters, and scarves modeled by tattooed individuals including and Texas Terri. Ross has expressed enthusiasm for this craft, noting it as a significant personal interest alongside her diverse pursuits like marketing and creative expression. Ross emphasizes empowerment through life coaching, focusing on self-worth and reinvention for creatives.

Works

Vixen

Share Ross contributed and backing vocals to 's debut album Vixen, released in 1988 by . On this album, she performed bass on all 11 tracks and provided high-harmony backing vocals, notably enhancing songs like "Edge of a Broken Heart" and "Cryin'." The album achieved commercial success, peaking at No. 41 on the 200. For the follow-up Rev It Up (1990, also on ), Ross again handled bass duties across all tracks while delivering backing vocals, including prominent harmonies on the title track "" and "Love Made Me." This release reached No. 52 on the , showcasing her foundational role in the band's sound. Ross rejoined Vixen for their 2018 live album Live Fire, recorded at the Arcada Theatre in and released by Rat Pak Records. She played bass and sang backing vocals on all 12 tracks, including a lead vocal performance on the cover of Humble Pie's "." The album captures the classic lineup's energy, with Ross's bass lines driving live renditions of hits like "" and "Edge of a Broken Heart."

Bubble

Ross co-founded the band Bubble in the late with her husband Bam Ross, serving as , , and co-songwriter on their releases. Their early self-titled efforts included a 1998 three-track demo featuring Ross's original compositions "Don't Talk to Me," "," and "Sex Sells," where she handled vocals and guitar. This led to the 1999 EP Bump Shots, a seven-track release with Ross on vocals and guitar for songs like "" and "Six Thousand Miles," many of which she co-wrote. The band's debut full-length How 'Bout This? arrived in 2000, with Ross providing vocals, guitar, and co-writing credits on tracks such as "Pathetic" and "Love Is a Killer." A song from this era, "Sparkle Star" (co-written with Bam Ross), won the Grand Prize in the Rock category at the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Follow-up releases included the 2001 EP Miss Hellacious and the split Christmas CD with Black Halos, both featuring Ross's songwriting and performances. Total Harmonic Distortion (2002) highlighted her contributions with 11 tracks, including co-writes like "Days Like These" and "Under My Wing," where she sang lead and played guitar. The final album, Rock 'n' Roll Hell (2004), included 10 originals such as "Big Top" and "Deadender," all co-written and performed by Ross on vocals and guitar. Additionally, Ross co-wrote songs for Jesse Camp's 1999 debut album Jesse & the 8th Street Kidz.

Other Credits

Ross played bass on all tracks of the supergroup Contraband's self-titled debut album, released in 1991 by Relativity Records. Formed with members from , , and , the album featured her on songs like "All the Way from Memphis" and "Kiss by Kiss," contributing to its style. With Joe Elliott's , Ross joined as bassist and backing vocalist in 2014, appearing on The Further Live Adventures of... (2016 live album, Frontiers Records), where she performed on covers including bass on "All the Way from Memphis." Her studio work includes This Is How We Roll (2019, Frontiers), with bass and backing vocals across the album, including on originals like "" and the cover "." She also contributed to the 2020 EP , playing bass on tracks including the cover "." Ross appears on compilations such as The Best of : Full Throttle (1999), providing bass and vocals from earlier recordings, and Deep Cuts & Rarities (2018), including a live version of "." Singles credits include backing vocals on Vixen's "Not a Minute Too Soon" ().

Filmography

Share Ross, known professionally during her time with as Share Pedersen, contributed to the band's visual media output primarily through where she performed as and . Her appearances highlight Vixen's presence in the late glam metal era, featuring high-energy performances that complemented the group's sound. Beyond music videos, Ross featured in documentaries and television programs exploring the 1980s rock scene, providing interviews and insights into the all-female band's experiences amid the male-dominated industry. These include retrospectives on the Sunset Strip metal culture and reunion attempts.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Vixen: Edge of a Broken HeartBassist (as Share Pedersen)Music video from the album Vixen; directed by Mark Rezyka.
1988The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal YearsSelf (Vixen Bassist)Documentary directed by Penelope Spheeris, featuring interviews with Vixen members on the L.A. metal scene.
1989Vixen: Cryin'Bassist (as Share Pedersen)Music video from the album Vixen; directed by Mark Rezyka.
1989Vixen: Love Made MeBassist (as Share Pedersen)Music video from the album Rev It Up.
1990Vixen: Love Is a KillerBassist (as Share Pedersen)Music video from the album Rev It Up.
1990Vixen: How Much LoveBassist (as Share Pedersen)Music video from the album Rev It Up.
2004Bands Reunited (TV Episode: Vixen)SelfVH1 series episode documenting an attempted Vixen reunion; directed by Glenn GT Taylor.
2016Can't Stop the Show: The Return of KixSelfDocumentary on the rock band Kix's reunion, with Ross appearing in archival or interview context.
Ross's post-Vixen visual media involvement has been limited, with no major roles or additional documented beyond her band tenure. Her contributions remain tied to Vixen's catalog, emphasizing the group's filmed performances from their active years.

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