 Schneider studied piano before forming her own blues band and playing in venues throughout New England and New York.She's had a varied career in music, theater, recording, literature and film.Between 1978 and 1984, she achieved success as a rock singer in Germany; her song "Rock 'n' Roll Gypsy" reached the top 10 record charts and she received a Gold Record Award and shared the Goldene Europa Award with John Lennon.