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Nov 3, 2019 · Frontm3n is an acoustic project involving Mick Wilson, who played & sang with 10cc for nearly twenty years, Peter Howarth who has led The Hollies since 2004 and ex-Sailor lead vocalist Pete Lincoln who been involved with Andy Scott’s Sweet since 2006. Between them they formed their new project; having first met back in the 90’s when they ...
Nov 8, 2019 · Consisting of Mick Wilson, Pete Lincoln and Peter Howarth, the lead singers of legendary bands 10cc, Sweet, and The Hollies (respectively), who have combined their musical talents to take you on a nostalgic journey in a show that is jam packed with the hits you love, delivered with an acoustic twist, a few surprises and a great sense of fun.
Apr 6, 2022 · Central Press/Getty Images Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, and Keith Richards at London Airport. December 18, 1968. There were also some groupies who became minor celebrities in their own right. Women like Pamela Des Barres built up legends of their own.
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- Our List of Trendsetting 80s Female Rock Singers
- Chrissie Hynde
- Ann Wilson
- Tina Turner
- Pat Benatar
- Stevie Nicks
- Siouxsie Sioux
- Marie Fredriksson
- Cher
- Notable Mentions
Here are a handful of female rock singers that ruled the 80s music scene. We heard them on the radio, watched them on MTV and bought their records and tapes. The MTV VJs ( VeeJays ) from the 1980s Joan Jett A sample of Joan Jett’s 80’s hits include Bad Reputation (1981), her covers of Crimson and Clover (1983), and Do You Wanna Touch Me (1984), I H...
In 1973, Chrissie Hynde felt inspired by a new, emerging movement called punk and headed to London, England. By 1978, Chrissie Hynde formed the band The Pretenders. As the main songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band, she is responsible for a large part of the band’s distinct sound. Over the years, she’s been the only member who consis...
Ann and Nancy Wilson are arguably the most famous sisters in rock and roll. Ann is the lead singer and songwriting for the band Heart. Helped by her sister Nancy on guitar in the songwriting, they gained huge success in the 70s and 80s. Originally formed in Vancouver, B.C, Canada in 1973, Heart wrote a string of now-classic hits by the end of the 7...
Tina Turner is no doubt one of the greatest 80s female rock singers of all time. She’s received a Grammy nomination for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Turner has performed alongside mega acts like The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Chuck Berry, and many others. Tina Turner was one of the first African American musicians to acquir...
Born on 10 January 1953, Pat Benatar started the decade on a strong note with the 1980 album Crimes of Passion which ultimately sold 4 million copies worldwide. Some of her hits include Heartbreaker (1979), We Belong, Hit Me With Your Best Shot (1981), Shadows of the Night (1982), and Love is a Battlefield(1983). Pat Benatar’s style and lyrics reso...
One of the best selling acts of all time, Stevie Nicks had already made a name for herself in the 1970s with Fleetwood Mac. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on 26 May 1948 and joined Fleetwood Mac in January of 1975. Fleetwood Mac’s critically acclaimed album Rumoursis one best selling albums of all time. As of 2020, Rumours has sold over 40 million cop...
Siouxsie Sioux became an inspiration in the world of 80s goth culture. In fact, she was affectionately referred to as the Godmother of Goth. She made a name for herself as the singer of Siouxsie and The Banshees which formed in London in 1976. AllMusicstated she is “One of the most influential British females of the rock era.” She, along with Bansh...
Born on 30 May 1958, Marie Fredriksson was the lead singer of the pop-rock duo Roxette. The band, which included Per Gessle, formed in 1986. They scored a Top 10 hit in Sweden with their song Neverending Love. This success led to a full album record deal which resulted in Pearls of Passion. By 1987, Roxette played for more than 100,000 fans in outd...
Love her or hate her, Cher obtained success in music, television, and the film industry. America first heard of Cher in 1965. Under the management of her future husband Sonny Bono, she had a hit with a cover of Bob Dylan’s All I Want to Do. The song reached #15 on the Billboard Charts. As the relationship between Cher and Sonny turned intimate, the...
Not everybody is going to be happy with this list. There were many notable female rock singers that came into consideration, but the ones listed above edged them out. However, honorable mentions should be given to these great female rockers: 1. Lita Ford 2. Debbie Harry 3. Grace Slick 4. Susanna Hoffs 5. Bonnie Raitt Who did we miss? Let us know wh...
Here’s an excerpt from Roy Carr’s 1976 book "The Rolling Stones: An Illustrated Record" in which he talks about a reporter in 1971 engaging Mick with the “usual banter” by asking him if he want’s to become a woman, to which Mick apparently replied "If God wants me to become a woman, then a woman I will become."
May 3, 2024 · But during his legendary band’s headlining set at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday night (May 2) Jagger took time to voice his opinion on Louisiana’s newly elected ...
