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In the coming years, I'd discover legends such as Tori Amos and Fiona Apple, as well as come across barely known indie artists whose music I knew as well as anything on the radio. Throughout my life, my music taste expanded beyond female fronted alternative rock bands, but I like to think of 90's and early 00's rock music sung by women as the ...
- Paramore
- Avril Lavigne
- Flyleaf
- In This Moment
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- The Veronicas
- Hey Monday
- The Pretty Reckless
- Nightwish
- Arch Enemy
Paramore is an alternative rock/pop band that was started in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee. The founding members consisted of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Though the band’s first album, All We Known Is Falling, was a success, their big breakthrough came with the release of their 2007 album, Riot! This r...
Many people may not know this, but Avril Lavigne is actually a Canadian singer who saw tremendous commercial success in both America and Canada. Her best-selling debut album, Let Go¸ was released in 2002 and features songs like “Sk8er Boi” and “Complicated.” Both of these two songs from the album earned her the title “Pop Punk Queen” and solidified...
Flyleaf is an alternative metal band that was founded in 2002 in Belton, Texas. The band consists of lead vocalist Lacey Sturm, guitarists Jared Hartmann and Sameer Bhattacharya, and James Culpepper. In 2012, Lacey Sturm left the group and was replaced by Kristen May, who also left the group in 2016. What made Flyleaf so unique was each band member...
In This Moment is one of my favorite alternative metal and gothic metal bands to date. The band was formed by singer Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth in 2005 in Los Angeles. They later added drummer Jeff Fabb, guitarist Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell (replaced in 2005 by Jesse Landry). With the release of their 2007 debut album, Beauti...
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an alternative indie rock band that formed in 2000 in New York City. The band includes pianist and vocalist Karen O, keyboardist and guitarist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. The band struck it big when their 2003 album, Fever to Tell, received amazing reviews and sold more than 750,000 copies worldwide. Oneof the bigg...
The Veronicas are an alternative pop/ electropop group from Brisbane Australia. The group was formed in 2004 by identical twins Jessica and Lisa Origliasso and also includes Jungle George, Sherman, and Vik Foxx. The group’s 2005 album, The Secret Life Of…, was a huge hit that went four times platinum and resulted in the group releasing five singles...
Hey Monday was another alternative rock and pop punk band that was formed in 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The band showcased Cassadee Pope, Mike Gentile, Elliot James, Michael Moriarty, and Alex Lipshaw. The breakthrough for Hey Monday was when Pete Wentz heard one of their demos and got them a joint deal with Decaydance and Columbia Records. ...
The Pretty Reckless is an alternative rock band that was formed in 2009 in New York City. Taylor Momsen is lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Phillips is lead guitar and backup vocals, Mark Damon is bass, and Jamie Perkins is on drums. The band has had seven No. 1 singles and despite this, Taylor Momsen has said it took other bands a while to fully...
Nightwish is a symphonic metal and alternative metal band that was formed in 1996 in Kitee. The band was put together by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, drummer Jukka Nevalainen, bassist Sami Vanska, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band had a breakthrough in the United States with their 2004 album,Once. Nightwish ...
Arch Enemy is a Swedish alternative melodic death metal band that was formed in Halmstad in 1995. The band was founded by guitarist Michael Amott and Johan Liiva and later introduced Angela Gossow, Daniel Erlandsson, Sharlee D’Angelo, Alissa White-Gluz, and Jeff Loomis. In 2001, Johan Liiva let Angela Gossow step up as the lead singer and Arch Enem...
- The Cranberries. The Cranberries are an Irish alternative rock band that is most famous for their song, “Zombies.” The Cranberries gained international attention in the 90s with the release of their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?
- Alanis Morissette. Alanis Morissette is a great singer that not only expressed herself in her music but her nuanced fashion as well. The Canadian musician is best known for her alternate rock sound and confessional lyrics that led to her being one of the biggest female alternative rock vocalists of the 90s.
- Evanescence. Evanescence was founded in Little Rock, Arkansas by singer Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody in 1995. The band is considered a gothic alternative metal and hard rock band and has the hit songs, “Understanding,” “My Immortal,” and “Haunted.”
- No Doubt. No Doubt is an American alternative rock band that was formed in Anaheim, California, in 1986. No Doubt mainly consisted of Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, and Adrian Young.
Jul 20, 2015 · The '90s alternative scene was more about groups than solo singers, and women lead some of the most kick-ass of the bands that were the soundtrack to the decade. Check out our list of 10 most ...
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- Björk. As the 80s came to a close, Björk's star was rising fast as a member of indie darlings The Sugarcubes. But, even then, no one could have predicted just how far that star would ascend.
- PJ Harvey. Her debut single ‘Dress' may have signalled the birth of a new English talent in 1991, but it was the ‘Sheela-Na-Gig' follow up early the following year that converted so many of us to this blazing presence named Polly Jean Harvey.
- Lauryn Hill. There's a reason Lauryn Hill is lauded by many contemporary artists as the Grand Dame of hip hop. Her success with the Fugees as well as her own sensational Miseducation… album, which blended soul and reggae with hip hop, had songs that spoke of womanhood, love, fame and spirituality with a tenderness and strength.
- Courtney Love. Uncompromising and unapologetic in every sense, Courtney Love is a woman who, for right or wrong, backed herself. These days she is demurely dressed, her makeup refined, a devoted mother to Frances Bean and well-regarded for her acting.
Mar 15, 2021 · The Cranberries. You’ll never forget Dolores O’Riordan‘s haunting vocals when she sings one of the most famous ‘90s rock songs to date, “Zombie.”. Beyond this Cranberries smash hit ...
Jan 2, 2018 · January 2, 2018 — Kevin Michael Jones. HOT 20: 1990s Alternative Pop/Rock Songs by Female Singers (Ballads) 1. “Hands” by Jewel (1998) Sheet Music: MusicNotes.com. 2. “The Promise” by Tracy Chapman (1995) Sheet Music: MusicNotes.com. 3.
