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Mar 11, 2024 · Women have long dominated the rock scene, whether it's been acknowledged or not. Here are some of the best female rock singers ever.
- Ilana Kaplan
- 4 min
- I Love Rock’ n’ Roll – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. This Joan Jett & The Blackhearts mega-hit was originally released by the Brit group The Arrows in 1975.
- Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks. “Words from a poet and a voice from a choir.” This Stevie Nicks-penned tune got its title from Tom Petty’s wife. When Nicks asked her when the two met, she thought his wife said “the edge of seventeen” due to her accent.
- Heart of Glass – Blondie. With a bona fide disco vibe, lead singer Debbie Harry of Blondie took a chance and released ‘Heart of Glass,’ knowing it’d be a tough sell to their crowd.
- Cherry Bomb – The Runaways. In the 1970s, rock and roll were dominated by testosterone-fueled bands. Before Joan Jett scored number-one hits with her own band, The Blackhearts, she formed the all-girl group The Runaways and proved women rock just as hard as men.
May 16, 2024 · From Janis in the '60s to Joan Jett to Ann Wilson belting it out for Heart in the '70s women have been bringing it for a long time now. And from those great ladies leading the way to the great female rockers banging it out today there are some killer tunes...women rock!!...let's start a list...
- Stevie Nicks. 15,983 votes. Ethereal, mystical, and hauntingly beautiful are just a few ways to describe the enchanting voice of Stevie Nicks. As the frontwoman of Fleetwood Mac and as a successful solo artist, Nicks dominated the rock scene with her signature blend of folk-rock and poetic lyrics.
- Ann Wilson. 14,093 votes. An extraordinary voice coupled with a mesmerizing stage presence allowed Ann Wilson to etch her name into the annals of rock history.
- Pat Benatar. 12,468 votes. Armed with a powerful and passionate soprano voice, Pat Benatar stormed onto the rock scene in the late 1970s and left an indelible mark.
- Janis Joplin. 12,132 votes. A raw, emotive, and uninhibited force of nature, Janis Joplin was a transcendent talent that set the world ablaze. Her unmistakable raspy voice brought songs like "Piece of My Heart" to life, capturing the pain and longing within every note.
May 23, 2023 · Kobra Paige (Kobra and the Lotus) Female voices have elevated rock music in the 21st century as women like Avril Lavigne, Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), and Hayley Williams (Paramore) have entered the mainstream. Here’s a list of the best female rock singers from the 2000s and 2010s.
Jul 30, 2018 · This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in...
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