Women that Rock!

[PapaJupe2k]

In the male dominated rock and roll industry, here are a few of my favorite women rockers.

Carole King- I guess she wouldn't be considered a typical rock and roller, but because of her imense talent, voice, and songwriting ability I thought she should be included. Fav song- "It's too late"

Joan Jett- Got started with the Runaways in the '70s and went on to a very accomplished solo career. Fav song- "Cherry Bomb" (Runaways)

Pat Benetar- Prototypical women rocker, I couldn't see her doing anything else. Fav song- "Invincible"

Patti Smith- Another hard rockin, hard working chick. Fav song-"Because the Night"

Janis Joplin- Oh Janis, you died to young. She led the way for the likes of the people mentioned above. Considered an outcast by society at the time, she exhibited that "fuck you" attitude that makes her one of my all time favorite artists, male or female. She absolutely was engulfed by her music and the lifestyle. The latter being probably why she's still not around today, sigh. Gone but not forgotten. Fav song- "Me and Bobby McGhee"

Chrissy Hynde- Another straight out of the Janis mold. Her sweet voice drags me in every time. She's had the longevity of a great career as lead singer of the Pretenders. Fav song- "Back on the Chain Gang"

Stevie Nicks- She was the driving force behind Fleetwood Mac in the 1970's and the reason for their popularity. She even had very sucessful solo albums after going out on her own in the 1980's. Whatever personal demons she's had, she always battled back to prominence. Her sultry and sexy voice always leaves me wanting more. Fav song- "Edge of Seventeen"

Sheryl Crow- Sheryl was the women rocker of the 1990's, and one of my favorites of all time. Her innovative songwriting and great voice have made her a superstar. She seems to never rest and be as devoted as anyone to her music. Fav song- "If it Makes You Happy"

What about some of your favorites?

[pofcorn]

LOL... Kylie Minogue doesn't count, does she? :(

I gotta say Gwen Stefani (sp?) from No Doubt. She really sings good.

[BadCoverVersion]

Katy Bush bloody rocks...Well she does in my opinion anyhow!

[bowieee]

Cat Power
Laurie Anderson
Tori Amos
Patti Smith
Joan jett

[docholiday_13]

Meg White from The White Stripes.

[BadCoverVersion]

Originally posted by docholiday_13
Meg White from The White Stripes.

Excellent Choice!

[charliebobo]

Alanis Morissette: Fav. song- Unsent
Carole King: Fav. song- It's too late
Fiona Apple: Fav. song- I Know

I also really like Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell and Patti Smith

[Cabrini Green]

Shirley Manson (Garbage)
Debroah Harry (Blondie)
Fiona Apple
Chrissy Hynde (Pretenders)
Nina Persson (The Cardigans)
Poe

[Romero&Juliet]

Originally posted by BadCoverVersion
Katy Bush bloody rocks...Well she does in my opinion anyhow!

ooo!!! I've had Suspended in Gaffa Stuck in my head for the past week. "the Dreaming" can always make me feel all naughty and evil...I love it.

Women Who rock..

BONNIE KOLOC.. The missing link of the chicgao folk scene of the early seventies.. along With John Prine and that Steve Goodman guy, Bonnie could rock the side off a trailer.. seroiusly, the woman can do ANYTHING.. I just came across the Album "hold on to me" and its REALLY good..

GRACE SLICK..
Tina Turner
Mama Cass Elliot
Madonna
Ma Rainey.
KAT BJELLAND!!
Kim.

and ummm....are we all haters of courteney love people?? Regardless of her rep., she IS pretty bad ass..

[Benny]

Originally posted by docholiday_13
Meg White from The White Stripes.

I third that choice! Not only can she rock, but Meg is also a major hottie!

[Romero&Juliet]

POLLY JEAN HARVEY...

[Moviefreek]

Michelle Branch..you can tell by her voice she looks good. She is so cute.

YOUR EVERYWHERE TO ME!

[Linus*likes*noise]

I've noticed nobody likes Courtney Love, thats good. Looks like there are some smart shmoes in here.

I have to say my favourite female artist is Gwen Stefani of No Doubt. She is sexy and can sing like a champ. Great tunes too.

Kim Deal of the Breeders/Pixies is also very good at what she does. Her vocals are amazing and she really knows how to right some good songs.

[AppleHuntr]

First and formost:
BJORK!!!!!!!!!!!

ALSO:
Sleater-Kinney was named BEST BAND by Time Magazine a few years ago and theyre still rockin'.

RES is also great, I dont know why more people dont know of her.

Missy Elliott and Aaliyah: My fave hip hop artists, both really talented.

Fiona Apple: Plays own piano, writes and sings, gots everything covered.

Others:
Lauryn Hill, Nelly Furtado, Shirley Manson, Gwen Stefani and Beth Orton.

[Psychocandy]

Anyone heard of Liz Phair. She has thus far released three magnificent albums. Her debut "Exile In Guyville" is an unsung classic of the 90's. Biting lyrics and pared down instrumentation combine for a raw and challenging album. Great stuff. Her follow up, "Whip-Smart" was pretty damn cool too but for my money her best album thus far is 1999's "whitechocolatespaceegg".

Kristen Hersh is a very talented songwriter. Her debut solo album, Hips & Makers, released after her band Throwing Muses split was a work of genius. Some of the very best "shiver up the spine" music you could ever wish to hear. Also check out the Throwing Muses album "The Real Ramona".

Carla Torgenson of The Walkabouts is another supremely talented songstress. If any of you schmoes are Tindersticks fans then you really must check out The Walkabouts back catalogue. Therein lies an abundance of wonders.

Although I have definite reservations about Courtney Love as a person I think that she has released some fucking excellent albums of rock music with her band Hole. I have yet to hear their debut album "Pretty On The Inside". Both "Live Through This" and "Celebrity Skin" are quite wonderful.

Shirley Manson was mega-cool around the release of Garbage's debut album bit i've more or less lost interest in them since. They have consistantly failed to better or even come close to equalling their excellent debut.

Polly Jean Harvey is a total fucking genius. She is incapable of making music that is anything less than stunning.

Patti Smith is The Queen.

[Romero&Juliet]

Kristen hersh is actually the stepsister of her former bandmate, Tanya donnelley...who went to do MY favorite band of the nineties, BELLY. You should REALLY check it out if you're a muses fan... to tell you the truth, I thought it became MUCH better after Tanya left to do a breif stint with the Breeders...Belly came out of the whole mess on top..


EXILE IN GUYVILLE is one of my favorite albums of all time...!!!
Thank you!

gawd, how many times did I stamp my feet and wish I could be mezmerizing?!?! Its actually kind of discouraging..

I could get into whitechocolate at ALL for some reason..!! Of course, I didn't give it much of a listen at all... Guess I should give it another go, shouldn't I?

[sAtAn666]

Shirley Manson of Garbage...

[KornKidJedi]

Kelly Osbourne
Rayna from Coal Chamber
Morgan from Kittie

[asyouwish530]

Ruyter Suys and KatieLynn Campbell of Nashville Pussy

Mary Huff of Southern Culture on the Skids

Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth

Sean Yseult, formerly of White Zombie

[daredevil0214]

Garbage is my all time favorite band therefore Shirley Manson is the coolest artist in the music industry.

Fiona Apple is incredible too, i absolutely CANNOT wait for her new cd. When is it coming out? I heard rumors for late december. whatever.

i also love Janis Joplin. Beth Orlin, and Tori Amos. : T

these girls. rock. :D

[Kim_EZ]

I love Sheryl Crow. :P

Also, Jewel before she sucked. And Alanis before she became soft.

[Morgana]

I'll rescucitate an old thread rather than start a new one...

The following are just some of the ladies I have much respect for. I should mention I don't have an ounce of respect for the bubblegum pop princesses (Britney, Christina...I'm talking about you) that are gracing the charts nowadays.

Aretha Franklin
Janis Joplin
Tina Turner
Pat Benatar
Chrissie Hynde
Annie Lennox


I have to put Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in a different category. I may not always have liked what they've done, but I have to admit, they have outstanding vocal abilities.

[bowieee]

Originally posted by Morgana
I'll rescucitate an old thread rather than start a new one...

The following are just some of the ladies I have much respect for. I should mention I don't have an ounce of respect for the bubblegum pop princesses (Britney, Christina...I'm talking about you) that are gracing the charts nowadays.

Aretha Franklin
Janis Joplin
Tina Turner
Pat Benatar
Chrissie Hynde
Annie Lennox


I have to put Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston in a different category. I may not always have liked what they've done, but I have to admit, they have outstanding vocal abilities.

I love Annie Lennox her solo stuff is outstanding!

[electriclite]

Originally posted by Romero&Juliet
POLLY JEAN HARVEY...



Second that one with a vengeance. Even the boys of rock bow down to her!
I am not exaggerating when I say this woman's music rocked my world.

Bjork is another female on that same level.

Christina Martinez of Boss Hog is truly a woman in rock to be reckoned with.

Liz Phair. I nearly wore our Exile in Guyville. The smartest, truthful album about sex and reltionships to come from someone so young.

Ani DiFranco - Indie queen.

Bonnie Raitt. The first woman, before PJ, who I saw play the electric guitar and mesmerized me.

Siouxsie Sioux, the woman is beyond comparison. A true force of style and creativity.

[bowieee]

Anyone here listen to Dar Williams? I had a couple of friends who dragged me to one of her shows and I was very impressed.

[Morgana]

Originally posted by bowieee
I love Annie Lennox her solo stuff is outstanding!

I've liked Annie since the first time I saw her with that carrot crewcut back in the early 80's. She was sort of the female version of Bowie. I like your handle, btw. ;) David Bowie...I simply don't have enough praise for the man. Had a big crush on him too when I was a young'un. Have you heard his latest CD Heathen? I hear it's his best work in years.

Back to Annie...she's always been a bit of an enigma to me. Her voice is at times very strong, and then again fragile. I have the Eurythmics Savage video tape somewhere, I'm feeling inspired to dig it up and give it a watch/listen.

[Buck Turgidson]

I don't think anybody has mentioned either Hope Sandoval, late of the fabulous Mazzy Star or Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde, who has a tremendous voice, is an outstanding Bass player, and really knows how to cuss.

I'd also like to throw some light on Melissa Auf Der Mar who was once in Courtney's band Hole, and went on to replace another rockin' lady, D'arcy Wretzky, in Smashing Pumpkins. Two women who really know how to crank it out on Bass.

[areyoubeingserved]

PJ Harvey definitely, that new song 'Hittin the Ground' is one of the best all out dirty rock songs of the year, very inspired.

The drummer, Kathrine I think, from Seafood does some beautiful vocals while consistent with some harsh, violent beating of the drums.

Australians should be aware of the presence of two leading ladies of rock; Spiderbait's lead singer whose name escapes me, Jan, can pull some thick rock out when she wants, but also Annilita from Magic Dirt who is when on fine form, a rock godess from the most beautifying pits of hell.

[pedro]

Angela Gossow - Arch Enemy (Wages of Sin). You have to hear it. Crazy, she sounds like she has bigger balls than most male vocalists, and she's also pretty hot.

[bowieee]

Originally posted by Morgana
I've liked Annie since the first time I saw her with that carrot crewcut back in the early 80's. She was sort of the female version of Bowie. I like your handle, btw. ;) David Bowie...I simply don't have enough praise for the man. Had a big crush on him too when I was a young'un. Have you heard his latest CD Heathen? I hear it's his best work in years.

Back to Annie...she's always been a bit of an enigma to me. Her voice is at times very strong, and then again fragile. I have the Eurythmics Savage video tape somewhere, I'm feeling inspired to dig it up and give it a watch/listen.

Its really good. I saw him play alot of it live a few weeks ago and it stood up well against the classics.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Buck Turgidson
Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde

Great call!! I also really like Allison Moyet of Yaz fame. Shirley Manson. Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) were great rockers back in the 70's. Pat Benatar was my first love.

I very much love Natalie Merchant's (10,000 Maniacs) sultry voice.

There are alot!

[Morgana]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) were great rockers back in the 70's.

Great call! Ann Wilson was (vocally) peeling paint off the walls while Chris Cornell was still in his diapers. I have an old Heart vinyl double album where she sings a live blistering version of Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll. I like it even better than the original Zep version.

[Luke-Abbott]

Howabout Queen Adreena? Shes cool - "Pretty like drugs" is a cool song.

[Buck Turgidson]

Originally posted by Grebdron
I very much love Natalie Merchant's (10,000 Maniacs) sultry voice.


She likes to act like she's not sexy, but she just can't hide it... :p I really like her, a lot. Both of her solo records are quite worth having. I tried to avoid relisting stuff, so I give my seal of approval to almost everyone who has been mentioned. I have stuff from Natalie, Concrete Blonde (actually, I have all their regular release albums, the rarities disc and the greatest hits one, too.), Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Garbage, Mazzy Star, Sarah McLaughlin, and a couple I haven't mentioned: that first Sneaker Pimps record (I forget the name of the strange little chanteuse who sings for them), and the rather soulful UK lass Lisa Stansfield.

[Buck Turgidson]

...on the Sneaker Pimps vocalist. Her name was Kelli Dayton. She's apparently been kicked out because she was becoming too high profile for the other members. One of the guys is singing now. Nice move fellas http://mysmilies.no-ip.com/mysmilies/huh.gif

She's Kelli Ali now, and has a solo career. She got a fabulous voice and a beauty that's a combo of vulnerability and menace :p Perfect. She's also got the biggest canines I've ever seen in a human. I was glad to see some pics of her out in the sunshine in the article below. I had my doubts...

"Don't think 'cause I understand, I care. Don't think 'cause I'm talking, we're friends..."

(Got to love a woman who described collaborating w/ Marilyn Manson as "Trying to polish a turd.")

http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/chat_kelli_ali.htm

[Buck Turgidson]

Nobody's mentioned Luscious Jackson.

:rolleyes: D'Oh!

[Morgana]

I'd like to mention a couple of ladies who don't fit into the rock genre per se, but they are both incredible chanteuses I truly envy.

Basia
K.D. Lang

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Morgana
I'd like to mention a couple of ladies who don't fit into the rock genre per se, but they are both incredible chanteuses I truly envy.

Basia
K.D. Lang

I only know Time and Tide by Basia, but I had the great pleasure of seeing K.D. Lang at the earth day concert at the Hollywood Bowl. She was wonderful.

[thirdeye]

Janis Joplin:(
Tracy Bonham