Female Bands

Female Bands
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The music revolution in the '60s played a vital role in shaping the rock scene for women. While a number of female musicians in the '50s made a big impact in the gospel, blues, and jazz scene, it was only in the '60s that all-female lineups started gaining momentum.
Suddenly, the world started taking notice of the creative artistry of all-female bands. The folk movement in the '60s contributed immensely to free-form thinking and the feminist movement associated with music. A few female-fronted rock bands and all-female rock bands created a distinctive identity with their brand of music.
In recent years, several all-girl bands that split up in the late '70s and '80s have reunited and released albums. Members of many female bands that disbanded in the '70s embarked on successful solo careers in the '80s and '90s. Post-2000, the heavy metal scene and indie music scene has witnessed an astonishing rise in woman-fronted bands. They have taken the world by storm with their infectious brand of music.
The intensity and passion women bring to music and performance is truly remarkable. All-female lineups from the '60s and '70s have been an inspiration for many present-day female bands. Women are choosing diverse musical paths, and one thing’s for sure: it’s only going to get better for women in the days ahead.
Here’s a list of the best all-girl rock bands from past and present, each with a signature sound and style. This list includes bands from various rock genres and its sub-genres. Feel free to have your say in the comments section.
Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, Janet Weiss, Laura Macfarlane, Toni Gogin, Misty Farrell, Katie Harkin
Char Vinnedge, Chris Vinnedge, Mary Gallagher, Faith Orem
Maria Kolokouri, Kinthia, Nicolas Maiis, Derketa
Christina Billotte, Myra Power, Marge Marshall, Rachel Carns
Rino, Marina Bozzio, Yoshi, Rami, Aruto, 髏姫-Ruki-, 風-kaze-
Donita Sparks, Jennifer Finch, Demetra Plakas, Suzi Gardner, Gail Greenwood, Janis Tanaka, Roy Koutsky
Mutsumi Fukuhara, Shinobu Kawai, Matsudaaahh!! , Keiko
Mari Halonen, Katariina "Kata" Haapalainen, Kristiina "Risu" Haapalainen
Shelby Cobra — Lead vocals Shae Padilla — Lead guitar Katie Cecil - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals Sophia Melon — Bass guitar, backing vocals Kate Cabebe — Drums
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The sheer intensity and insane passion rock music brings is unknowable unless experienced. While women in music have been outnumbered by their male counterparts in the past, in recent decades, the rise of women in the music industry has been phenomenal.
In present times, the number of all-female rock bands that have emerged on the scene is astounding. All-girl bands in various genres of music are on an upward climb, and the rock scene is at a whole new level. All-female lineups have silenced critics with their fiery brand of music and their theatrical live performances. It has never been easy for women to establish a firm foothold in the male-dominated music industry; however, the dedication, passion, and devotion of women that have chased their dreams have rightfully earned them accolades in the realms of rock music.
Kat Bjelland, Courtney Love, Lori Barbero
Maria Andersson, Josephine Forsman, Johanna Asplund, Jennie Asplund
Denise Kaufman, Diane Vitalich, Mary Ellen Simpson
Emla Palmer - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2006–present) Lisa Blatchford - bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–present) Rosie O'Connell - drums (2006–present)
Lauren Barlow, Alyssa Barlow, Rebecca Barlow
Janet Gardner, Roxy Petrucci, Share Ross, Britt Lightning
Melanie Vammen Kim Shattuck Karen Blankfeld Hillary Burton
Mary Timony Christina Billotte Nikki Chapman Melisa Berkoff
Suzi Quatro Patti Quatro Nancy Ball Mary Lou Ball
Klaudia Schiff, Marlene Marder, Astrid Spirit
Naoko Yamano, Michie Nakatani, Atsuko Yamano
Katy Goodman, Fiona Campbell, Cassie Ramone, Frankie Rose, Ali Koehler
Louise Lee Outlaw, Taffy Davis, Terri Wahl
Kim McAuliffe, Denise Dufort, Enid Williams
Katty Besnard - vocals, guitar (2006–present) Louise Basilien - bass (2006–present) Anaïs Vandevyvere - drums, backing vocals (2008–present)
Jill Cunniff, Kate Schellenbach, Gabby Glaser, Vivian Trimble
Holly Golightly, Kyra LaRubia, Ludella Black and "Bongo" Debbie Green
Caroline Azar, Beverly Breckenridge,
Michelle Gonzales Adrienne Droogas Karin Gembus Paula Dominique Davison
The '60s was the decade where it all began. Women from diverse backgrounds came together as a musical entity and blew away stereotypes. Thought-provoking lyrics pertaining to social issues and freedom marked a strong presence among female rock bands.
Several all-female bands sent a strong message through their songs at concerts in the '60s and '70s. A movement had begun, and this musical movement paved the way for women in different music genres. Women rock bands from the '60s and '70s have influenced a new generation, and since then there has been no stopping them.
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Michelle Meldrum, Linda McDonald, Gigi Hangach, Nicole Couch, Kim Nielsen-Parsons, Courtney Cox
Tina Lucchesi and Dannielle Pimm, Elka Zolot
Greer Skinner Annette Harada Angela Blackshaw Naomi "Batti" Battah Gregory Boulting
Gina Birch, Ana da Silva, Palmolive, Vicky Aspinall
Belinda-Lee Reid, Micaela Slayford, Jaclyn Pearson, Jessica Bennett
Susanna Hoffs Debbi Peterson Vicki Peterson Annette Zilinskas
Belinda Carlisle, Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey
Rachel May, Kim Essiambre, and Angie Manly
Z Berg, Tennessee Thomas (drums), Laena Geronimo (bass), and Annie Monroe (organ)
Helen Wiggin, Austin Wiggin Jr., Betty Wiggin , Dorothy Wiggin, Rachel Wiggin, Robert Wiggin
Damian Child Anne McCue Sherry Valier (aka Sherry Rich) Ritchie Hine Sue World Janene Abbott
Jamie Benson, Beverley Fullen, Lisa Lister, Tasha Baylis, Sarah Davies
Abisha Uhl, Jessie Farmer, Katie Murphy, Jessica Forsythe, Jamie Holm, Brooke Svanes, Alexa Wolfe
Bea Lao, Alex Montemayor, Audry Dionisio, Caren Mangaran, Nicole Laurel Asensio
Wally Roker, James "Shep" Sheppard, Albert Crump
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While major concerts in the '60s and '70s were dominated by the presence of alpha males in rock bands, the underground music movement helped women in different music genres emerge with a strong fan-following. A number of all-female rock bands started gaining a cult following in the underground music movement.
From rock, punk, soul, and R&B to hard rock and metal, the all-female music movement had begun spreading its roots in major music genres. A number of female bands talked about social issues and female issues through their music.
Janet Wygal, Tricia Wygal, Cindy Brolsma, Delissa Santos, Jennifer Richardson
Cathy Henderson Kristen Henderson Jen Zielenbach Dena Tauriello
Jessicka, Scott Putesky, Chris Vrenna, Robin Moulder, Clint Walsh, Helen Storer, Michelle Inhell, Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha
Pleasant Gehman Boom Boom Lafoon Rosie Flores Laura Bandit
Rena Lovelis Nia Lovelis Casey Moreta Iain Shipp
Veronica Ortuño, Stephanie Chan, Erin Budd
Helen Hooke, Pamela Robin Brandt, Florence Ballard, Anne Bowen, Beverly Rodgers, Gretchen Pfeifer
Johanna Salomaa, Sirkku, Heini, Laura, Jenny
Catriona Sturton, Lynette Gillis, Carla Gillis, Amanda Braden, Nina Martin
Sophie Kasakove, Isadora Schappell-Spillman, Lucio Westmoreland, Lulu Prat, Jena, Jena Gilbert-Merrill, Sohpie
Jody Turner, Julie Turner, Julia Longman, Becky Axten
Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, Billy Karren
Vivian Slaughter, Mika Penetrator, Risa Reaper
Mia Coldheart Klara Force Ida Evileye Nicki Wicked
Sara Quin, Tegan Quin, Brendan Buckley, Gabrial McNair
Carol MacDonald, Ginger Bianco, Suzi Ghezzi, Stella Bass, Nydia "Liberty" Mata, Lauren Draper, Lolly Bienenfield, Jeanie Fineberg, Margo Lewis, Faith Fusillo, Vivian Stoll, Barbara Cobb, Laurie Frink, Lynx Quicksilver
Kerri Kenney-Silver Jody Seifert Nina Hellman
Holly Ross, Brigit Colton, Rachel Parsons, Claire Windsor
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Jill Richmond, Claudine Troise, Deborah Schwartz, Stephanie Seymour
Eriko Hashimoto, Akiko Fukuoka, Kumiko Takahashi, Ishida Elina, Sone Kayo, Yumi Nakamura
Anjali Bhatia, Ella Guru, Stefania Lucchesini, Rajni Bhatia, Anjula Bhasker, Mary Deigan
Mindy Dalton Judi Griffith Lana Napier Pame Stephens Jean Williams
Sachiho Kojima (bass) Sayoko Takahashi (vocals) Ako Ozawa (drums) Fukie Ishihara (guitar 1983-90) Naomi Motomura (guitar 1991-96)
Lenna Kuurmaa Katrin Siska Piret Järvis
Amy Gore Marlene Hammerle Lianna Castillo Alicia Warrington
Donna Dresch, Kaia Wilson, Jody Bleyle, Melissa York, Marci Martinez, Scott Plouf
Donna Dresch, Kaia Wilson, Jody Bleyle, Melissa York, Marci Martinez, Scott Plouf
Rucsandra Iliescu Anamaria Nanu Diana Ganea Gela Marinescu Cristina Marinescu
Maria Sjoholm, Martina Axén, Flavia Canel, Anna Kjellberg
Carrie Brownstein Mary Timony Janet Weiss Rebecca Cole
Valerie Gell, Pamela Birch, Mary McGlory
Emily Kokal Theresa Wayman Jenny Lee Lindberg Stella Mozgawa
Atheist Rap, La Strada, Muzika Poludelih, Obojeni Program, Veliki Prezir
Camille Berthomier, Gemma Thompson, Ayse Hassan, Fay Milton
Amanda E Rootes Bridgette Jones Helen Storer Angie Adams Pandora Ormsby-Gore
Although only a few all-female rock bands managed to strike major record deals with recording companies, a number of bands promoted their music independently at local gigs and concerts. As girl power reached dizzying heights through the '70s, suddenly the number of all-female bands faded to oblivion in the '80s, with only a few making a major breakthrough with audiences.
However, the punk scene in the '80s helped many female bands pave the path to success. Through the '80s and '90s, a significant number of all-female bands emerged in the realms of mainstream rock, pop, and R&B, with many enjoying chart-topping success.
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Answer: After leaving Fanny, Nickey Barclay released a solo album 'Diamond in a Junkyard.' She also wrote a song (Solid Gold) and played keyboards for Keith Moon on his 1976 album 'Two Sides of the Moon.' After Moving to the UK, she formed the Nickey Barclay Band in the 1980s with musicians Dave Ball, Wilgar Campbell, and Lou Martin. The band performed at venues in London.
roncatt@live.com on March 02, 2020:
Saw/heard a band of women who ROCKED on Little Steven's Garage Rock. Can't remember their name, dammit! i wanna hear them some more. Any suggestions?
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Because Girl Group Week is by no means limited to pop groups, here are 20 all-female bands that you need to know right now.
“Girls invented punk rock, not England,” reads one of Sonic Youth co-leader Kim Gordon’s famous feminist shirts . While Gordon wasn’t in an all-female act herself, she knew the importance of them: bands made up entirely of women may feel like a rarity now, but more pop up every day and others are still going after all these years.
Because Girl Group Week is by no means limited to pop groups, here are 20 all-female bands that you need to know right now:
The worst thing that can happen to a band is for the members to fail to find a rhythm, losing the race before leaving the gate. Girlpool are the polar opposite of this: the Philly-via-Los Angeles duo is made up of two best friends, bassist Harmony Tividad and guitarist Cleo Tucker. Together, they craft heartbreakingly honest tunes that recall the candidness of early Liz Phair.
Another dream duo! Honeyblood is a Scottish indiepop-punk hybrid steered by guitarist Stina Tweeddale and drummer Shona McVicar. Their distorted sound carries like a Best Coast jam without the sweet, California sentiment. In the single “Super Rat,” Tweeddale sings, “I will hate you forever / Scumbag sleaze / Slime-bag beast / You really do disgust me,” about a unnamed partner who wronged a friend. These girls are out for blood.
Ex Hex is the brainchild of frontwoman Mary Timony, of Helium and Wild Flag fame; the latter can be considered a supergroup, and a lot of their power is driven by Timony. In Ex Hex, she’s in control, powering through complicated solos that would silence even the most adamant misogynist.
There’s something in the water in Philadelphia: Amanda X are leaders in their scene, writing songs that marry a certain post-punk thrash with power pop harmonies. The ladies of the trio are fresh off the road with the legendary Scottish band the Vaselines and navigating an upward trajectory.
Brighton, England cassette label Tuff Enuff Records is dedicated to releasing material by queer, riot grrrl and DIY acts, making their tapes diverse and progressive — which is what punk is all about, right? Frau, a vicious group from London, are one of their stars. There’s a pretty powerful political element to all of what they do, and also a certain massiveness; if you’re a Bikini Kill fan, dive into this group ASAP.
Sleater-Kinney existed from 1994 to 2006 and reuniting last year at a time when their decisive feminism is necessary. Not only are they one of the most important all-female bands of the last two decades, they are one of the most important rock bands of all time, validating ideas that the personal is political is power.
The glory days of massive tom thwacks and talkative garage riffs are back, and have been embraced by Atlanta trio the Coathangers. These ladies don’t rely on their harmonies as much as they contort them into heavy rock spaces, in songs with titles like “Adderall” and “Shut the Fuck Up.”
When’s the last time one of your favorite bands went to prison in the name of their country? Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot have since located to the United States, releasing tracks applicable to the current American political situation. Last month, it was in the form of “I Can’t Breathe,” dedicated to Eric Garner.
Every once in a while an actor will try their hand at music; tt’s not always the best result, but actress/model Rachel Trachtenburg has proven herself worthy as the drummer of Prettiots. Tracks like “Boys (I Dated In Highschool)” are witty and fun, an adorable blend of music made for girls by girls.
Sharkmuffin are one of the more popular garage punk bands in the Brooklyn music scene, and essential listening for fans of Screaming Females. There’s a certain ’90s feel to the music they make, driven by demanding but never desperate hollers.
Like Sharkmuffin, Advaeta is another all-female act making the rounds in New York City; unlike Sharkmuffin, their sound is distorted and romantic, noisy riffage that manages to weave itself into blanket sounds. They also play with harmony in a way that feels girl group-y in a very rock and roll way, the final result being a relaxing shoegaze soundscape.
London’s Skinny Girl Diet knew what they were doing when they chose a moniker that, on the surface, could be read as sexist: they were taking it back. By naming themselves afte
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