100 Greatest Female Rockers
100 Greatest Female Rock Musicians
This is a salute to the women who have paved new avenues in the realms of rock. Dwell in an epic list of the greatest female rockers.
The contribution of women in various music genres has been immense.In rock circles women have contributed significantly to define ‘pathbreaking’.Since rock music came into prominence, women have made jaws drop with their talent.Female vocalists, female guitarists, female drummers, and female keyboardists may not have garnered the spotlight like their male counterparts, however, no one can deny the fact that women have opened new avenues in rock music.Since the early beginnings of rock music, women have explored new musical paths thereby creating influx of soundscapes that have helped shape new music genres.
The female rock movement came alive in the 60s and has gotten bigger in every decade.The term ‘rocker’ often associated with men and women passionate about music… encompasses the sheer passion towards rock music.
Among the many female rock singers and female rock guitarists only few have been able to achieve the desired success.While many female rockers have garnered a cult following in far corners of the world, only few have been able to achieve considerable mainstream success.It’s kind of baffling… many rock musicians have earned recognition for their contribution after their death.Opinions may differ… however, in my opinion an award for contribution in music should be awarded to a musician when he/she is alive and not dead.
Many female rock musicians have embarked on solo careers after being in bands.While many female rock musicians have had considerable success being in bands, only few have managed to make an impact with their solo careers.Female rockers have kept reinventing themselves and it’s remarkable to see female rockers of the 60s and 70s yet perform live shows in the 2000s.It’s this love for rock music that has inspired young women to seek new musical journeys.Women in rock will continue to influence and inspire future generations of young girls.
While many lists about female musicians have seen the light in the past, the list below is a showcase and celebration of women in rock and is not aimed at ranking female rockers.If you are passionate about music you will have an opinion… Feel free to voice your opinion.
100 Greatest Female Rockers
- Grace Slick
- Janis Joplin
- Stevie Nicks
- Joan Jett
- Patti Smith
- Chrissie Hynde
- Pat Benatar
- Debbie Harry
- Ann Wilson
- Michelle Phillips
- Cass Elliot
- Tina Turner
- Joni Mitchell
- Linda Ronstadt
- Natalie Merchant
- Cyndi Lauper
- Nancy Wilson
- Cher
- Haley Williams
- Shirley Manson
- PJ Harvey
- Pink
- Liz Phair
- Avril Lavigne
- Cindy Wilson
- Lita Ford
- Carly Simon
- Marianne Faithful
- Sheryl Crow
- Karen O
- Alanis Morisette
- Suzi Quatro
- Christine McVie
- Amy Winehouse
- Tina Weymouth
- Suzanne Vega
- Carole King
- Bjork
- Kate Bush
- Amy Lee
- KT Tunstall
- Tori Amos
- Annie Lennox
- Courtney Love
- Karen Carpenter
- Amy Lee
- Kim Gordon
- Siouxsie Sioux
- Gwen Stefani
- Doro Pesch
- Emmylou Harris
- Bonnie Raitt
- Tarja Turunen
- Orianthi
- Aimee Mann
- Kate Pierson
- Brody Dalle
- Cherie Currie
- Alannah Myles
- Rickie Lee Jones
- Kristin Hersh
- Lizzy Hale
- Melissa Etheridge
- Belinda Carlisle
- Tracy Chapman
- Bonnie Tyler
- Kim Carnes
- Fiona Apple
- Alison Mosshart
- Sarah McLachlan
- Lisa Loeb
- Florence Welch
- Anneke van Giersbergen
- Simone Simmons
- Ani DeFranco
- Kelly Johnson
- Carrie Brownstein
- Lacey Sturm
- Exene Cervenka
- Anette Olzon
- Dolores O’Riordan
- Sharon en Adel
- Wendy O.Williams
- Lydia Lunch
- Kathleen Hanna
- Liv Kristine
- Kim Deal
- Taylor Momsen
- Linda Perry
- Sinead O Connor
- Jennifer Batten
- Susanna Hoffs
- Cristina Scabbia
- Lucinda Williams
- Maria Brink
- Floor Jansen
- Sandy West
- Johnette Napolitano
- Marie Fredriksson
- Tanya Donelly