With early songs “Just A Girl” and “Spiderwebs,” from their breakthrough record Tragic Kingdom, Stefani proved she wasn’t going to play by the rules and quickly became one of the best female rock singers of the decade. 24: Gwen Stefani (No Doubt)īefore Gwen Stefani branched out into pop stardom, she was known as the alluring lead singer of early 90s ska and punk-rock band No Doubt. As lead singer of The Bags, she has used her platform to bring representation center-stage, sending messages to survivors of abuse and addressing the detainment of immigrants. 25: Alice Bag (The Bags)Īs one of the only Latina musicians from the first wave of 70s LA punk, Alice Bag became an icon and an inspiration. It doesn’t get any more rock’n’roll than that. In her career with the pioneering all-female group L7, she’s always defied expectations both inside and outside of music. In 1992, L7’s Donita Sparks threw her bloody tampon at festival-goers after they berated the band onstage. When not touring with The B-52s, Pierson has also fostered a stellar solo career, earning her a place among the best female rock singers. Alongside her vocal prowess, the singer-songwriter’s campy image and charming persona has made her one of rock’s beloved cult icons. 27: Kate Pierson (The B-52s)Īs one of the founding members of The B-52s, Kate Pierson’s infectious pop-rock vocals made party tracks such as “Love Shack” and “Roam” what they are today. But her rebellious spirit and deep connection with her fans has never waned. Now five albums deep into her 15-year career, Williams has grown up and become more eclectic in her tastes with the group’s 2017 release, After Laughter, bringing 80s synth-pop into the mix. In the male-dominated pop-punk scene, Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams felt like she was starting a revolution with her music and attitude, inspiring other girls and women to play in bands.
Her 2019 album, Remind Me Tomorrow, which was released earlier this year, proves she’s more than arrived on the rock scene.Ĭlick to load video 28: Hayley Williams (Paramore)
She has since grown as a musician, moving into scoring and blending cinematic elements with rock music. Stunning listeners with her emotional candor, Van Etten sang songs about abusive relationships, love and self-discovery.
Sharon Van Etten didn’t get widespread recognition until her third studio album, Tramp, landed in 2012, but when she did, she had the kind of viral success most singer-songwriters are rarely afforded. While you’re reading, listen to our Female Rockers playlist here. From Debbie Harry to Karen O, Stevie Nicks to PJ Harvey, see how these musicians’ vocals, songwriting and values have made them stand out in the music industry. While countless women have shaped the history of music, here we’ve highlighted 30 of the best female rock singers. Women have long dominated the rock scene, whether they’ve been properly acknowledged for their achievements or not.
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