Description
This book celebrates 50 fierce female rockers from the 1950s to today, covering multiple genres and including iconic musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Patti Smith. Written by award-winning radio personality Meredith Ochs, the book delves into the dramatic stories behind these women's journeys to success and their enduring impact on the music scene. With over 100 photographs, this fully illustrated tribute showcases the talent and influence of these female rock icons.
Celebrate the women who rock, with this fully illustrated tribute to 50 iconic female musicians and bands. Award-winning radio personality Meredith Ochs takes an insightful look at 50 rock icons who indelibly shook up the music scene, whether solo or in a band. Profiling women from the 1950s to today, and from multiple genres, Ochs tells the dramatic stories behind their journeys to success, their music, and their enduring impact. More than 100 photographs make this a rich volume, and the idols include Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Heart, Chrissie Hynde, Patti Smith, Joan Jett and the Runaways, the Go-Gos, Karen O, Sleater-Kinney, Grace Potter, and more.