SEVEN GREATEST WOMEN

of classic rock

Who are the most remarkable women of classic rock? What defines them? Was it an unforgettable voice with rich tones and a steady vibrato? Did they tell the best story? So many have influenced the genre since its early emergence in the late 1940s. Get your headphones out and let's honor a mere seven of the greatest women of classic rock!

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

About the Artist: Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and later grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Her roots in music began with her family, touring in her father’s revival show. Ms. Franklin released 38 studio albums and six live albums throughout her career. Her powerful range crossed R&B, soul, dance, and electronic. People around the world mourned her loss in 2018.

Carole King

Carole King

About the Artist: Carole King, an excellent songwriter, started in 1958 on staff at the famous Brill Building.  Not only can she write, but she has her lyrical style. Combining this with fierce keyboard skills (since the age of four), Ms. King is the whole package for great women in classic rock.

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

About the Artist: When considering women of classic rock, Janis Joplin’s powerful mezzo-soprano vocals filled arenas. Janis lived a tumultuous life of drugs, alcohol, and music until her untimely death at age 27. Her music, like her life, was psychedelic. Many have called Janis Joplin the first queen of rock “n” roll. She laid the foundation for women of classic rock with her edgy, electric stage presence.

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