Strider Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 44 minutes ago, Walter said: ^ No Lita Ford? She and Joan Jett always come to mind when I consider women rock singers. Ann Wilson would be my favorite as others have said. Strider, your list definitely is comprehensive! Nothing against Lita...I just preferred Joan's vocals to Lita and Cheri and I tried to limit my picks to one vocalist per band. That's why I chose Corin Tucker over Carrie Brownstein from Sleater-Kinney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgeholder Still Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Rock music, by definition, should at some point, rock. It's one of those things which continually has its definition watered down by those who can't hang but want to. Margo Timmins? Wow. As far as female rock vocalists who actually rock, Janis and Wendy O. Williams lead the way along with the likes of Patti Smith, Joan Jett, Kathleen Hanna, L7, The Beeders, Exene, Shonen Knife, Polly Styrene, Mia Zapata... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BledZabbath Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 13 hours ago, Strider said: Nothing against Lita...I just preferred Joan's vocals to Lita and Cheri and I tried to limit my picks to one vocalist per band. That's why I chose Corin Tucker over Carrie Brownstein from Sleater-Kinney. Never liked Lita myself. Now Joan Jett I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) 22 hours ago, Badgeholder Still said: Rock music, by definition, should at some point, rock. It's one of those things which continually has its definition watered down by those who can't hang but want to. Margo Timmins? Wow. As far as female rock vocalists who actually rock, Janis and Wendy O. Williams lead the way along with the likes of Patti Smith, Joan Jett, Kathleen Hanna, L7, The Beeders, Exene, Shonen Knife, Polly Styrene, Mia Zapata... You have your list. I have mine. It ain't no hanging matter. Props for remembering Kathleen Hanna and Mia Zapata, who I forgot on my list. I also forgot the chick from Girlschool, whose name I cannot recall at present. Edited April 1, 2016 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BledZabbath Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 28 minutes ago, Strider said: You have your list. I have mine. It ain't no hanging matter. Props for remembering Kathleen Hanna and Mia Zapata, who I forgot on my list. I also forgot the chick from Girlschool, whose name I cannot recall at present. I like Girlschool and L7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reswati Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) I always liked this lady............. Edited April 1, 2016 by reswati Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 8 hours ago, BledZabbath said: I like Girlschool and L7. They kicked ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Debbi Blackwell-Cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) Linda Perry from 4 Non-Blonds has (had?) one of the strongest voices I have ever heard in rock, her performance on Morphine & Chocolate is stunning. Siouxsie Sioux is a no brainer, another unique and haunting voice. However, I have to reserve my #1 spot for Maria McKee. McKee started in country, moved to crossover & rock, now she does mostly folk & Americana. Just a top notch singer with a supreme instrument. Oh, and honorable mention goes out to Alison Krauss. Though not a rock vocalist per se she did sing with old Robert so she gets a nod through osmosis. When she & Robert played the Dodge Theatre in Phx for Raising Sand, she kept having to walk over to stage right during Trampled Rose to tell the sound guy to turn down the gain on her mike. Her voice was so strong that when she sang the non-lyrical parts (the ahhh, ahhhhhh sections), it was beyond the threshold of pain and people were covering their ears and wincing. Pretty impressive. Edited April 2, 2016 by IpMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 When I was a kid I would listen to her interviews on Chez 106 FM in Ottawa and her voice would drive me crazy, love her to bits and she is so so sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 On 4/2/2016 at 11:16 PM, Charles J. White said: Debbi Blackwell-Cook Seconded! I had the pleasure of listening to her soul-filled vocal range, for the first time, thanks to Delta Deep's amazing debut album! One of my favourite albums from 2015, for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Inger Lorre of The Nymphs.Very underrated 90s band. I'm actually friends with her on Facebook, she's pretty cool. She's doing a reunion show at the Viper Room May 27 with about 10 other bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Surprised no one has mentioned Joyce Baby Jean Kennedy of Mother's Finest. She's always made me weak when she sings Baby Love. Here she is in 1978... ...and still rocking in 2014! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 18 hours ago, Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 said: Seconded! I had the pleasure of listening to her soul-filled vocal range, for the first time, thanks to Delta Deep's amazing debut album! One of my favourite albums from 2015, for sure! Third and passed! She is one hell of a belter and that is one hell of an album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 10 hours ago, IpMan said: Third and passed! She is one hell of a belter and that is one hell of an album. Absolutely! And she just belts it out, in such a wonderful and sensible way, without being overbearing or annoying to listen to! After listening to a snippet of Bang The Lid, I knew that this lady's vocal abilities were something mighty special! The entire album is incredible, especially Burnt Sally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 7 hours ago, Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 said: Absolutely! And she just belts it out, in such a wonderful and sensible way, without being overbearing or annoying to listen to! After listening to a snippet of Bang The Lid, I knew that this lady's vocal abilities were something mighty special! The entire album is incredible, especially Burnt Sally! 17 hours ago, IpMan said: Third and passed! She is one hell of a belter and that is one hell of an album. Glad you both love it as well. It's has some really good slide guitar on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Annie Haslam of Renaissance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BledZabbath Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Ann Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL6 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Bon Jovi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazor Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 43 minutes ago, FL6 said: Bon Jovi. That's hilarious! I don't know about best, but one of my favorite female vocalists has long been Anneke van Giersbergen. That she sings so often with Devin Townsend these days is just a joy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Yes the Heart woman is right up there with Kate Bush. Alison Goldfrapp is similar to Kate Bush. Some would add Bjork to that. From now i would say Taylor Momsen, Amy Lee, Hayley Williams and Maria Brink are very talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 21 hours ago, BledZabbath said: Ann Wilson I agree, the rest don't make the cut, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengrass Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Nancy Wilson doesn't make the cut ? Between her and Anns harmonies , they both melt me . Nancys vocal abilities are equal to Anns imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BledZabbath Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) 17 hours ago, Wally Hood said: Nancy Wilson doesn't make the cut ? Between her and Anns harmonies , they both melt me . Nancys vocal abilities are equal to Anns imo Ann is the main singer, you can throw Nancy in there as well. Edited December 22, 2016 by BledZabbath Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Haven't really got a favourite, there's a few I have liked, Janis Joplin.... err.....Edee(?) Brickell...oh Stevie Nicks sometimes, Very few chick vocalists in my record collection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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