NationStates Jolt Archive

There are so many women singers that I adore out there, such as Amy Lee of Evanescence, and even classics such as Pat Benatar (I'm 19, but I love the 80's). I love Avril Lavigne as well, but most don't consider her rock.

There are a lot of people out there who don't believe that women can truly sing 'rock' music, so I wanna get everyone elses' opinions.

Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Grace Slick, Pat Benatar, Kim Gordon....

Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Grace Slick, Pat Benatar, Kim Gordon....

All amazing choices. :p

Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Ann Wilson, Sheryl Crow

Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Ann Wilson, Sheryl Crow

I wouldn't expect anyone else to get here first and mention Stevie Nicks. :)
You rock Sarzonia, hardcore.

Well, I couldn't disappoint, could I? ;)

Thanks... you do too! :D

Oh, and before I forget :fluffle:

Well, you've already mentioned our beloved Amy Lee, so I've got nothin.

Well, you've already mentioned our beloved Amy Lee, so I've got nothin.


In my opinion, she is definitely one of the few people who can pull off the opera-like voice, mixed with the 'goth-like' rock music. Lacuna Coil also deserves an honorable mention.

Anneke Van Giersbergen from The Gathering, and Heather Findlay from Mostly Autumn

I like Stevie Nicks, Chrissy Hynde, Fiona Apple, Jasmine Rodgers, Poe... I could think of more, had I the gumption.

Madddonnnnnaaaaa!

Shirley Manson from Garbage, I have to say.

No votes for Tori?

In my opinion, she is definitely one of the few people who can pull off the opera-like voice, mixed with the 'goth-like' rock music. Lacuna Coil also deserves an honorable mention.

Cristina Scabbia.

I'm not good with names...

Stevie Nicks
Everyone in Heart
The singer from 10000 Maniacs
There are many more that come to mind but I can't for the life of me remember what thier names are...

It's amazing that I can even remember all my passwords without tatooing them onto myself... lol

PJ Harvey, Ani Difranco (well, she's folk, but still kicks ass), Janis Joplin, Beth Gibbons (portishead), Janis Ian...

also, the girl who does the little bits in cradle of filth songs... i find it a nice contrast to the rest of their music.

Shirley Manson from Garbage, I have to say.


Garbage is one of my all-time favorite bands. I can't believe I forgot to mention them in my first post....

*goes and cries in the corner*

Natalie Merchant.

PJ Harvey, Ani Difranco (well, she's folk, but still kicks ass), Janis Joplin, Beth Gibbons (portishead), Janis Ian...

also, the girl who does the little bits in cradle of filth songs... i find it a nice contrast to the rest of their music.


My brother listens to Cradle of Filth (unfortunately), but when I heard that girl start singing, I was shocked. She has a great voice.


OH! And the lead singer of One True Thing, Melanie Wills. I doubt anyone in America has heard of them. I believe it is a British Band, if not, someone correct me. Only reason I say that is because the cd isnt available here, and my friend in the military mailed it to me from Britain.

Tarja Turunmen-Nightwish
Cristina Scabbia-Lacuna Coil

I know I didn't get the Nightwish chick's last name right.

Cristina Scabbia.


Yes, thats it. Thanks :p Definitely a great singer.

Shirley Manson from Garbage, I have to say.
I second that

Adding Gwen Stifani (sp)


Morgan Lee Lander from kittie

Amy Lee, of course. I love her. And the singer from Otep (I don't know her name) is incredible. And moving to ska, I love the singer from Save Ferris too. And moving more toward punk/pop, my absolute favorite, Gwen Stefani. SHe's my #1 favorite celebrity. Totally hot, amazing voice, great personality from everything I've seen, and one hell of a sense of style.

Edit: You beat me to Gwen!!! :mad:

Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Sarah McLaughlin

Amy Lee, of course. I love her. And the singer from Otep (I don't know her name) is incredible. And moving to ska, I love the singer from Save Ferris too. And moving more toward punk/pop, my absolute favorite, Gwen Stefani. SHe's my #1 favorite celebrity. Totally hot, amazing voice, great personality from everything I've seen, and one hell of a sense of style.

Edit: You beat me to Gwen!!! :mad:
;) lol

I'm not good with names...

Stevie Nicks
Everyone in Heart Ann and Nancy Wilson
The singer from 10000 Maniacs Natalie Merchant
There are many more that come to mind but I can't for the life of me remember what thier names are...

It's amazing that I can even remember all my passwords without tatooing them onto myself... lol
They're not exactly rock, but I'll add Koko Taylor, Melissa Etheridge, Aretha, and if there's a prettier voice out there than Alison Krauss, I'll eat my hat.

Neko Case

They're not exactly rock, but I'll add Koko Taylor, Melissa Etheridge, Aretha, and if there's a prettier voice out there than Alison Krauss, I'll eat my hat.Melissa Etheridge is rock IMO.

Aretha has an awesome set of pipes. She's one of the greatest singers period.

Alison Krauss does have a great voice.

The female vocalist of Arcade Fire, Rilo Kiley, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (all seperate women), oh and also On! Air! Library!

Diana Krall
Dianna Washington
Phebe Snow
Sarah Vaughn
Billy Holiday
Janis Joplin

Diana Krall
Dianna Washington
Phebe Snow
Sarah Vaughn
Billy Holiday
Janis Joplin

OOPS! I didn't read the rock part until too late.

Oh well, they are my favorite singers, though.

shiralee from chalice(au) who use to be in a region with me, before everyone but me died of inactivity.

Ayumi Hamasaki :D

hmm, assuming we can indeed list solo artists, and Ive included some non-rock artists just because I think in a vocalist thread they need to be stated!!...

in no particular order:

Susan Tedeschi
Gwen Stefani
Tori Amos
Stevie Nicks
Monique Powell
Etta James
Lee Ann Womack
Lauryn Hill
Sheryl Crow
Freddie Mercury (well, he was a queen! had to put that in for laughs, he does rule though)
and of course, I couldnt live with myself if I didn't mention Edith Piaf -what a voice!!

just some great voices off the top of my head, rock or not. :)

Tarja, from Nightwish.

If you disagree, you're simply incorrect.

Tarja Turunmen-Nightwish
Cristina Scabbia-Lacuna Coil

I know I didn't get the Nightwish chick's last name right.

You're great.

P.S. it's Turunen by the way.

Annie Danielewski!!!

Katherine Blake (of Miranda Sex Garden)

others:
Jessicka Fodera, Tina Root, Kate Bush (does she count as rock?), Tori Amos

Ronnie Spector didn't get a mention, but I'd throw her in. Did anyone mention Grace Slick?

I'd also add Dionne Farris. Her work after she left Arrested Development is rock. That and it rocks. :)


Ge-Ren

Sal,

From Artificial Joy Club. Too bad they broke up... :(

Ronnie Spector didn't get a mention, but I'd throw her in. Did anyone mention Grace Slick?Sdaeriji did.

There are so many women singers that I adore out there, such as Amy Lee of Evanescence, and even classics such as Pat Benatar (I'm 19, but I love the 80's).
I think that the best is Anneke van Geirsbergen, who is the singer in The Gathering. If you like Evanescence, check out Lacuna Coil. They're like Evanecence, but better and more original.

The female vocalist of Arcade Fire, Rilo Kiley, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (all seperate women), oh and also On! Air! Library!


The Yeah Yeah Yeah's are amazing...

One more band, not sure if anyone has heard of 'em, but Auf Der Maur. The singer is one of the best singers I've every heard in my life.

I couldnt live with myself if I didn't mention Edith Piaf -what a voice!!


I heard her music in my French class, and I was amazed.... La Vie En Rose, I think that's the title, is a really good song. I'm in America too, so her work definitely isn't noticed... :(

I heard her music in my French class, and I was amazed.... La Vie En Rose, I think that's the title, is a really good song. I'm in America too, so her work definitely isn't noticed... :(
Yeah, her voice is amazing, Susan Tedeschi too, but shes a blues/rock singer.

Really good power vocals though, Im surprised no one else has mentioned her, since she even fits in to the rock category. :confused:

The chick from Walls of Jericho (hardcorepunk).

Yeah, her voice is amazing, Susan Tedeschi too, but shes a blues/rock singer.

Really good power vocals though, Im surprised no one else has mentioned her, since she even fits in to the rock category. :confused:


you beat me to it. she's amazing. she can go from gritty to beautiful in a matter of seconds. i'd give my right arm to sing like that.

The chick from Walls of Jericho (hardcorepunk).

Is it the screamo kind of hardcore punk?

Is it the screamo kind of hardcore punk?
screamo?
Not sure what you mean, but I think so.

you beat me to it. she's amazing. she can go from gritty to beautiful in a matter of seconds. i'd give my right arm to sing like that.

Im so surprised that she hasnt made it bigger, she has so much talent!!

Youre one of the first people that even knows who she is I think, so I congratulate your excellent taste. :)

screamo?
Not sure what you mean, but I think so.

Lots of screaming, but very emotional lyrics.

Lots of screaming, but very emotional lyrics.
you mean EMO?

you mean EMO?


Yes, but its coined differently around here. Screamo is the new term :p .

Yes, but its coined differently around here. Screamo is the new term :p .
:D

Okay. Lots of screaming. Not sure about the lyrics being overly dramatic. But if you talk to a fan and ask if it's emo, you'll get in a fight.

:D

Okay. Lots of screaming. Not sure about the lyrics being overly dramatic. But if you talk to a fan and ask if it's emo, you'll get in a fight.

Sweet. I'll remember that, hehe. Thanks for the pointers. I'll definitely have to download some of their stuff. I love emo/screamo.

There are so many women singers that I adore out there, such as Amy Lee of Evanescence, and even classics such as Pat Benatar (I'm 19, but I love the 80's). I love Avril Lavigne as well, but most don't consider her rock.

There are a lot of people out there who don't believe that women can truly sing 'rock' music, so I wanna get everyone elses' opinions.


Best Female Rock Singer? That's Easy, Ann Wilson from "HEART" :D

I'd have to say Joan Jet and Lita Ford, though Anne Wilson deserves honorable mention...

Best Female Rock Singer? That's Easy, Ann Wilson from "HEART" :D
She's great