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Debbie Harry - Debbie Harry has been the lead singer of punk rock and new wave band Blondie since 1974. The band has many hits, such as 'Heart of Glass,' 'Call Me,' and 'Rapture.'
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Debbie Harry - The band continues in full swing, and Debbie Harry shows no signs of slowing down.
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Joan Jett - She is one of the most inspiring rock stars in history. She is the founder of the female band The Runaways (1975 to 1979). They recorded hits like 'Cherry Bomb,' 'Queens of Noise,' and 'Born to Be Bad.'
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Joan Jett - Also known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, the rocker is also one of the best guitarists in the world. She is the author of one of the greatest hits of all time, 'I Love Rock n Roll.'
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Gwen Stefani - Many people miss the rock phase of the singer who took the world by storm during her time in the band No Doubt. The group received their big break with their third album, 'Tragic Kingdom' (1995), which sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
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Gwen Stefani - The album includes hits like 'Spiderwebs,' 'Excuse Me Mr.,' 'Don't Speak,' and 'Just a Girl,' among others. Although her solo career is now more pop orientated, Stefani continues to perform her former band's powerful songs.
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Amy Lee - American Amy Lee is the vocalist of the alternative metal band Evanescence.
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Amy Lee - She became an idol in the genre because of her powerful voice, which was easily confused with a mezzo soprano despite being classified as a dramatic soprano.
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Patti Smith - The singer was not focused on her image and is instead known for her attitude, imposing voice, and strong, personal lyrics. Patti Smith is also a poet and writer.
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Patti Smith - Known as a punk poet, she brought a feminist and intellectual approach to punk rock and became one of the most influential women in the genre.
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Shirley Manson - Garbage's vocalist became a '90s alternative rock icon.
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Shirley Manson - The band reached its peak in the mid-90s with the albums 'Garbage' and 'Version 2.0.' They recorded hits like 'Only Happy When It Rains,' 'When I Grow Up,' and 'Stupid Girl.'
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Chrissie Hynde - The Pretenders were founded in 1978 by the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Chrissie Hynde. She became known for hits such as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'Back on the Chain Gang,' 'Middle of the Road,' and 'Don't Get Me Wrong.'
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Chrissie Hynde - The American singer still tours. She is the only remnant of the original band and continues its legacy. Her unique voice is still relevant in today's music scene.
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Courtney Love - Kurt Cobain's widow had a very turbulent life, marked by scandals and drug abuse, that ended up overshadowing her talent. Despite this, her band, Hole, became successful in 1998 with their album 'Celebrity Skin.'
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Courtney Love - The band released hit singles like 'Celebrity Skin' and 'Malibu.' Her aggressive fashion sense, known as 'kinderwhore,' featured her trademark cute dresses and red lipstick.
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Dolores O'Riordan - Dolores O'Riordan fronted the Irish band The Cranberries. The alternative rock band was founded in 1989 and was very successful. Four of their albums were featured in the top 20 albums of the Billboard 200, including 'Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?,' 'No Need to Argue,' 'To the Faithful Departed,' and 'Bury the Hatchet.'
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Dolores O'Riordan - Sadly, the singer behind hits like 'Linger,' 'Dreams,' and 'Zombie' passed away in 2018.
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Grace Slick - Grace Slick was one of the leaders of the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, founded in 1965. She also participated in later variations of the band, such as Jefferson Starship and Starship, and even had a solo career.
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Grace Slick - Today, the singer-songwriter is highly respected in the psychedelic rock scene. She was crucial for the dissemination of the music style in the media. She was immortalized in the 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Jefferson Airplane.
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Brody Dalle - The singer and guitarist is much more than the former wife of Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age) and mother of their three children.
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Brody Dalle - The Australian spent 24 years as the lead singer of the punk band The Distillers. She then moved on to the alternative rock band, Spinnerette, and started a solo career in 2012.
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Lita Ford - Also a former member of The Runaways, the guitarist became popular for her 'wild girl' persona. 'Out for Blood' marked the beginning of her solo career in 1983.
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Lita Ford - Lita Ford had some successful partnerships. In the '80s, she recorded the hit ballad 'Close My Eyes Forever,' featuring Ozzy Osbourne. The song was a huge success.
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Florence Welch - She has been the lead singer of Florence and the Machine since 2007. Florence Welch is one of the greatest female rock icons of our time in addition to a huge fashion trendsetter.
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Florence Welch
- The charismatic singer and her band have sold out shows worldwide. The hit 'Dog Days Are Over' has even become an anthem!
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Karen O - The South Korean-born American singer is the leader of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a band that revolutionized indie rock by giving it a punk rock twist and a touch of art rock. 'Mosquito,' 'Rockers to Swallow,' 'Zero' and 'Cheated Hearts' are some of their hits.
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Karen O - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' music is experimental and brings together a variety of concepts. The singer-songwriter is also known for her eccentric onstage look.
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PJ Harvey - She is considered one of the most important rock singers of her generation and one of the greatest rock icons of the '90s.
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PJ Harvey
- She is considered a legend in the indie rock scene. 'Dress,' 'Legs,' 'Down By the Water,' 'Good Fortune,' 'The Devil,' 'Black Hearted Love,' 'The Words That Maketh Murder' and 'On Battleship Hill' are just some of her many hits.
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Debbie Harry - Debbie Harry has been the lead singer of punk rock and new wave band Blondie since 1974. The band has many hits, such as 'Heart of Glass,' 'Call Me,' and 'Rapture.'
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Debbie Harry - The band continues in full swing, and Debbie Harry shows no signs of slowing down.
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Joan Jett - She is one of the most inspiring rock stars in history. She is the founder of the female band The Runaways (1975 to 1979). They recorded hits like 'Cherry Bomb,' 'Queens of Noise,' and 'Born to Be Bad.'
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Joan Jett - Also known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, the rocker is also one of the best guitarists in the world. She is the author of one of the greatest hits of all time, 'I Love Rock n Roll.'
© Getty Images
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Gwen Stefani - Many people miss the rock phase of the singer who took the world by storm during her time in the band No Doubt. The group received their big break with their third album, 'Tragic Kingdom' (1995), which sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
© Getty Images
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Gwen Stefani - The album includes hits like 'Spiderwebs,' 'Excuse Me Mr.,' 'Don't Speak,' and 'Just a Girl,' among others. Although her solo career is now more pop orientated, Stefani continues to perform her former band's powerful songs.
© Getty Images
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Amy Lee - American Amy Lee is the vocalist of the alternative metal band Evanescence.
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Amy Lee - She became an idol in the genre because of her powerful voice, which was easily confused with a mezzo soprano despite being classified as a dramatic soprano.
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Patti Smith - The singer was not focused on her image and is instead known for her attitude, imposing voice, and strong, personal lyrics. Patti Smith is also a poet and writer.
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Patti Smith - Known as a punk poet, she brought a feminist and intellectual approach to punk rock and became one of the most influential women in the genre.
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Shirley Manson - Garbage's vocalist became a '90s alternative rock icon.
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Shirley Manson - The band reached its peak in the mid-90s with the albums 'Garbage' and 'Version 2.0.' They recorded hits like 'Only Happy When It Rains,' 'When I Grow Up,' and 'Stupid Girl.'
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Chrissie Hynde - The Pretenders were founded in 1978 by the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Chrissie Hynde. She became known for hits such as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'Back on the Chain Gang,' 'Middle of the Road,' and 'Don't Get Me Wrong.'
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Chrissie Hynde - The American singer still tours. She is the only remnant of the original band and continues its legacy. Her unique voice is still relevant in today's music scene.
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Courtney Love - Kurt Cobain's widow had a very turbulent life, marked by scandals and drug abuse, that ended up overshadowing her talent. Despite this, her band, Hole, became successful in 1998 with their album 'Celebrity Skin.'
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Courtney Love - The band released hit singles like 'Celebrity Skin' and 'Malibu.' Her aggressive fashion sense, known as 'kinderwhore,' featured her trademark cute dresses and red lipstick.
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Dolores O'Riordan - Dolores O'Riordan fronted the Irish band The Cranberries. The alternative rock band was founded in 1989 and was very successful. Four of their albums were featured in the top 20 albums of the Billboard 200, including 'Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?,' 'No Need to Argue,' 'To the Faithful Departed,' and 'Bury the Hatchet.'
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Dolores O'Riordan - Sadly, the singer behind hits like 'Linger,' 'Dreams,' and 'Zombie' passed away in 2018.
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Grace Slick - Grace Slick was one of the leaders of the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, founded in 1965. She also participated in later variations of the band, such as Jefferson Starship and Starship, and even had a solo career.
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Grace Slick - Today, the singer-songwriter is highly respected in the psychedelic rock scene. She was crucial for the dissemination of the music style in the media. She was immortalized in the 1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Jefferson Airplane.
© Getty Images
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Brody Dalle - The singer and guitarist is much more than the former wife of Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age) and mother of their three children.
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Brody Dalle - The Australian spent 24 years as the lead singer of the punk band The Distillers. She then moved on to the alternative rock band, Spinnerette, and started a solo career in 2012.
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Lita Ford - Also a former member of The Runaways, the guitarist became popular for her 'wild girl' persona. 'Out for Blood' marked the beginning of her solo career in 1983.
© Getty Images
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Lita Ford - Lita Ford had some successful partnerships. In the '80s, she recorded the hit ballad 'Close My Eyes Forever,' featuring Ozzy Osbourne. The song was a huge success.
© Getty Images
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Florence Welch - She has been the lead singer of Florence and the Machine since 2007. Florence Welch is one of the greatest female rock icons of our time in addition to a huge fashion trendsetter.
© Getty Images
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Florence Welch
- The charismatic singer and her band have sold out shows worldwide. The hit 'Dog Days Are Over' has even become an anthem!
© Getty Images
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Karen O - The South Korean-born American singer is the leader of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a band that revolutionized indie rock by giving it a punk rock twist and a touch of art rock. 'Mosquito,' 'Rockers to Swallow,' 'Zero' and 'Cheated Hearts' are some of their hits.
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Karen O - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' music is experimental and brings together a variety of concepts. The singer-songwriter is also known for her eccentric onstage look.
© Getty Images
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PJ Harvey - She is considered one of the most important rock singers of her generation and one of the greatest rock icons of the '90s.
© Getty Images
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PJ Harvey
- She is considered a legend in the indie rock scene. 'Dress,' 'Legs,' 'Down By the Water,' 'Good Fortune,' 'The Devil,' 'Black Hearted Love,' 'The Words That Maketh Murder' and 'On Battleship Hill' are just some of her many hits.
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Female rock stars who shaped the history of rock 'n' roll
Fleetwood Mac legend Christine McVie passes away at age 79
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The music industry is mourning the loss of rock icon Christine McVie, a key member of the legendary Fleetwood Mac. The British star was responsible for writing some of the band's most beloved songs, including 'Little Lies,' 'Everywhere,' and 'Don't Stop.' She was one of the founding members of the group in the 1970s and was married to its bassist, John McVie. When Christine and John broke up, along with the band's other couple, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, their most popular album 'Rumours' was written. Inspired by the emotional turmoil they were all experiencing, it became one of the best-selling albums of all time. McVie stayed with the band for 28 years before retiring in 1998, citing a fear of flying as the reason for leaving. However, she made a comeback in 2014 to perform with them again, and joined them on their 2018-2019 tour, 'An Evening with Fleetwood Mac.'
On November 30, a statement was released by McVie's family to share the sad and sudden news that she had passed away: "It is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness. She was in the company of her family."
Tributes poured in from her fans, fellow musicians, and bandmates. Stevie Nicks posted a photo of a handwritten message on Twitter, expressing her shock and devastation at the news. "A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975 had passed away," she wrote, going on to say that one particular song had been floating around her head since learning of her friend's grave illness just a few days earlier. The song was 'Hallelujah' by Haims, which features the lines, "I had a best friend but she has come to pass. One I wish I could see now. You always remind me that memories will last. These arms reach out."
Along with Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks, the following women shaped the history of rock 'n' roll. They have recorded some of the greatest hits in the genre and their music has left a lasting impact on many generations. Click on to see who they are.
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