Female rock stars who shaped the history of rock 'n' roll - They defied boundaries, wrote amazing music and earned their place in rock's history. We list some of the greatest female rock stars, from the veterans to the most recent. Get to know more about these talented artists. Check it out!

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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,' 'One Way or Another,' 'Hanging on The Telephone,' 'In The Flash,' and 'Maria.'

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Debbie Harry - At age 72, the band continues in full swing and released 'Pollinator' this year. The album features special guests, such as Sia, Johnny Marr, Joan Jett, guitarist Nick Valensi, The Strokes and Charli XCX .

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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 58-year-old singer 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, started in 1995.

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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 'Do not Get Me Wrong.'

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Chrissie Hynde - At age 66, 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 ex-wife 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 - Despite a six-year break (2003 - 2009), the 46-year-old returned to the band and continues to sing unforgettable hits like 'Linger,' 'Dreams,' 'Zombie,' 'Ode to My Family,' 'Ridiculous Thoughts,' 'Salvation,' 'Free to Decide' and 'Promises.'

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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 78-year-old 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 Josh Homme's wife (the leader of the Queens of The Stone Age) and mother of 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 look onstage.

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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 - At age 48, 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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