remphish1 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I figured I would dedicate a threat (I mean thread ) to female bands/musicians...who are your top 10? Mine are1. Bjork2. Tori Amos 3. Aimee Mann4. Garrisson Starr5. Fiona Apple6. Lily Allen7. Lisa Loeb (I still have a soft spot for her what can I say)8. Saharah Hotnights9. Christina Aguilera (I like her voice...)10. Carrie Underwood (Same as above) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Erika WennerstromKaren DaltonBillie HolidayElla FitzgeraldPatti SmithFiona AppleLucinda WilliamsDeborah HarryJanis Joplin Norah JonesMavis StaplesSt. VincentChrissy HyndeJolie HollandJoan Osborne (Remember her? She has a great voice)Amy Winehouse (Like her voice too) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Neko CaseSt. Vincent Billie HolidayMadonnaHeartBlondieJoni MitchellDeerhoofAretha FranklinJanis Joplin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Liz Phair for Exile aloneLucindaEmmylouNeko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Gillian WelchErin McKeownMadeleine PeyrouxNeko Case (short of ten, oops..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Aretha (duh)Mary TimonyJanis JoplinGrace Slick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Assuming you want female pop-rock-folk band leaders, or singer-songwriters. Offhand some of my faves......Joni MitchellKate BushLaurie AndersonChrissie HyndeSinead O'Connor (ret.)Tracy ChapmanLucinda WilliamsLeslie FeistCat PowerNeko CaseGwen Stefani guess that makes 11... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 joni mitchellbillie hollidayaimee mannedith piafgillian welchpatsy clineneko casesarah vaughnpj harveynina simone patti smithjudee sillkathleen edwardskelly willis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I should have added: Kim DealTonya Donnely/Kristin Hersh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 My top ten, in alphabetical order: Kate BushNeko CaseSandy DennyChrissie HyndeRickie Lee JonesAimee MannJoni MitchellSam PhillipsGillian WelchThalia Zedek Honorable mentions: Joan ArmatradingRebecca GatesEmmylou HarrisPatti Smith That's strictly rock/folk/white people's music. If I include soul/R&B/blues, the list will look a bit different... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Sandy DennyChrissie HyndeSam Phillips Yes, yes & yes ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yes, yes & yes !Back atcha on Patsy Cline (who probably should be on my list) and Kelly Willis. Also, if I expanded my list to encompass a few additional genres, Nina Simone would be at or near the top. Others who might crack the list include Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, and Aretha Franklin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 My musical taste doesn't have a genre. Top played on iTunes in no order: Kate BushPatsy KlineCathy Jordan ~ DervishAntje DuvekotAstrud GibertoGillian WelchChrissie HyndeIris DementPatti SmithNeko CaseLhasa de SelaRickie Lee JonesKaren CarpenterEmmy Lou HarrisPeggy LeeAimee Mann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 ...and Kelly Willis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 i'm only counting people who either are the clear front person, or have significant creative input into a band (ie, Kim Gordon is not mentioned because of this). PJ HarveyBarbara ManningThalia Zedek (Uzi, Live Skull, Come, solo)Fontaine Toups (Versus)Wata (Boris)Juliana Hatfield (solo, Blake Babies)Sylvia Juncosa (solo, To Damascus, SWA)Kate Village (Major Stars, Magic Hour, Crystalized Movements)Electrelane (all of them)Meg Baird (Espers) honorable mention:Marcy Mays (Scrawl)Bilinda Butcher (My Bloody Valentine)Marissa NadlerCosey Fanni Tutti (COUM transmissions, Throbbing Gristle)Neko Casei'm sure there are a few dozen more, but this will suffice for now. Thalia Zedek good to see Thalia get some recognition. In the early to mid 90s, Come was about as good as it gets as far as a rock band goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 My musical taste doesn't have a genre. Post of the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Aimee MannDolly PartonKirsty MacCollAretha FranklinMavis StaplesElasticaKim DealChrissie HyndeMargo Guryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Sleater-KinneyJanet Weiss (woman deserves her own mention, let's face it)Neko CaseKim GordonKim DealAimee MannJoni MitchellHeart (can't stand 'em, but you can't not include 'em)Tammy WynetteDolly Parton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 in no particular order: Chrissie HyndeExene CervenkaNeko CaseAretha FranklinDusty SpringfieldNina SimoneKim DealEdith PiafLoretta LynnWanda Jackson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Can't believe I forgot Rickie. Would've expected more love for Laurie, Lu and Tracy. Also very deserving.... Lauren Hill, Maya (MIA), Sade, Dido, Martha Wainwright, Sophie B. Hawkins, Cindi Lauper, Madonna, Tina Turner, Loreena McKennitt, Diana Krall, Laura Nyro, Joan Baez. Many others I enjoy but they have been and will be mentioned a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Brenda Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Brenda Lee Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Also really like Tina Weymouth, and Tal Wilkenfeld. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
people are leaving Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Also really like Tina Weymouth K - I'll call ya Brenda Lee and raise you Tina Weymouth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Irma ThomasDoris DukeLaura NyroJoanna NewsomJudee SillSister Rosetta TharpeSandy DennyGillian WelchShelagh McDonaldLoretta Lyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I figured I would dedicate a threat to female bands/musicians and your threat is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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