Music's Rockin' Women II

This girl from Akron, Ohio grew up to be one of the most influential women in both rock and punk music.  Her distinctive look, to this day, screams badass rocker chick. Which is why it came as no surprise when she said, "Everything I loved about music, it seems like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has destroyed" (and yes, she's in there). She is among an elite group of women fronting an all-male band. Actually, to describe her as a frontwoman doesn't adequately describe her significance. She put the band together, gave them their name (after a hit song by the Platters), and their success is due in no small part to the great songs that she has penned or co-written. She really doesn't have an exceptional voice, but it's precisely the right voice for her music--it can be edgy, yet it's lilting and cool. And then there's the look.  The super heavy eyeliner and long bangs are unmistakably the signature look of one of rock music's most enduring performers, the iconic Chrissie Hynde.

Music's Rockin' Women

 As you know, I'm a music lover...I don't just like music, I LOVE music.  Sometimes I wonder has there ever been anyone that didn't like music?  I enjoy listening to a variety of genres but my favorites are Classic R&B (the 60s, 70s & some 80s), Classic Rock (the 60s, 70s, and some 80s), disco, contemporary jazz (but pre-smooth jazz), Adult Contemporary (primarily the 60s and 70s), MOR (primarily the 60s and 70s) and early rap music (mostly east coast). I also have an appreciation for classic jazz music, especially Jimmy Smith, a killer on the Hammond electric organ (as a child, I was fascinated with the cover of his Crazy Baby album, my father's favorite) and Brother Jack McDuff.