women who rock

[spingen]

This was suggested as a theme ride from one of my riders.

Who has some ideas for me.... both artists and/or songs 8)

So far I have Annie Lennox and Melissa Etheridge (ok, I'll admit it, I'm a Rock light weight)

Dru

Pat Bennitar (sp?) has a cool extended mix of "We Belong" that I've used and had great feedback. For newer rock you can't forget Evanescence!

[AC]

Aretha Franklin
Bonnie Raitt
Janis Joplin
Chrissy Hynde and the Pretenders
Heart

Courtney Love
Joan Jett

[spindawg]

Grace Slick
Donna Summer

[GoSpin]

Madonna
Christina Aguilera
Celine Dion
Eva Cassidy

8)

[murphs]

If you want a great all-female rock band try The Donnas.

Or, going back a few years, there's L7.

And I'll second the nomination for Joan Jett.

[spingen]

Thanks :D

Dru

[jcharry]

Have you heard of Anastasia? Her song "Boom (World Cup 2002)" is amazing!

Celeda does a great song with Danny Tenaglia called "Be Yourself". Back in the good old Audio Galaxy days, I was fortunate that someone dropped it onto my hard drive. My classes love it!

Another song that I've used recently that went over really well is "We've Got the Beat" by the Go-Gos.

~Judi

[SPINFREAK]

How about Blondie: Funkytown, Tide is High, Call me. My spinners love it!

In Health, Linda

[fitfan]

Sheryl Crow
Willa Ford
Tina Turner
The Donnas

I love Anastascia's song Boom. Also I have an 8 min. version of Love Is A Crime (Thunderpuss Mix) from the movie Chicago, it ROCKS!!

[BrusselsSpin]

Did a class last week called strong women spin - used many of the artists already listed but also meredith brooks, joan armatrading, suzi quatro, pat benatar, shania twain, nina hagen. Went down really well - even with the guys!

[Cheeze]

Aretha Franklin
Chrissie Hynde (And The Pretenders)
Aretha Franklin
Stevie Nicks
Aretha Franklin
Pat Benatar
Aretha Franklin
Shannon Curfman (Loud Guitars Big Suspicions CD)

Cheeze

[Rex]

I thought it was "women who ROCK"..... not women who Folk, Blues, Gospel, Rap, Pop, Alternative, Hip-Hop, Scat....

Joan Jett for sure. Pat Benetar.

Definitely NOT Cher.

How about Nelly Furtado, Tracy Chapman, Lida Ford, and Gwynn Stefani?

Wasn't there an all female 80's hair band called Vixxen?

[fitfan]

Gee Cheese! Like Aretha do we??

The Bangles
Blondie

In other news...The Yankees kicked Tampa Bay booty!! GO YANKEES!

[spingen]

Thanks for the suggestions. Now if I can find the time to put a ride together :(

Rex- DEFINITELY NOT CHER

fitfan - Anastacia - definitely cool.

Cheese - Go Aretha! Any song suggestions on Chrissy Hynde?

Dru

[CancunCarol]

Shakira She Definetly rocks and in 2 languages.

[Cheeze]

Fit if you haven't already - pick-up her "Aretha's Best" CD.

Cheeze

[AC]

Aretha Franklin...wow Cheeze, you really go out an a limb there.

I still use an old remix of "A rose is still a rose" because she just has the most overpowering voice probably in pop/soul music history. In most of the VH1 poles Aretha usually finishes either 1 or 2 to Madonna as female vocalist.

[SPINFREAK]

How about Jewel :)

[fitfan]

I haven't yet -- but thanks for the suggestion. I will this weekend. I have a gift card from Coconuts burning a hole in my wallet.

As for Chrissy Hynde suggestions, my favs:

Brass in Pocket (I'm Special)
Back on the Chain Gang

[bill a]

How about:

Sarah Mclachlan
Alannah Myles
Tina Turner
Gloria Estefan

[fitwalk10]

Also from Chrissy Hynde, Middle of the Road

[spingen]

8) You guys rock!

Dru