Best Rock bands with a female front

[pmayjr]

**** I keep coming up with more-

The Brazilian Girls... another good one. It's really 3 dudes and 1 female lead singer.

[pdrift1]

lita ford

[pmayjr]

Pdrift,

This topic is about BANDS with female leads. Not just female singers. If you wanna go females singers you can start naming eveyone uder the sun.


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The best of the old for me:

Heart
Fleetwood Mac
The Motels
The Eurythmics
The Pretenders
Missing Persons

For fun:
The Go Go's


For those who like to get lulled into a state of bliss and probably the most talented musically with a great voice:

Enya

Best Voice Ever:
Kate Bush

And for the slightly newer stuff not rapish:

Cheryl Crowe
Alanis Morisette

And then for the one song that I have no idea why I like:
The PussyCat Dolls

Dont you wish your girlfriend was raw like me
Dont you wish your girlfriend wore a bra like me (my lyrics added)

Dont ya.... (hit the trumpet and sax hard)

[pmayjr]

Once again... no offense Pgard. BANDS! BANDS! BANDS! with female fronts. Not solo female artists. Otherwise let's just start throwing Madonna and Mariaiah and Janet and bla bla bla bla out there. BANDS with a FEMALE front is the topic here.

Where they act is considered a "BAND" not a solo artist

And "SOLO ARTIST" with a backing band does not count in my eyes either.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

the runaways
lita ford..

Originally Posted by pmayjr

Once again... no offense Pgard. BANDS! BANDS! BANDS! with female fronts. Not solo female artists. Otherwise let's just start throwing Madonna and Mariaiah and Janet and bla bla bla bla out there. BANDS with a FEMALE front is the topic here.

Where they act is considered a "BAND" not a solo artist

And "SOLO ARTIST" with a backing band does not count in my eyes either.

Enya writes her own stuff, she is her own band. She can play almost all the intruments but cant be in every spot, probably why she tours infrequently if at all.

The others did start out with their own bands, they play intruments unlike the Solo Artists you gave out. The artists you gave out are simply sex symbols with great voices that can dance. I think my women/bands are different.

And I thank you.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

Once again... no offense Pgard. BANDS! BANDS! BANDS! with female fronts. Not solo female artists. Otherwise let's just start throwing Madonna and Mariaiah and Janet and bla bla bla bla out there. BANDS with a FEMALE front is the topic here.

Where they act is considered a "BAND" not a solo artist

And "SOLO ARTIST" with a backing band does not count in my eyes either.

Who appointed you monitor of my thread? I posted this to get folks ideas, everyone has stayed pretty much on topic...damn!

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Who appointed you monitor of my thread? I posted this to get folks ideas, everyone has stayed pretty much on topic...damn!

But in all honesty, are we talking about artists or bands? They're two totally different things, and Alanis Morissette does not qualify as a "band." No solo artists qualifies as a band, because they are not a band but in fact, a solo artist.

I think that Catie Curtis and Deb Talan and Edie Carey and Anne Heaton are better than many listed in this thread, but they aren't bands -- so I didn't add them in because that wasn't what the thread was about.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

But in all honesty, are we talking about artists or bands? They're two totally different things, and Alanis Morissette does not qualify as a "band." No solo artists qualifies as a band, because they are not a band but in fact, a solo artist.

I think that Catie Curtis and Deb Talan and Edie Carey and Anne Heaton are better than many listed in this thread, but they aren't bands -- so I didn't add them in because that wasn't what the thread was about.

Ok, ok...see new thread!

[pmayjr]

Somer,
Brian said it perfectly. That's all i was saying, is the artsts listed weren't in bands. They're solo artists. So thanks for starting the new thread. Pgard, do you understand my reply to you now? Because when you replied to my reply, you still seemed clueless.

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

But in all honesty, are we talking about artists or bands? They're two totally different things, and Alanis Morissette does not qualify as a "band." No solo artists qualifies as a band, because they are not a band but in fact, a solo artist.

I think that Catie Curtis and Deb Talan and Edie Carey and Anne Heaton are better than many listed in this thread, but they aren't bands -- so I didn't add them in because that wasn't what the thread was about.

Wrongo. Alanis Morrissette did have a band when she was young. She played in a local dive. So its just when they become famous and their hits are with backups? So Tom Petty does not have a band except when it was called the Heart Breakers, and getting a new man at a position disqualifies. Or Bachman Turner overdrive is not a band, its just two guys with some sit ins? So what is the definition of a band? I think you see what I mean. Or when one person that was in a band is no longer a band when they play with other sit ins. So Phil Collins only counts when he played with Genesis? Is that what we are saying?

PJ the examples you gave are people that do not play instruments, most do not write their own stuff, and they are popular because they dance and are sex symbols. The line gets blurred here. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is or is not a band? And Annie Lennox is/was the Eurthymics... gimme a break here fellas.

[pmayjr]

Gwen Stefani is a solo act. I don't give a **** if she tours and has a backing band. THAT DOESN'T COUNT!

Gwen Stefnai as a part of No Doubt, is a BAND with a female lead singer. Because No Doubt is a BAND. Gwen Stefani IS NOT A BAND.

You're absolutely right Pgardn. Phil Collins IS NOT A BAND. Genesis is a BAND.

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

Gwen Stefani is a solo act. I don't give a **** if she tours and has a backing band. THAT DOESN'T COUNT!

Gwen Stefnai as a part of No Doubt, is a BAND with a female lead singer. Because No Doubt is a BAND. Gwen Stefani IS NOT A BAND.

You're absolutely right Pgardn. Phil Collins IS NOT A BAND. Genesis is a BAND.

lol dude you need to chill, its not life or death here lmfao .your making a big deal about nothing. so if you asked her drummer what band he plays for , would he say i don't play in a band, he could say lita ford which in some peoples eyes see the rest of them as a band along with her regardless if its her name , i can understand your point but it can go both ways . forget about it

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

But in all honesty, are we talking about artists or bands? They're two totally different things, and Alanis Morissette does not qualify as a "band." No solo artists qualifies as a band, because they are not a band but in fact, a solo artist.

I think that Catie Curtis and Deb Talan and Edie Carey and Anne Heaton are better than many listed in this thread, but they aren't bands -- so I didn't add them in because that wasn't what the thread was about.

how do you know how much input those other members have in the band and influence her? if they have input and influence she is no longer a SOLO artist.

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

Gwen Stefani is a solo act. I don't give a **** if she tours and has a backing band. THAT DOESN'T COUNT!

Gwen Stefnai as a part of No Doubt, is a BAND with a female lead singer. Because No Doubt is a BAND. Gwen Stefani IS NOT A BAND.

You're absolutely right Pgardn. Phil Collins IS NOT A BAND. Genesis is a BAND.

off subject pmay, but one of the best bands ever in the twin cities, that ive seen countless times and i'm sure youve heard of them and would agree and am surprised they didnt get signed by a major label at some point before thay hung it up was greazy meal!!!!!!!!!!

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Wrongo. Alanis Morrissette did have a band when she was young. She played in a local dive. So its just when they become famous and their hits are with backups? So Tom Petty does not have a band except when it was called the Heart Breakers, and getting a new man at a position disqualifies. Or Bachman Turner overdrive is not a band, its just two guys with some sit ins? So what is the definition of a band? I think you see what I mean. Or when one person that was in a band is no longer a band when they play with other sit ins. So Phil Collins only counts when he played with Genesis? Is that what we are saying?

PG: You're right. Phil Collins is not a band. Genesis is a band. Just because Phil Collins was in Genesis, he is no longer a band when he goes out without Genesis. Then he is a solo artist. Phil Collins kicks ass, so he "counts" whether he is solo or in a band. That's the best definition anyone could give for it. Alanis Morissette having been in a band does not make Alanis Morissette a band. One person cannot be a band (except for that guy at Venice Beach who plays a washboard and stomps on drums while playing a harmonica and a guitar). It's simple. It's an artist (a person's name) or a band (a band name).

Examples of solo artists:
Phil Collins
Natalie Merchant
Laura Dawn
Nina Gordon

Examples of their respective bands:
Genesis
10,000 Maniacs
Fluffer
Veruca Salt

Originally Posted by pdrift1

how do you know how much input those other members have in the band and influence her? if they have input and influence she is no longer a SOLO artist.

Input doesn't matter, they are not a band. Let's use Alanis Morissette again here. It doesn't matter if her band comes up with parts or influences the way she writes or performs....they are still HER band. She is not a band. One person cannot be a band -- it defies the definition of the word in the first place.

I can attest to this personally. I played plenty of shows with a band when I was in college. We gigged together, we worked on harmonies together, we worked on songs together. We were not a band. When the flyer went up it said "Brian W. Spencer." I am not a band. I can gaurantee you that. I actually even know how it feels -- there is no way no matter who plays with me or who influences that the name "Brian W. Spencer" is a band. I know, because I'm Brian W. Spencer....that's me. I'm not a band. I'm one person. The very definition of the word dictates that I cannot be a band.


It's really neither here nor there, and in the big scheme not a big deal -- but there is a very distinct, and for some people, very important difference between being solo and being IN a band, let alone insinuating that one solo artist can be a band.

[mclem10011]

I always thought Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles was pretty hot! Although most of their songs weren't released, THEY ESCAPED lol! Anyone remember the metal band Vixen? They were gorgeous girls, i actually bought one of TAPES, yes i said TAPES (long before CD's and post 8-track of course), that was the way to go! LOL

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

PG: You're right. Phil Collins is not a band. Genesis is a band. Just because Phil Collins was in Genesis, he is no longer a band when he goes out without Genesis. Then he is a solo artist. Phil Collins kicks ass, so he "counts" whether he is solo or in a band. That's the best definition anyone could give for it. Alanis Morissette having been in a band does not make Alanis Morissette a band. One person cannot be a band (except for that guy at Venice Beach who plays a washboard and stomps on drums while playing a harmonica and a guitar). It's simple. It's an artist (a person's name) or a band (a band name).

Examples of solo artists:
Phil Collins
Natalie Merchant
Laura Dawn
Nina Gordon
Examples of their respective bands:
Genesis
10,000 Maniacs
Fluffer
Veruca Salt



Input doesn't matter, they are not a band. Let's use Alanis Morissette again here. It doesn't matter if her band comes up with parts or influences the way she writes or performs....they are still HER band. She is not a band. One person cannot be a band -- it defies the definition of the word in the first place.

I can attest to this personally. I played plenty of shows with a band when I was in college. We gigged together, we worked on harmonies together, we worked on songs together. We were not a band. When the flyer went up it said "Brian W. Spencer." I am not a band. I can gaurantee you that. I actually even know how it feels -- there is no way no matter who plays with me or who influences that the name "Brian W. Spencer" is a band. I know, because I'm Brian W. Spencer....that's me. I'm not a band. I'm one person. The very definition of the word dictates that I cannot be a band.


It's really neither here nor there, and in the big scheme not a big deal -- but there is a very distinct, and for some people, very important difference between being solo and being IN a band, let alone insinuating that one solo artist can be a band.

so what is MSG? lol

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

PG: You're right. Phil Collins is not a band. Genesis is a band. Just because Phil Collins was in Genesis, he is no longer a band when he goes out without Genesis. Then he is a solo artist. Phil Collins kicks ass, so he "counts" whether he is solo or in a band. That's the best definition anyone could give for it. Alanis Morissette having been in a band does not make Alanis Morissette a band. One person cannot be a band (except for that guy at Venice Beach who plays a washboard and stomps on drums while playing a harmonica and a guitar). It's simple. It's an artist (a person's name) or a band (a band name).

Examples of solo artists:
Phil Collins
Natalie Merchant
Laura Dawn
Nina Gordon

Examples of their respective bands:
Genesis
10,000 Maniacs
Fluffer
Veruca Salt



Input doesn't matter, they are not a band. Let's use Alanis Morissette again here. It doesn't matter if her band comes up with parts or influences the way she writes or performs....they are still HER band. She is not a band. One person cannot be a band -- it defies the definition of the word in the first place.

I can attest to this personally. I played plenty of shows with a band when I was in college. We gigged together, we worked on harmonies together, we worked on songs together. We were not a band. When the flyer went up it said "Brian W. Spencer." I am not a band. I can gaurantee you that. I actually even know how it feels -- there is no way no matter who plays with me or who influences that the name "Brian W. Spencer" is a band. I know, because I'm Brian W. Spencer....that's me. I'm not a band. I'm one person. The very definition of the word dictates that I cannot be a band.


It's really neither here nor there, and in the big scheme not a big deal -- but there is a very distinct, and for some people, very important difference between being solo and being IN a band, let alone insinuating that one solo artist can be a band.

i think you know my point , i understand easily what your point is its just that i look at what you call solo artists and see and give respect to the rest of the band and dont let myself disregard them when i refer to them . just how we view it i guess thats all. some one could come up to me and say what band do you like and i would reply lita ford and i'm thinking of the whole group forget about her name , saying as lita ford the the band not i just like lita ford the singer by herself