Why are most female rock musicians not as good as males?

Published on August 22, 2005 By Ionolast In Entertainment

The Go-Gos, The Bangles, Karen Carpenter, Irlene Mandrell, Melissa Etheridge; none of them impress me very much as musicians. The only ones I can think of that are any good are the drummer with Lenny Kravitz (I don't know her name) and Bonnie Raitt.

I think it is one of two things, or maybe a "Combination of the Two." (Extra points for the name of that artist.) Either they don't have enough testosterone, or the fact that most females start with instruments such as piano, clarinet or violin, then when they get into a band, they take up drums or guitar.

Your thoughts?

Comments (Page 1)

Moderateman

on Aug 22, 2005

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE ICON, DA GOILS IS GONNA GETCHA.

MM HEADS FOR THE HILLS.

alison watkins

on Aug 22, 2005

I would have to disagree. I think Pat Benatar, Debbie Harry, and Cyndi Lauper are some of the greatest pioneers in the music industry....

Ionolast

on Aug 22, 2005

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE ICON, DA GOILS IS GONNA GETCHA.

As long as it doesn't hurt.

I would have to disagree. I think Pat Benatar, Debbie Harry, and Cyndi Lauper are some of the greatest pioneers in the music industry....

I knew some female would say something like this. I said musicians, not singers. I've never seen any of them play an instrument. They only sing. I like all 3 of them as singers.

Texas Wahine

on Aug 22, 2005

I've noticed that girl bands that think they're great aren't really all that. That's one of the reasons that I mostly listen to bands that are made up of guys.

PS - At first I figured you were just being a jerk, but then I read some stuff I've written, and I realized you're right. I overuse "that" and I'm working on it. Thanks.

Ionolast

on Aug 22, 2005

PS - At first I figured you were just being a jerk, but then I read some stuff I've written, and I realized you're right. I overuse "that" and I'm working on it. Thanks.

That's ok, Tex.

HC1240

on Aug 22, 2005

I've noticed that girl bands that think they're great aren't really all that. That's one of the reasons that I mostly listen to bands that are made up of guys.

LOL...

And Icon............ Janis Joplin.

Ionolast

on Aug 22, 2005

And Icon............ Janis Joplin.

Once again, NOT A MUSICIAN! JEEZ!

alison watkins

on Aug 22, 2005

The last time I checked singers were also musicians (I did go to school for music, I should KNOW a little something about this....)

UBoB

on Aug 22, 2005

I remember that the Wilson sisters (Heart) were pretty good instumentalist. More recently I can name some that are quite good: Juliana Hatfield (The Blake Babies), Joan Jett (Joan Jett and the Blackheads), Kelley Deal (The Breeders, The Amps, The Kelley Deal 6000).

And there are quite a few more.

Ionolast

on Aug 22, 2005

The last time I checked singers were also musicians

How so? Being a singer automatically means they can play an instrument?

The only ones of these I've heard of are Ann and Nancy Wilson and Joan Jett. (The Blackhearts, not Blackheads). They play guitar, but they don't play lead. They don't play solos. All they do is strum chords. Same as Chrissie Hynde. They have guys in their bands to do that.

HC1240

on Aug 22, 2005

Noooooooooooo... I thought Janis Joplin did "Combination of the Two".

And I was laughing at the italicized "thats"

UBoB

on Aug 22, 2005

Shredmistress Rynata Link

Lita Ford. (OK, maybe not the caliber of Hendrix, Santana, Page, Hammett or SRV [Head bowed in reverence

], but she's still plays a mean lead and she looks amazing. Waaaaay more attractive than Page. LOL )

alison watkins

on Aug 22, 2005

um...your voice is considered an instrument...try telling Pavarotti that it's not....

kingbee

on Aug 22, 2005

i hadda whole list of em but then i realized even tho you'd included karen carpenter, you prolly really meant rock and not its roots or siblings. if you wanna expand it to include country, folk & blues, i could toss a few at you.

the answer to your question may have more to do with people's attitudes about touring than anything else. rock requires road.

Ionolast

on Aug 22, 2005

And Icon............ Janis Joplin.

If you were telling me who recorded "Combination of the Two," you're partially correct and I apologize for the misunderstanding.

um...your voice is considered an instrument...

Ok, but that's not what I'm referring to. It's still singing, not playing guitar or drums.

Shredmistress Rynata

Never heard of her.

Lita Ford

I know of her, but I've never seen her play.

What about Hole? Are they any good?

I included Bonnie Raitt. One of the best. Toss a few more.

the answer to your question may have more to do with people's attitudes about touring than anything else. rock requires road.

I'm not sure what you're saying. Do you mean females tire more easily than guys and their playing suffers because of it, or do you mean females don't like to tour as much as guys so they don't bother to learn to play better?

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