I've been listening to a lot of the older US girl bands again this week, forgot how good some of them were.... or still are
VerucaSalt, The Donnas, The Detroit Cobras, The Runaways, L7.........
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 4:21 pm
by Jem
Adrian Worman wrote:You serve up some cool Bananarama! Jem
I've been listening to a lot of the older US girl bands again this week, forgot how good some of them were.... or still are
VerucaSalt, The Donnas, The Detroit Cobras, The Runaways, L7.........
Ooo don't get me started on rock chicks!
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 4:23 pm
by Jem
Here's a bit of a rocker from White Lion:
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 4:54 pm
by Adrian Worman
Vixen could actually play pretty good for what looked like a hairspray advertising campaign, I always thought they had a bit more in en than the usual coiffured blonde hot chick image, but I guess that's what sold tho eh?
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 5:03 pm
by Jem
Here's one from a rock chick that could really rock:
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 5:11 pm
by Jem
And here's one from Skew Siskin - my fave rock band fronted by a bit of totty:
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 5:21 pm
by Jem
Blimey, just checked out my back catalogue. So many to choose from from but here's another:
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 5:26 pm
by Adrian Worman
That's a ripper mate........
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 7:58 pm
by andyrob
Jem wrote:Here's one from a rock chick that could really rock:
I remember her she used to be the ulitmate rock babe
bringing back a few memories
Cheers back to the late 80's
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 9:43 pm
by TYREMAN
Never heard of these Rock Chick ones i have a lot to learn, only heard of Heart and Doro Pesch
I bet its to Germanic for you Jem?
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 10:00 pm
by Jon
I saw Doro live a year or two ago and was pleasantly surprised by how brilliant it was..
and how good she still looks
Seen skew siskin supporting motorhead a couple of times as well
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 11:53 pm
by Adrian Worman
Remember Wendy O Williams?
Nicest tits in rock ..........shame she couldnt hold a single note but who cares when you can stare at a sex slut
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 12 11:58 pm
by TYREMAN
drewcrane wrote:yes THERE ARE SOME GREAT GUITARISTS OUT THERE DONT FOR GET STEVE VAI.....KIND WEIRD BUT GOOD
How about Buckethead for a weird award
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 12 1:36 am
by RobTwin
Talking of birds in rock, we tried the lot back when they were ten-a-penny (late 70's - early 80's)..... Pat Benatar, Lee Aaron, Tane Cain (Jonathan Cain's missus) etc but none are better in AOR IMHO than Karen Lawrence, singer with 1994.
Think they only did a couple of albums but they are both worth checking out if you like a bit of AOR...
1st (self titled) album opener:
and one from the 2nd:
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 12 1:48 am
by RobTwin
Or if you prefer something a bit more up to date.... well, 90's:
Aussie band, Baby Animals. Saw them a couple of times (2 consecutive nights) at the Marquee in Wardour Street back in 91ish.