Top 10 Rock Songs by Female Artists
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
From powerful ballads to headbanging anthems, female rockers have left an indelible mark on music history. Join us as we celebrate the fierce women who shattered the glass ceiling of rock music! Our countdown features powerhouse vocals, iconic guitar riffs, and lyrics that changed the landscape of a traditionally male-dominated genre. Which female-fronted rock anthem tops your personal list? Our countdown includes Stevie Nicks' whirlwind masterpiece, Joan Jett's iconic cover that topped charts for weeks, Alanis Morissette's caustic breakup anthem, Amy Lee's nu-metal powerhouse, and many more legendary tracks that prove rock isn't just for the boys. Let us know in the comments which song radiates the most girl power!
- #10: Bring Me to Life (2003)
- #9: I Love Rock n Roll (1981)
- #8: One Way or Another (1979)
- #7: Zombie (1994)
- #6: Cherry Bomb (1976)
- #5: Barracuda (1977)
- #4: Just a Girl (1995)
- #3: You Oughta Know (1995)
- #2: Me and Bobby McGee (1971)
- #1: Edge of Seventeen (1982)
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