Madonna Sucks, but Girls Rock Hall of Fame
March 12th, 2008 by KarenYesterday we asked what you thought about Madonna being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Does this pop tart belong in the same room with Mick Jagger?
We don’t think so, but we’re funny that way.
But that doesn’t mean women don’t rock.
In fact, there are plenty of cool chicks in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, today we’re looking at some of our favorite female members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. These are just a few of our top picks, so for the complete list of Hall of Fame members, go here.
Favorite Female Rock Hall of Fame Members
The Ronettes—“Be My Baby” video
—It’s impossible to think of ‘60s girl groups without thinking of the Shangri-Las and the Ronettes. We’re still waiting for the Shangri-Las to get picked.
Ike and Tina Turner—“Proud Mary”
—We like Ike…and Tina. They were better together than apart, with Tina’s ‘80s comeback leaving us colder than Thunderdome. But with Tina’s voice and Ike’s guitar, in the ‘60s this duo couldn’t be beat. Watch ‘em play it here.
The Pretenders—“Don’t Get Me Wrong”
—This Ohio rock band has been led by super-cool singer/guitarist Chrissie Hynde since 1978. Scarlett Johansson did a karaoke version of “Brass in Pocket” in Lost in Translation (here), but you can watch the real video here.
Martha and the Vandellas—“Dancing in the Streets”
—They weren’t exactly a rock band, but the group behind “Dancing in the Streets” and “Nowhere to Run” certainly rocks. David Bowie and Mick Jagger made a hilariously awful video for “Dancing in the Streets” in the ‘80s, see it here.
Velvet Underground—“Sister Ray”
—Drummer Moe Tucker is our favorite part of this Lou Reed-centric group. Yeah, temporary fixture Nico was a girl, too, but let’s be honest, she’s beyond overrated.
Did we forget your favorite hall of famer?
Leave a comment and let us know which female rockers you like best!
