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Name: Girls rock!
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Author: Mina Carson

Girls Rock! presents a comprehensive study of women’s participation in the rock music industry over the past fifty years. Drawing on interviews, performance observations, and research in social, developmental, and feminist theory, the authors examine how women have forged identities as rock artists, pursued instrumental training, formed bands, and headlined concerts. By highlighting stories from pioneers like Wanda Jackson to contemporary independents such as Ani DiFranco, the book illustrates evolving roles, creative strategies, and the broader influence of female musicians on rock music and its cultural landscape.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Mina Carson

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