[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by nicepace

Absolutely. Christine was a real, honest-to-goodness rock 'n' roll pioneer, as the only woman who sang, wrote her own songs, and played an instrument in a mixed-gender band during those years. It has always baffled me that she doesn't get more recognition for this pioneering role.

As you say, as a person, Chris was (is) one tough cookie, and my impression is that in these early bands she was treated by the guys in the band as a musical equal. I think she always knew how to stand up for herself.

By the way, thank you for mentioning Shades of Blue, her pre-Chicken Shack band. Do any recordings exist of that band?

I'm not sure about Shades of Blue releases. I think that was the band that got her out of window dressing.