Your Top Ten Female Artists

[Miss Vicky]

There is the argument that women use sex because the industry pressures them to do so. But I'm inclined to believe that just as many of them use it because it is the easy way out. Because if they look good, fewer people will notice how little talent they have.

On the other hand, if their idea of "success" is how many records they sell and how much money they make, than they have no right to even be called "artists."

[estranged4life]

(Not in any order)
Stevie Nicks
Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil...Great vocals & a great body!!!)
Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy...Gotta love a female death metal singer)
Candice Night (Blackmore's Night...Great vocals!!!)
Bonnie Tyler
Christine McVie
Jamie O'Neal

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

And yes, a woman has to be incredible for me to really give a damn. She must not only be very talented and make the kind of music that I love, but she also must not use her sexuality as her biggest marketing tool. So far nobody fits that bill.

That's pretty unfair though, since male rock stars... including Lindsey... have used their sexuality for decades, too. They pout and preen, thrust their hips, and show their chests just as much as any female artist. Not to mention handling their guitars as if they were extensions of their penises. No one seems to hold that against them though, when judging their artistic merit.

At any rate, my favorite artists have always largely been female (big surprise from the gay boy, huh?), and here's my Top 10....

1. Stevie Nicks
2. Ann Wilson
3. Madonna
4. Bonnie Tyler (it's just too bad her recorded output rarely reaches the level of her talent)
5. Cyndi Lauper
6. Tina Turner
7. Christine McVie
8. Eartha Kitt
9. Carly Simon
10. Chrissie Hynde

[Karlie]

Originally Posted by Wild_Heart03

- Linda Ronstadt

Yay, another Linda fan!

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

That's pretty unfair though, since male rock stars... including Lindsey... have used their sexuality for decades, too. They pout and preen, thrust their hips, and show their chests just as much as any female artist. Not to mention handling their guitars as if they were extensions of their penises. No one seems to hold that against them though, when judging their artistic merit.

I'm not saying that it's not okay to use sex. I'm also not saying that a sexy person can't be talented. What I'm saying is that a lot of women, much moreso than men, have become stars in the industry because people like to look at them, not because people like to listen to them, thus perverting the whole concept of what a musician should be. And, for the record, most of the artists I listen to could hardly be accused of exploiting (or even possessing) sex appeal.

Think I'm being sexist or unfair all you want, but this is my position and I'm sticking to it.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Think I'm being sexist or unfair all you want, but this is my position and I'm sticking to it.

It's your opinion and you're entitled to it.

If their sex appeal is your big reason for not liking most female artists though, you might want to look into ladies such as Chrissie Hynde and Patti Smith. I don't recall either of them ever using "sex as a weapon."

Speaking of which, I forgot to name Pat Benatar to my list. D'Oh.

[TheBlueLamp]

Annie Lennox
Stevie Nicks
Deborah Harry
Carly Simon
Kate Bush
Tina Turner
Siobhan Fahey
Sheryl Crow
Kate Ceberano
Dolly Parton

[Mageboy25]

Randomly depending on my mood of the day:

Stevie/Christine
Pat Benatar
Belinda/Go Go's
Heart
Cher
Tina
Debbie
Cyndi
Madonna

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

If their sex appeal is your big reason for not liking most female artists though, you might want to look into ladies such as Chrissie Hynde and Patti Smith. I don't recall either of them ever using "sex as a weapon."

If you look back to my original post, you'll see that Chrissie Hynde actually topped my list. I like her music and she has a great voice, but there's still something missing, I don't know what exactly, but whatever it is just isn't there for me. I like the Pretenders but would never call myself a fan.

Patti Smith I have no interest in.

[priestofnothing]

Stevie Nicks
Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies)
Linda Ronstadt
Carly Simon
Chrissie Hynde
Tori Amos
Lucinda Williams
Diana Krall
Madonna
Nanci Griffith

[eclipse]

This is hard because
Stevie is my #1-
However I don't believe that she has the most vocal talent. I just love the "whole package", her presense, her mystery, her talent for writing obscure songs that make me think...
I love everything about her, but let's face it ---she truely does not have the best voice when compared to/with:
(in no particular order)
Annie Lennox
Bette Midler
Barbra Streisand (sorry...I know but the chick can sing!)
Joan Osburne
Lena Horne
Sinaed O'Connor (or whatever she calls herself today...That Prince "cover" was amazing!)
Kate Bush
Bonnie Raitt
Ann Wilson
Linda Rhonstat

to name a few....

[Bryan]

Stevie Nicks
Jane Siberry
Tori Amos
Sophie B.Hawkins
Cyndi Lauper
Pat Benatar
Cher
Martha Davis
Natalie Imbruglia
Christine McVie

[Claudia]

10. Carly Simon
9. Nico
8. Tracy Chapman
7. Suzanne Vega
6. Nancy/ Ann Wilson
5. Stevie Nicks/ Christine McVie
4. Grace Slick
3. Deborah Harry
2. Chrissie Hynde
1. Joni Mitchell

[catinthedark]

1 - Stevie Nicks

And then in no particular order:

KT Tunstall
Cyndi Lauper
Madonna
Sarah McLachlan
Kelly Clarkson
Dolores O'Riordin (wow - that's clearly not how to spell her name)
Jann Arden
Sheryl Crow
Alanis Morrisette

[WildInTheWind]

In no particular order.....
Stevie
Janis Joplin
Ann Wilson
Nancy Wilson
Julie London
Aretha Franklin
Grace Slick
Carol King
Patsy Kline