Best Rock bands with a female front

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

i saw them open for alanis morissette when i was in high school.

i was pretty obsessed with alanis in those days after "supposed former infatuation junkie" came out -- and i was so blown away by Garbage that i found myself being a little bored during Alanis's show, when any other time I would have been wetting myself.

Embarassingly enough, Paula Cole is the best live show I've ever seen in my life -- but Garbage would probably be a close second at this point.

Paula Cole... blast from the past! I couldnt get past the hairy armpits though. So distracting.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Shirley!

Amy Lee needs some recognition. Great voice even if the band itsself is overrated.

Hole is another that deserves some mention. Not a truly gifted singer, but she phrases uniquely (Courtney Love).

I wouldnt exactly call 10,000 Maniacs "rock" but Natalie Merchant is instantly recognizable vocally.

Dolores o'Riordan of The Cranberries fame has one of the smoothest alto's in rock. Her tone is amazing but there's also grit when needed. A true sign of cross-over versatility.

Ann Wilson of heart just has amazing chops. With a slight rasp to a strong, husky alto, for unusually provative lyrics, she paved the way for many females.