Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyoncé. Girl Groups to Riot GRRRL
An unprecedented and glorious new gift book that celebrates 104 female musical artists. From Nina Simone and The Supremes to Carol King, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Beyoncé, and many more. Mothers of invention we can call them, who jumped the beat and set the tone—literally and figuratively—for their genres, as well as for the generations ahead. Each artist is celebrated with a gorgeous illustrated portrait and chapter detailing key moments in her career, as well as what was happening in the world in the moment of her stardom. For all the music lovers, feminists, and artists in your life. Thank God it’s here but where has this book been?!