The best and most popular punk rockers in history - part two
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Today we continue our look back at some of the most colourful and charismatic rebels in history punk rock! In their time, these beauties set the heat, as they say, and proved to the whole world that women in rock is very even look. The thing is that before the advent of punk, no one believed in rockers, and, except for the fact that they were mocked. But icons like Nina Hagen or Patti Smithwhich we have already discussed in Part 1, proved otherwise.
So: they rewrote rock history and became the inspiration for a legion of female followers! Who are these charismatic punk rockers? We suggest you remember their names, creative achievements and other honours with us.
Lena Lovic
This beauty has a fascinating history: a British singer of Yugoslavian descent who was born in the States - sounds interesting already, doesn't it? But just as interesting are her songs. Lena Lovic celebrated as one of the most talented rock vocalists of the punk era. Journalists described her as "one of the most unusual and memorable figures" of the new wave. And she was. And that's true. stage image Lovic made a lasting impression on the audience (not to mention his superb vocal data).
As a child, Lena studied classical music, and learnt to play instruments such as violin and saxophone. But her creative path turned towards rock, and that's where the story began. She first performed in several bands before starting her own with a friend. It's about The Diversions. Alas, their debut album was never released, but it wasn't long before Lović established herself as a self-sufficient solo star. In many ways, her work is new wave. But in those years this direction was confused with punk, and as a result Lovic became a source of inspiration for many punk rockers.
Belinda Carlisle
I'm sure some of our readers are now surprised: Belinda Carlisle and punk rock? What? Yeah, yeah, yeah, it might seem weird, considering we're talking about the singer of some of the gentlest pop hits of the '80s. But we're prepared to answer for every word we say. And Carlisle is a shining representative of punk.
Even before she became a solo star and icon of the 80s soft pop sound, Belinda was a member, vocalist and founder of the The Go-Go's - a female punk band that made a lot of noise in its time! The media only wrote about these rockers, and not in a positive way. Women in rock had a hard time in those days, and The Go-Go's got a lot to live up to, as they say. They were criticised every chance they got, they were ridiculed, they were not believed in... And yet - they became cult in their own way. And that's saying a lot.
Poison Ivy
Have you heard anything about Poison Ivy? Her name is not as popular as Nina Hagen's (for example), but it means a lot to punk. Guitarist, songwriter, arranger, producer and founding member of an American garage punk band The Cramps - it's all about her.
The Cramps were part of the nascent punk rock scene in 1976. Did they have their due influence? Absolutely! The band became famous for their unusual and unique sound, as well as their truly rebellious performances that let the audience know what punk was all about. Punk fans still remember these guys to this day, and the Poison Ivy has become an idol for many girls who have dared to enter the rock arena....
Ixen Cervenka
Bright, unusual, charismatic... All of it. Ixen Cervenka. Perhaps you have not heard anything about this punk singer before, because her work is not particularly popular among music lovers (except for mature punk fans). In general, punk, as a genre, is not for everyone....
Ixen Cervenka made a name for herself as the lead singer of the band "X" - one of California's first punk bands! X never achieved great popularity, but they had a significant impact on the punk scene. And Ixen, as the vocalist of the band, became an important source of inspiration for hundreds of female followers (and followers too, actually).
Joan Jett
And lastly, we decided to remember the sultry rebel hottie. Joan Jett. Many sources attribute her work to punk rock (in part), so - why leave this diva out? She's clearly worthy of attention considering how much she's done for the industry.
Starting out on the road with The RunawaysJett was always battling the injustices that flourished in the industry against women. By her own recollection, fans would spit on the band at shows! All simply because they were girls. But after The Runaways, Jett became a big rock star. Today, hardly anyone doubts her talent and influence, but at the beginning of her journey, there were many who wanted to do so.
