Some of the Female Greats in Music

September 28, 2016

We know that behind every great man there is a great woman, but did you know that behind every great music generation there are also great women? Let’s give props to the greatest women singers, bands, and performers of the 60s and 70s. FYI, this list is not meant to be the completed or authorized list as time does not permit total recognition of these genders contributions to music.

Single Artists of 60s and 70s
Linda Ronstadt, Barbara Streisand, Lulu, Dolly Parton, Petula Clark, Cher, Nancy Sinatra, ,Dionne Warwick, Suzie Quatro, Connie Francis, Carol King, Aretha Franklin, Momma Cass Elliot, Joan Collins, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner, Leslie Gore, Janis Joplin, Brenda Lee, Grace Slick and Diana Ross.

Girl Groups of the 60s and 70s
The Supremes, The Want Ads, The Shirelles, The Three Degrees, Lady Marmalade, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Brenda and the Tabulations, The Chiffons, The Crystals, The Pointer Sisters, The Shangri Las, The Toys, The Dixie Cups and The Orlons.

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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