International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in Rock

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Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day. While men tend to dominate the rock scene, there are plenty of incredible women who have had a major influence on the genre over the past several decades. To celebrate this important day during Women's History Month, check out our list below of some of our favorite women in rock who have changed rock and roll forever!

Stevie Nicks

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Inductee Stevie Nicks speaks onstage at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders

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INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 18: Musician Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders performs at The Forum on December 18, 2016 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Amy Lee of Evanescence

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Singer Amy Lee of Evanescence performs on stage in concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on February 17, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.(Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Joan Jett

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Joan Jett attends the Bvlgari B.zero1 Rock collection event at Duggal Greenhouse on February 06, 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Debbie Harry of Blondie

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Debbie Harry performs onstage at the "Blondie: Vivir En La Habana" premiere during the 2021 Tribeca Festival at Battery Park on June 16, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 07: Nancy Wilson (L) and Ann Wilson of Heart performs onstage during the Third Annual Love Rocks NYC Benefit Concert for God's Love We Deliver on March 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for God’s Love we Deliver )

Janis Joplin

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5th April 1969: Rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 - 1970). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Pat Benatar

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NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Singer Pat Benatar performs at the Nokia Theatre on August 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Bonnie Raitt

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries

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SANREMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries performs on stage at the closing night of the 62th Sanremo Song Festival at the Ariston Theatre on February 18, 2012 in Sanremo, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images)

GIBSON NAMM JAM Opening Party 2020

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Lzzy Hale performs onstage at the GIBSON NAMM JAM Opening Party 2020 at City National Grove of Anaheim on January 16, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Gibson)

Courtney Love

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Musician Courtney Love performs onstage during The David Lynch Foundation's DLF Live Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Allen Ginsberg's "HOWL" with Music, Words, and Funny People at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on April 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Tine Weymouth of Talking Heads

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402530 04: Recording artist Tina Weymouth attends the 17th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony March 18, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)