100 MOST ESSENTIAL WOMEN IN ROCK / POP MUSIC. 
This post: #70- 61. Continues next week.

Caffé Latté presents: The  100 MOST ESSENTIAL WOMEN in POP/ROCK MUSIC The history of rock music is dominated by males: Elvis, The Beatles, The Stones and countless other men. This countdown tells the rest of the story, highlighting the 100 female acts –soloists and groups- that have had a major influence on the evolution of rock & pop music.

- 70 - SUZI QUATRO Amerian trailblazing female rocker who enjoyed worldwide success with singles that included: “Devil Gate Drive”, “48 Crash” and “Can The Can”. O✚ - 69 - K.D. LANG Canadian recording artist who made the transition from country and adult conte,porary to mainstream appeal. O✚ - 68 - MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS American girl group that delivered Motown the hit singles “Heat Wave” and “Dancing In The Street” during the 1960s. O✚ - 67 - NENEH CHERRY Swedish born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, her recordings such as “Buffalo Stance”, “Manchild” and “Kisses On The Wind” fused hip hop with trip hop/ dance. O✚ - 66 - TAMMI TERRELL Marvin Gaye recorded songs with Motown American stars such as Mary Wells, Kim Weston and Diana Ross. His collaborations with Tammi Terrell remain the blueprint for magical duets. Among this pair’s best are: “You’re All I Need (To Get By)”, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” before her tragic death at the age of 24. O✚ - 65 - THE CRYSTALS One of the first American girl groups to dominate the music of the early 1960s. Among the classic singles recorded for producer Phil Spector were: “He’s A Rebel”, “Then He Kissed Me” and “Da Doo Ron Ron”. O✚ - 64 - JILL SCOTT One of the leading American exponents of the neo-soul genre earlier this century. O✚ - 63 - CELINE DION French- Canadian singer who ranks among the best selling recording acts in the world. O✚ - 62 - BRENDA LEE American pop singer who crossed over from country and rockabilly. One of the Rock Era’s first versatile artists. Among her many hits are: “I’m Sorry”, I Want To Be Wanted”, “All Alone Am I” and “Dum Dum” in the early 1960s. O✚ - 61 - BETTE MIDLER Actress / singer Bette Midler is a beloved and unique performer. Since winning the 1973 Best New Artist Grammy Award, the American entertainer has recorded memorable singles that include: “The Rose”, “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “From A Distance”. O✚

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