Rock Goddesses: My penchant for the female lead

Someone once asked me what my weaknesses were, and I candidly replied:
"Bourbon, and tanned coeds with negotiable morals". To be honest not a lot has changed over the years. On more than one occasion the spirit of Kentucky has been the cause of my downfall, and many times I have been sidetracked by the scent of a woman. Those are just some of the tragic flaws that tend to rear their head in my life.

Over the past few years another vice has found a home in me, and that is my affinity for female musicians. The fact is you can take a marginally attractive girl who may not have gotten any play in school, strap a guitar to her and instantly a goddess is made. A transformation occurs that turns something ordinary into something heavenly.

Below is a list some of my favorite female artists:

Lissie Maurus

Pay attention when you listen to Lissie because you are honestly having an encounter with the Divine. Her vocals are powerful and her songcraft is exceptional. A blonde angel clad in flannel and jeans, with a voice soaked in cheap beer and cigarettes, she is truly a rare find. Although she has only released an EP so far, her singing has touched my soul. Definitely look up some of her performances on Youtube.

Brandi Carlile

I don’t know if Brandi will ever sell out an arena as a headliner, or if her music will be fully appreciated by the masses, however I would have difficulty naming a more talented musician and songwriter. When you hear her sing you get a glimpse of perfection. Her music is sincere and definitely comes from the depths of her being.

Courtney Love (Hole)

She’s known for her bizarre drug addled interviews. She falls down a lot. More often than not she is bruised and dope sick. Volatile. The fact of the matter is she is a rock goddess, and with a few days of sobriety strung together you would be hard-pressed to find someone who sings of California better…

Hayley Williams (Paramore)

Wearing skinny jeans, a t-shirt and Vans, Hayley is a petite, beautiful package with a vocal range so impressive that it may not have an equal.

Alison Mosshart (The Dead Weather)

When you see her clad in black, hair down over her face, cigarette in hand and perched atop the monitors, howling the lyrics into the microphone with her gravelly, bluesy voice, you realize she is probably the greatest among female lead singers.

Here is a must have playlist of the above mentioned artist

Lissie – Everywhere I Go
Lissie - Wedding Bells
Brandi Carlile – Turpentine
Brandi Carlile – The Story
Brandi Carlile – Folsom Prison Blues (Live- Johnny Cash cover)
Hole – Malibu
Hole – Skinny Little Bitch
Hole – Pacific Coast Highway
Paramore – Misery Business
Paramore – Brick by Boring Brick
The Dead Weather – So Far From Your Weapon
The Dead Weather – Hang You From The Heavens