I wasn't born when Karen was at her pinacle and from listening to her records tirelessly I am so very sad that I missed out on hearing her voice live in cincert and witnessing for myself the beauty of her talent. Her voice is just so sweet and high! From the golden age of motown to 90s classics and 00s favourites, girl groups have continuously shaped the pop landscape and produced some of the most-loved music of all time. They were sure good though. The powerful range of her vocals to at times subtle and very tender vocal performances. There were several all-girl bands in the 1960s named The Ladybirds, some of them who performed fully-clothed and some who did not. Love you Dionne. Karen Carpenter had a tiny little voice that needed to be overmiked to be heard by her own admission. They were a great 70s band and a great band overall, but when it comes to the 1980s, R.E.M. THAT "VOICE", NO Background music necessary! There were several all-girl bands in the 1960s named The Ladybirds, some of them who performed fully-clothed and some who did not. ). Girl music groups from the United Kingdom. The Girl singers rarely if ever performed material they had written themselves and rarely if ever played the instruments featured on their recordings, a job left to studio musicians. 70/early 80's Debbie uses her voice like a trumpet and is endlessly inventive. For all the great bands like Fanny, The Slits, L-7, The Go-Gos, The Bangles, and so on, there are several dozen—nay, several hundred—who score one hit (or fewer) and then disappear before the ink’s dried on their record contracts. My father, for the most part, only liked jazz, but he thought Helen had a great voice. Always a pleasure to listen to Shirley. Donna not only sang disco, she sang rock "Wanderer Album", Hot Stuff. They all sound whiny or on helium today. Yes, Agnetha get my vote! Within a short span of 5 years, she produced some of the best pop songs ever! She is wonderful and the most beautiful woman in the pop music wold! The 70 s was a golden decade for music.   6000 get one star. Some of the finest progressive, blues rock, and hard rock bands emerged during this time. SHE JUST SANG and did it well with sweetness in her voice. She sings well with others like james taylor. I saw her on one of the late shows Sept 2015 & she STILL DELIVERS! I don't think I could EVER say the EFFECTS this Lady & Talent has had on me & my sister growing up! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named her "Diva De Tutte Dive", the first true diva of the modern pop era. LOVE HER! The 90s burlesque outfit attracted media attention, which lead to a record deal in 2003. We are so lucky to have been able to hear her, and we still have access to her full back catalogue. Certainly one of the most influential with her verse; Tapestry spoke to my soul. She is humble and stays out of the limelight. That my friends is nine other than Karen Carpenter.There are many female singers from the 70's that I "liked" more like Roberta Flack, Diana Ross, Rita Coolidge, and probably at least a few more but without question, Karen Carpenter was the greatest female "singer" of all time. The first to have the #1 single and # 1 album at the same time, in the modern era (and the first to repeat that feat), first to have 2 songs in the top 3 (and the first to repeat that feat). Anne Murray is an all time favorite. Though some may say you're innocent or naive, we know that you simply want to believe the best in others. Punk rock band from the 70's and 80's. 1000 of all time get two stars. One of the greatest singers and performers of our time! Picking the 100 best female singers of the '50s, '60s, and '70s is a challenge -- but the good news is that women have contributed so much to popular music. I was thrilled to see Ms. Carr perform in Sept. 2012 and indeed, she continues to reign as The BEST girl singer ever! There are few institutions with a prouder legacy within pop music than the girl group. I love listening to music, especially music from the '60's, '70's, and '80's, and I'm no expert at all, but from all of the female singers I've heard, in my humble opinion, I would have to say that Karen Carpenter had the most beautiful singing voice I've ever heard. There is an unmistakably-unique charm and a very powerful sense of longing in her voice that just grabs you and makes you want to listen to her even more! The Flirts released six albums between 1982-1992 and achieved considerable success in Europe. 02:27 pm. I love her rendition of two seventies songs, Billy Joel's "You're My Home," and Jim Croce's "I've Got A Name." An excellent guitarist too!   Tags: pop. I loved her music above all the rest in the late 60s early 70s. The greatest girl group ever had its origins in the late 1950s in Detroit's Brewster Projects. girl bands Many are called. variety shows after & was spellbound by her vocal strength & power! Listen to Torch then What's New and you'll know who the real queen is. Voice, should have been no. I HATE Cass Elliot so much! For example, the Love Machine (above) were originally dancers on the Benny Hill Show and not to be confused with the Italian Love Machine. Belle and the Devotions—almost a one hit wonder band (they actually released three singles) who represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1984. Olivia "The Goddess" newton john! Most end up in the bargain bin of the local thrift store. Shortly thereafter, the genre began to see its first all-female bands, such as The Runaways and Fanny. The first to have the #1 single and # 1 album at the same time, in the modern era (and the first to repeat that feat), first to have 2 songs in the top 3 (and the first to repeat that feat). She is awesome! Pop music's first mega star, selling millions of record worldwide and pushing the boundaries by crossing into multiple genres. A great actress; and always a positive force on this planet. Rockarchive's list A-Z of rock bands & music artists ranging from indie rock bands, classic rock bands, punk rock bands, through to jazz & blues. 1 in pole, She was such a wonderful and humble singer. Her and Karen Carpenter were the best altos of the 70's..and all time. Irk ABBA isn't disco lmfao, they're pop and ABBA was and always will be better then Donna, they sold more records are are known better then Donna, Abba is still relevant today as they reunited, nobody even remembers Donna unless they're old. Masterful expressive phrasing. She acts so mature and elegant on stage all the while singing. I don't guess they went to far, because I never heard them anymore. See more ideas about rock and roll, my favorite music, rock music. What a career and range she had. While lists are often 'subjectively' drawn or formed, Anne Murray's voice is objectively great...and being at number 16 is absurd. She should be proud of her career. For at least the first 100 times I heard the song, I had no clue what she was saying, and I was so mesmerized by her voice that I didn't care. Girl groups might have been responsible for the sweetest 60s music, but their lyrics covered everything from teenage pregnancy to frightening dogs, as this playlist shows Her music and voice comforted me and in the subtleties of her style, I found myself in awe of such a talent. TOP 100 GIRL GROUPS OF THE '50S AND '60S. Everything about her is original. L7 & Joan Jett stinky ass rock girls!!! In one 13 month period she scored 6 top 4 singles (4 #1s, 1 #2 & 1 #4).     You'll Never Get To Heaven If You Break My Heart" was the first time I came to know the voice of Dionne Warwick, I was 12 & as I came out of the operating room, drowsy I heard this song playing & Everythg was right, on the gurney I was singing & moving, MUSIC has THAT Effect on me & this song did, so did "Walk On By", Do You Know The Way To San Jose"! One of the greatest female singer songwriters and how wonderfully has her voice aged?! Debbie had it all, Looks. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go, Baby Love, Come See About Me, Stop!In the Name of Love, I Hear a Symphony, You Can't Hurry Love, You Keep Me Hangin' On, Love Child, Someday We'll Be Together Sorry...but Tina Turner, Cher, Cindy Lauper and many others are objectively NOT the singer Anne was...but often sneak onto these lists because of people's personal tastes and opinions...not because they were better vocalists than Anne Murray. Not only she is beautiful and pretty on the outside but also on the inside. She slid to her notes at times and no one has ever been able to it like Anne. That would be like someone trying to reproduce the Mona Lisa or paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. In my opinion the "best female singer" would have perfect pitch, incredible tonal balance, smooth transition between octaves and have the difficult task of never causing me listener's fatigue. Plus, it felt wrong to have a list of girl bands excluding the sultry ladies who introduced us to Nicole Scherzinger. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. A strong range for an alto and a quality rare and beautiful. They're probably the most influential band on this list, because of the fact that they were one of the very first bands to play alternative rock, but were definitely the best to play that genre during this decade. A girl group is a popular music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. Mature (55+) Debbie is even more impressive, especially on the new material, pure artistry on every track. Punk rock band from the 70's and 80's. I saw on T.V. Best Black Female Singers in the The Top 10 Best Female Groups of All Time.See if you agree that these Black Women rank Highest. Hounslow, UK-based all-girl band, Mother Trucker and the amazing cover of their self-titled 1975 album. They were brought together in 1980 by French producer, composer and ‘artiste’ Didier Marouani. Everybody hated Cass Elliot because she was a big fat stupid witch. Songs in my top ca. She has truly blessed my heart many times! When ABBA was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 or 2011, Faith Hill made a feable attempt to sing "The Winner Takes it All" Faith Hill is a good singer, but she should not have sung that particular song. To celebrate all things girl groups, Billboard is presenting the 40 biggest girl group songs of all time! were easily the greatest band! Warpaint-BEST FEMALE INDIE BAND IN THE WORLD. She is a pure talent. I agree with all of the other comments, Olivia is a Goddess, SHE JUST SANG, the finest singer. Very unique voice fantastic singer dam good looking lady. In my opinion, Frida's voice, appearance, style and acting skills are better than Agnetha's!   She did the first album of standards, 'Torch' (and followed up with the more over the decades), but Linda Ronstadt got all the media blitz with 'What's New'. Average White Band Axe B B. Features Best Motown Girl Groups: 10 Essential Acts You Need To Know. A Superb musician. What a great group to be in. Love her music! Look at Grammy's she won. An alto who sang with such ease. Aside from that, she's a devoted mother. https://www.pinterest.com/david_koval/girl-rock-bands-from-the-70s My favorite line is "one week hung up superb said maybe not.". See more ideas about girl bands, girls rock, rock and roll. Terrific stage presence, fantastic voice. She shared this tiny circle with Linda Ronstadt, Donna Summer and Karen Carpenter. She was definitely taken from us too soon. Indie Music Music Icon New Music Warpaint Band Best Indie Bands Alternative Rock Indie Girl Grunge Hip Hop. on Pinterest. My favourite bands with one or more female lead singers. Unfortunately I lost part of my hearing and all the modern singers are just a mess of notes. She's still going strong today, and lots of people have covered her songs. If anything defined the 70s music scene then it had to be Glam Rock. Her voice is so pure, she sing like an angel. Another only-in-the-70s enigma, this German-based Euro-Caribbean band's hits were staples at every disco party. Come on...should be much higher on this list. Soul, Country, inspirational, Rock, Gospel. Her/Blondie's lyrics are also worth more attention than they get - they frequently go insane, which is what Blondie's all about, letting go of reality. As a loudspeaker engineer, I work with music everyday and without a doubt the greatest female singer to have ever lived is Karen Carpenter. Stevie Nicks is one of the best female singers of all time.Listen to the songs, "Alice, Edge of Seventeen,Stand Back, Gypsy and many more...What a superb voice! When ever you hear her voice, you know it Dionne. I still put on a song or two and it brings me right back to the feeling or moment when I first heard her voice. 1. Only those without an ear for music do not realize Barbara was the greatest female voice of the 20th century (and to date). It was rumored that “a backing trio, hidden off-camera, were doing the majority of the backing singing” during their performance. Led Zeppelin is not only the greatest band of the 70's, but of all time. Best female vocalist of all time. Arabesque—highly successful and (surprisingly) influential Eurodisco pop band from Frankfurt who lasted in various line-ups for over twenty years. ... B*Witched (B-Witched) was a quartet of Irish girls piggy-backing on the success of boy band Boyzone and girl band The Spice Girls. Cass Elliot was big, fat, round, mean, vain, cruel, rude, evil, ugly, bratty, nasty 🤢, wicked, horrible, terrible, ruthless, sadistic, arrogant, annoying, impolite, obnoxious, abusive, conceited, bad-tempered, irritating 😠, and disrespectful old witch and nobody likes that wicked old hag. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling bands. The band was involved in much of the film’s adaptation. I WISH I COULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY & HONOR TO SEE HER IN CONCERT! I listened to Anne's music everyday growing up. She is so funny too, A true topper in her own talent! definitely the top 10. 6000 get one star. She and Karen Carpenter have provided years of dreamy alto music you can go back to time after time. From true country; folk; pop; rock; jazz and her voice just gets better with age. For example, The Wrecking Crew performed on all the Beach Boys biggest hits. I am using the term rock pretty loosely meaning I may include some borderline rock artists and as well as funk, but I won't be putting any classical, pure jazz, soul, or blues without rock influence on here. ♥ it. She knocked the door down for female artist to build careers on dance music... (Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyonce & Rihanna). The best showcase of Angetha's vocal prowess is the ABBA song "The Winner Takes it All". One of the few singers with true highs and true lows. Stevie is by far in my opinion the most inspiring and influential 70s female musician, her voice just send chills. Best Oldie 70s Music Hits - Greatest Hits Of 70s Oldies but Goodies 70's Classic Hits Nonstop Songshttps://youtu.be/iDtKiuikznY "Silver Springs", "Sisters of the Moon", "Dreams", need I say more. shows. Best singer of all time. Her voice is rich and beautiful! Whitney Houston came from these talented singer like Dionne. The most underrated! 1000 and ca. Not many! The end. Anni-Frid Lyngstad is so much underrated as a singer, a pity that people are blinded by Agnetha who of course is a marvelous singer as well but only see her as the A in ABBA, Anni-Frid Lyngstad is trulely a talent which we'll never see ever again, Hurray for Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The band was initially named Touch, but after departing with their management over creative differences, they renamed themselves the Spice Girls. For all the great bands like Fanny, The Slits, L-7, The Go-Gos, The Bangles, and so on, there are several dozen—nay, several hundred—who score one hit (or fewer) and then disappear before the ink’s dried on their record contracts. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and… She was the first female to dominate the Billboard charts. I have always felt that Carly's songs are so real and lack pretension. in the 60's! As the '70s continued on, a group of passionate and talented female musicians took over the decade's music scene. L.T.D. I don't know what her range is, but what she does within that range is astounding. The set the standard for hard rocking music and then kept evolving. I admire her for being only interested in the music and never being a diva, her writings are genius! Who could forget Dionne? Luckily we got to embrace this first wave of girl power and hope the likes of All Saints, Spice Girls, Girls Aloud etc appreciate the roads these epic girl groups paved for them! Indie-pop newcomers MisterWives (a play off of the term “sister wives,” since the band is one girl and four guys) ... becoming a crucial voice in the U.K. post-punk movement of the late '70s. There have also been a number of Black women superstars who got their start to … ABBA wouldn't be complete without you. Such a sad sad story yet what a joy was brought with her perfect voice. I have been a BIG fan of Vikki Carr since I was in my teens. The music is still played on commercials, clubs, movies(American Hustle) and T.V. it would be Nana Mouskouri, not Helen. A star full of golden explosions. Real vocals sung without the need for auto tune, and resorting to wearing boob tubes and miniskirts half way up the crack of their ass to get noticed. We were in Awe of her voice, & later her movie FUNNY GIRL! All I can say is She is one of the greatest female vocalist I have even listened to. Created in 2003 by Robin Antin, this 15 million physical record selling and 40 million record selling group consists of (including past members) Nicole Scherzinger, CarmitBachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt. A vocal range in pure opposition to that of Arthur Brown's. Still recording and touring. She was NOT humble!   It was an introduction to genres kids aren't as privy to now! A girl group is a popular music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. Their debut single in 1996, "Wannabe," was the first in a string of six consecutive No. Ronstadt had the best voice in pop music history. Debbie Harry, and Donna Summer should both be in the top 5. Thanks to her chocolate-velvet voice such songs as Knowing Me, Knowing You; Money, Money, Money; Fernando; One Man, One Woman; I Have A Dream; The King Has His Crown; Lovers Live A Little Longer; Super Trouper; Andante, Andante have taken on their proper sound. While the term “girl group” was not coined until the 1950’s to describe women that sang together, the Black all-women music group has a long history within the U.S., and has had a large impact on American pop culture. She is a true blonde, golden and amazing women and a singer. Thank you Anne for the voice, the music, and the memories. Riot Grrrl Joan Jett Grunge Die Füchsin Hip Hop Women Of Rock New Wave Rockn Roll Shabby Look. And then there were some of her best songs that unfortunately did not get the attention they should have, so please listen to "Poor Little Fool", "Somewhere in The Night" and "One More Night" and "Let Me Be Your Woman". And listen to her different recordings, she just got a WONDERFUL voice going from country music, to latino pop, mariachis, blues etc... As Sinatra and others said, she is definitely one of the best female singer in the US, and besides such a very hearted person. Topics: Amusing. Oct 17, 2017 - Explore David Koval's board "Girl Bands 70s and Beyond!" Her vocal range is amazing and the rich alto soothes the soul. Loved Cass Elliott. She was the first female to dominate the Billboard charts. Followed her on T.V., have her music, autographed photos, posed with her, attended concerts. The Pearls—duo from Liverpool who had a successful run in the mid-1970s, even scoring a top ten hit with ‘Guilty.’ She didn't have a lot of showmanship or fancy outfits. Olivia could sing almost every genre. I believe her voice was almost angelic, as someone else said. 1000 and ca. Book a 70s Band on The Bash and you’ll be in for a blast from the past! English Boys, Little Girl Lies, and Rip Her to Shreds sound like the work of one voice inhabited by different people. The Murmaids The Supremes were the first girl group to reach number one in the charts with their album ‘The Supremes A’Go-Go’. Fantasm—a one-off, one single/one album band featuring Cynthia Lane, Liza Moberg, Rasheeda Moore, Susan Scanell, Tracy Scoggins. I’m very happy that evil witch is dead for good. And here's the thing, even when she's just talking, her speaking voice, her tone, and her inflection... these things just make her seem like somebody you absolutely want as your closest friend! The Who is regarded as a major influence by many modern-day rock bands and musicians. Whenever I'm feeling stressed, sad, or angry, I would listen to her songs and they take me away from those bad feelings. By Fiona Hyde Sunday 12 Jan 2014, 11:00 AM. No matter the event, 70s Bands can make for great entertainment. Following the record deal, auditions were held, bringing us the group that rose to mainstream fame. Variety shows were BIG on T.V. A huge range, perfect pitch and impeccable intonation. MAGNIFICENT! If you have listened to her in interviews, she is very humble and sometime self-deprecating, and often very funny. As already the most visible women member of '70s rock kingpins Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks was well-positioned to become a bona fide solo rock star during the '80s.Her output generally didn't disappoint those with high expectations, even if Nicks' personal life and the status of her band began to show signs of wear and tear. Thanks to her chocolate-velvet voice some songs like "Knowing Me, Knowing You"; "Money, Money, Money"; "Fernando"; "One Man, One Woman"; "I Have A Dream"; "The King Has Lost His Crown"; "Lovers Live A Little Longer"; "Super Trouper"; "Andante, Andante"; "Our Last Summer"; "The Piper"; "The Visitors" and "When All Is Said And Done" have taken on their proper sound. B. It seems that she can sing others' hit songs and pull it off with her own style. She is just so great, you should see her performing alive! A La Carte—German disco band formed in 1978 who had hits across most of Europe with the singles “When the Boys Come Home,” “Doctor, Doctor” and “Doo Wah Diddy Diddy.”  They even released four albums between 1980-1984. Who knew? This was also true of other famous bands and artists. Nobody loves that monster! And they eventually became popular based on the type of music they played, whether it is a ballad, pop, disco, rock and roll, and country music. Girl band members from 90s and 00s then and now. The Bands and Artists of the 1970s. Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "the Bad Boys from Boston" since they were formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. And then there are bands like these glamorous groups—who managed a record deal, had the hit single and even produced a handful of albums—sometimes well-received albums. Top 100 Bands with Female Lead Singer(s). Unfortunately many of her songs were under contract and she had to perform the difficult show tunes in most cases. Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard) formed Adam and the Ants in 1977 and quickly acquired a cult following. Some of the finest progressive, blues rock, and hard rock bands emerged during this time. Adam and the Ants were an English new wave band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Members of many female bands that disbanded in the '70s embarked on successful solo careers in the '80s and '90s. LOVE Dionne! Girls Can’t Help It—British pop band who lasted two single releases 1982-83. Via Flashbak. The original or "classic" girl-group phenomenon had a damn good run, in that period from 1961 to '64, when some 750 girl groups put singles onto the pop chart. 9) Dum Dum Girls Often seen in all black on the stages of alternative rock music festivals and shows, the Dum Dum Girls band transpired as the creative musical child of Dee Dee Penny in 2008. Their success in the U.S. has been limited, but the first two albums, "DNA" and "Salute ," did hit the top 10. Paul Natkin/Getty Images. Until you hear you, you never knew such unmatched ferocious power could be at once so tender, so refined, so magical. Helen Reddy, Kate Bush, Carole King, Carly Simon, Ann Murray, Barbera Streisand, Gladys Knight, Cher, Elkie Brooks, Phobe Snow, Bette Midler, Siouxsie Sioux, Agnetha Anni Frid of ABBA. She had a unique voice and wrote all her own songs. I was MESMERIZED by her vocals at 13 in the movie score GOLDFINGER! Beauty, class and the voice of an angel! A fantastic voice and beautiful interpretation of songs. The Murmaids The Supremes were the first girl group to reach number one in the charts with their album ‘The Supremes A’Go-Go’. Big hair and lipgloss: Unsung girl groups of the 70s and 80s 12.02.2016. But unlike disco, the band and its music prevailed. These bands brought girl power to the top of the charts for more than 20 years. Thus Helen should be the "Queen of 1970s Americana Pop", since it is consistent with Helen's Billboard Charts achievements, her charting, her being the jack of all trades as actress, Las Vegas entertainer, and presenter. No one else sounds like her, no one. In recent years, several all-girl bands that split up in the late '70s and '80s have reunited and released albums. Music. Jan 12th 2014, 11:00 AM 162,001 Views 7 Comments. She is true singer And she really will never get the true recognition that she deserves. In concert she can slip off key, and like Nina Simone, still overwhelm us with the artistry and feeling. She is the most wonderful and beautiful singer in the pop music world! Phantom Blue—Heavy Metal band who released four albums between 1986-1997. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named her "Diva De Tutte Dive", the first true diva of the modern pop era. I have seen Miss Carr many times in concert since the late 1960's and she is wonderful! Post 2000, the heavy metal scene and indie music scene has witnessed an astonishing rise in woman fronted bands. NO background singers necessary! It is generalisation of "There's more pop music to American pop... What kind of pop? " She was the female voice of the 1970s. A great composer and singer, she was already a well known singer/ composer independently in Sweden even before she joined ABBA. Very distinct voice makes any band the key to sucess. She had the whole package voice style and beauty. There was an all girl group called Bertha, and they rocked! She always did an array of different music. Eurodisco. She was a trail blazer. She should be closer to the top. In 1971, when Carole King released her first solo album, Tapestry, the industry was forever altered. Subcategories. Throughout the '70s and early '80s, more women became bona fide rock stars, paving the way for other female artists to rise to the top of the rock genre. The best abba songs are the ones where it is Anni-Frid who is the leading singer : Knowing me Knowing you, Fernando, Super trouper etc. It may seem that girl bands are everywhere we look these days but believe it or not, before the 80s they were practically unheard of. The best singer of ABBA! Olivia was in a class all by herself. Carly Simon writes personal, unique songs. She could belt out even the hardest notes--and then hold them for a while. Female-led bands like the Patti Smith Group and Blondie gained popularity in the 1970s, and played a key role in the development of punk rock. The group existed from 1977 to 1982. artist Pop music's first female mega star, selling millions of record worldwide and pushing the boundaries by crossing into multiple genres. An intimate sound to her voice and great songs make her one of the best singer song writers of the 70's. Ohio 70s Bands. It’s certainly made us want to get our records out! Songs between ca. We had "Auditorium" in school where we learned all the great masters, music-poetry-art! The 1960s girl band that you are most like is The Ronettes! I could go on so I will. St. Louis-based band The Welders. Jul 19, 2015 - Explore Wendy Hulderman's board "Singers & Bands of the 70s, 80s, & 90s", followed by 218 people on Pinterest. A push for mostly all-women bands may be unlikely today because, in a more inclusive scene, female musicians see less of a need to huddle together. Karen can sing something out of Sesame Street and make it sound like a hit (and if memory serves, it was a hit! She was NOT wonderful! Ever! She is also an actress as she proved in playing Mary Magdalena in Jesus Christ Superstar - a Swedish version. Re: 70s girl groups I went to an outdoor rock festival at Rockingham NC Motor Speedway about 1972. . I am using the term rock pretty loosely meaning I may include some borderline rock artists and as well as funk, but I won't be putting any classical, pure jazz, soul, or blues without rock influence on here. In one 13 month period she scored 6 top 4 singles (4 #1s, 1 #2 & 1 #4). When Night initially fell in love with The Donnas, she longed to start an all-girl band; now, she says, she doesn’t even think about gender when forming a band.