She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism with Katherine Yeske Taylor

Today, our guest is Kathrine Yeske Taylor,  a rock journalist who has interviewed hundreds of musicians.  In her book, “She’s a Badass,” Taylor focuses on twenty significant women in rock such as Ann Wilson, Joan Osborne, Paula Cole, Suzi Quatro, Orianthi and more.  She devotes an entire chapter to each one, taking an in-depth look at the incredible talent and influence they had on our music landscape.

Order the book:

She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism

https://www.kingsbookstore.com/book/9781493072545

Kathrine’s social media:

https://www.facebook.com/katherine.yeske.taylor/

https://www.instagram.com/kyt_in_nyc/

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Music List:

1. Suzi Quatro
   Suzi Quatro – “Can The Can” (1973)
2. Ann Wilson
   Heart - "Barracuda" (1977)
3. Exene Cervenka (X)
   John Doe and Exene Cervenka (X)- The New World live (1983) 
4. Gina Schock
   The Go-G0’s – “We Got The Beat” -American Bandstand (1982)
5. Lydia Lunch
   Sonic Youth & Lydia Lunch-“Death Valley '69” (1985)
6. Suzanne Vega
   “Luka” (1988)
7. Cherie Currie (the Runaways)
   The Runaways – “Cherry Bomb”  (2007)
8. Joan Osborne
    Joan Osborne – “One Of Us” (1996)
9. Donita Sparks (L7)
   L7 – “Pretend That We're Dead” (Live At The Download Festival 2018)
10. Amy Ray (Indigo Girls)
    Indigo Girls – “Closer to Fine” (on David Letterman 1989)
11. Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses, the Breeders, Belly)
    Belly - Feed The Tree (1993)
12. Paula Cole
    Paula Cole – “I Don't Want to Wait” (1996)
13. Tobi Vail (Bikini Kill)
    Bikini Kill – “Rebel Girl” (1992)
14. Laura Veirs
    Laura Veirs - "Sun Song" (2013)
15. Catherine Popper
    Puss n Boots- "Jesus, Etc." (2013)
16. Amanda Palmer
    Amanda Palmer – “Runs In The Family” (2008)
17. Bonnie Bloomgarden (Death Valley Girls)
    Death Valley Girls - "Magic Powers" (The Roxy 2022)
18. Orianthi
    Orianthi - "According To You" (2009)
19. Fefe Dobson
    Fefe Dobson - "Stuttering" (2010)
20. Sade Sanchez (L.A. Witch)
    L A Witch - "Fire Starter" (2020)

 

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