Favorite female musicians where looks don't matter? - Page 4

hrodbert696 · #61 02-20-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

(not that I think any of them are ugly - actually this is rather a crass question, no offence to the OP, but it is).

I hesitated before asking it in the first place and I've been keeping quiet to see where discussion would go. But what stirred it for me is how often I see posts about this or that female musician with "she's hot!" appended to it, which I find at least as crass as what I asked, and the idea one often hears expressed that women (but not men) need looks to make it in the entertainment biz, including music. So I wanted to invite the TB community to celebrate women for talent without bringing looks into it.

For the record, I think all people are beautiful, only we aren't all capable of perceiving everybody's beauty. I'm not asking with the idea that any of these women are UNattractive, only that being attractive isn't a factor in our liking them.

Marial · #62 02-20-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Curmei

I was/am a big fan of Marcy Mays from Scrawl, and Mia Zapata from Gits. Really love(d) both their voices and their energy. Mia's story ended awfully, of course, and it's saddening that she didn't have more time to create and grow. Because I admired them so much, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't attracted. But, I have never seen them listed in "top sexiest whatever" lists, either.

I wouldn't generally reply to such queries - as I will always be far less attractive than either of them, but given an excuse to promote some music I really enjoy was too much of an opportunity to pass on

Oh yeah, Mia Zapata was amazing. The documentary on her death and the story of The Gits is heartbreaking.

Fuga21 · #63 02-20-2013, 08:43 AM

~Kira Roessler
~Joan Jett
~Brody Armstrong

HunterBurgan4Me · #64 02-20-2013, 08:49 AM

Nao the drummer from Maximum the Hormone.

She kicks goddamn ass.

And Sina Niklas the screamed vocalist from Orphan Hate

The vocalist in my metal band is a Girl, I have no prejudice against female musicians.

Personatech · #65 02-20-2013, 08:49 AM

Patti Smith

MarkMgibson · #66 02-20-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hrodbert696

I hesitated before asking it in the first place and I've been keeping quiet to see where discussion would go. But what stirred it for me is how often I see posts about this or that female musician with "she's hot!" appended to it, which I find at least as crass as what I asked, and the idea one often hears expressed that women (but not men) need looks to make it in the entertainment biz, including music. So I wanted to invite the TB community to celebrate women for talent without bringing looks into it.

For the record, I think all people are beautiful, only we aren't all capable of perceiving everybody's beauty. I'm not asking with the idea that any of these women are UNattractive, only that being attractive isn't a factor in our liking them.

Fair enough, though you could phrased the question differently. Still, the thread seems to have evolved into one about great female vocalists, regardless of what they look like. So it's a good thread.

I'll put in a vote for Chrissy Amphlett from the Divinyls - she's actually one of the most sensual women I've ever seen on stage (or met personally), but she's certainly no model. Some women just exude sexuality no matter what they look like. She's been one of the greats in Australia for decades, a fantastic singer, and it's a shame the Divinyls didn't gain more international success.

zachoff · #67 02-20-2013, 09:56 AM

Basshappi · #68 02-20-2013, 09:58 AM

Dana Fuchs - I would kneel down and let this woman beat me to death with a garden hose so long as she sang to me while doing it.
Reba McEntire

Biggbass · #69 02-20-2013, 10:00 AM

Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes is an amazing singer and every time I hear her sing I am captivated like a child watching a magician. I love it when she hits the gravel toned high notes.

Re: The Wilson Sisters from a previous post...I met Ann and Nancy a couple of times during my radio days. Even at 10am, after a long night of rock and roll, without makeup, still in their sweats and fuzzy house shoes, those women can render a man speechless.

Joe 1956 · #70 02-20-2013, 12:04 PM

Patrice Rushen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vEJKitX0Ps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMLkgtJ3N0w

MetroBass · #71 02-20-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveHeissner

Ann Wilson of Heart can float my boat - whether she weighs 100 lbs or 300 lbs really doesn't matter. She and her sister Nancy are amazing musicians.

I'll second that.

MetroBass · #72 02-20-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Personatech

Patti Smith

I like her more like this. BTW: She wrote a great novel in "Just kids". Wonderful piece of literature.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVD7gM4-B8g

letsrumble · #73 02-20-2013, 06:41 PM

Beth Ditto from Gossip
Marissa Paternoster from Screaming Females
Brandi Carlile

While not traditionally "attractive", they definitely have IT that makes them stars.

mellowinman · #74 02-20-2013, 07:21 PM

The Wilson Sisters. Looks never mattered, although they both are gorgeous. Still, talent was why they were such a big deal.

Same with Pat Benatar.

What about Joan Baez? What an amazing voice.

Joni Mitchell? One of the most technically proficient singers ever. On the other side of the spectrum, Karen Carpenter. The most emotionally striking singer I can think of.

The Runaways may have been packaged as sexy, but I still think their sound was true vintage punk rock, with a nice nod to classic rock thrown in, and both Joan Jett and Lita Ford proved they had what it took to do the big stage for a long time.

But the queen of them all, for me, is Janis. She was channeling something from another world, and still gives me goosebumps.

**mjac28** · #75 02-20-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nev375

Tracy Chapman

I thought about this one but I really dug her looks when she first came out. I would have to say Courtney Love without makeup.

**gard0300** · #76 02-20-2013, 07:29 PM

Carol Kay

**mjac28** · #77 02-20-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe 1956

Patrice Rushen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vEJKitX0Ps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMLkgtJ3N0w

Joe she was hot back in the day come on now

Joe 1956 · #78 02-21-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mjac28

Joe she was hot back in the day come on now

Oh yeah, I didn't care for the beaded hair, but around the time of Posh she was a looker and a half.

EDIT: add Keiko Matsui to the list.

Personatech · #79 02-21-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MetroBass

I like her more like this. BTW: She wrote a great novel in "Just kids". Wonderful piece of literature.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVD7gM4-B8g

Of course - she's never really topped "Horses". I just thought it more appropriate to have a clip of her as she is today. BTW, "Banga" does have some of her best stuff since her "comeback" 15 years ago and "April Fool" also features Tom Verlaine on guitar.

CJAtheBassman · #80 02-21-2013, 08:52 AM

When I saw the title of this thread, Adele immediately came to mind and based on some of the other replies on here, it appears that I wasn't the only one who thought of her (something of which I am very glad).
Adele is a really great singer and she is very pretty (even without makeup), but people who have been spoiled by the likes of Lady Gaga and Beyonce are always taking issue with her weight. To quote her, "I don't make music for the eyes, I make music for the ears."