Let's try to have a discussion free of trolling, flaming, disrespect, etc.
Do you think it is difficult for women to make a name for themselves in the realm of rock music? Is the music industry sexist? Do women face a double standard? Do you think a woman musician's appearance is noticed more often than her playing? Are women musicians stereotyped as being in it for the attention and not being as good as men? Why are women bassists so much more common than guitarists/drummers? Are women in bands considered a "gimmick" as opposed to serious musicians who made the band through their skills? Are some men threatened by women who are just as good or better at playing an instrument? Will women musicians ever be taken as seriously or respected as much as male musicians?
I'd especially be interested in input from lady musicians themselves. Did you face prejudice in the music industry? What obstacles did you have to overcome? Do you think rock music is considered "unladylike?" What advice do you have for girls who love rock music and want to be involved in it?
One of my pet peeves is when guys say, "I don't like women's voices." Because PJ Harvey and Fiona Apple sound
just like Britney Spears.
And for that matter, Robert Plant sounds exactly like Trent Reznor.
