International Women’s Week (6): In a world of Taylor Swifts, dare to be a Lzzy Hale!

 

 

Suzi Quatro.  Joan Jett.  Chrissie Hynde.  Patti Smith.  The Wilson Sisters.  Tina Turner.  Pat Benatar.  Tina Weymouth.  Women in rock had a moment in the late 70’s and early 80’s.  And then, at least in the U.S., the moment ended. Most American female rockers today are in cover bands, like Zeparella, who just do Led Zeppelin covers.  But out of a small town in Pennsylvania come Halestorm, founded and led by Lzzy Hale, who writes original material, sings, plays multiple instruments and generally kicks a**.

 

“I Miss the Misery”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpJAmlnBxoA

 

“Love Bites (So do I)”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awz0Qf7uPSw