Girl in a Band

Frequently, talented female rock musicians are confronted with the same tired question: what is it like to be a woman in a band? For many, witnessing a woman masterfully playing the guitar or energetically pounding the drums remains somewhat unusual. As soon as women began forming their own bands, they were quickly categorized with labels like rock chick, girl band, or one half of a rock ‘n’ roll duo. Kate Mossman seeks to move past these stereotypes of fallen angels, grunge babes, and rock chicks by uncovering untold stories from the heart of the rock scene to explore whether the experience has always been different for women in bands.