mr dave

there's a simple reason why you don't see more female rock singers.

mainstream rock is still rooted in classic rock and most of the songs are about getting laid. classic rock started out being about rebellion, aggression, being decadent and dirty, coming from the wrong side of the tracks. it wasn't nice and flowery, and about getting in touch with their emotions. rock music is very much based around the cack, the guitar (being the predominant instrument) is an obvious phallic symbol.

even as open and equal as our society likes to think it is, it still sounds offsetting to hear a woman being sexually aggressive as a front person in a rock band. even in genres where women are predominantly front and center they're generally passive in their sexuality, they act all coy and innocent, and assert themselves indirectly to draw attention.

it's not always the case but more often than not it's how it works out. a passive front person for a rock band generally doesn't work nearly as well as an aggressive one.

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