Dum Dum Girls

I had no idea how oppressed women were in Saudi until I read the biography, Princess by Jean P. Sasson. Saudi women have so few rights it`s hard for us Westerners to imagine how restricted their lives are, both in public and, more insidiously, at home.
Those driving protesters are showing real courage !

Afro-pop group, Zap Mama are in a much happier situation, even if their vehicle is in need of some attention :-

I can't really think of any standouts to be honest, at least not for ALL-girl bands.

Bikini Kill wasn't technically all-girl, but they were a big-time feminist group. And even they were kind of meh, but this is still one of my favourite 90's songs:

poison

The Runaways

I personally really enjoy both Joan Jett and Cherie Curry's hoarse voices which proceed to celebrate being young and wild in America. Starting with their self-titled album from 1976 I really get a feel for their ability to bring a rock and roll element but in a light almost pop-like sound. Being an all group was great for a starters as there was a dominant scene of male rockers during these days such as Zeppelin and Uriah Heap. They produced 4 albums which did incredibly well overseas (Asia) and they gave a voice to rebellious girls all over.

I'm a sucker for Cherry Bomb but I can't get past Is It Day Or Night. Their lyrics again tend to follow the delinquent type rantings of life but with an upbeat sense of being free to rock out at the same time.

Out of this album my ultimate song is You Drive Me Wild. Sadly, in the end things got too much for Cherie who lost the plot from years of drug abuse (part of the scene) and the band continued on without her. After the 4th album was released in 1978 there was disagreement on the musical style they all wanted to take so they broke up April 1979.

I read on Wiki that there was a girl Gayle Welch from New Zealand (my house land), and formed a Runaways type album with the Runaway right holders encouragement. Very interesting indeed.

Now it's your turn, what band do you wish could be still around now? Hook us up with a review this thread will not be full of rubbish please or I will delete it. I am aiming to improve my reviewing and want to encourage you all to do so to. Feel free to however to discuss the bands/artists brought up during this thread.

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There's just too many (though most are underrated, and hard to find)
Some of my favourites:

Malaria!



X-Ray Spex



The Slits (most of their line-ups)



Team Dresch



ESG



Chicks On Speed

The Breeders

http://www.google.com/url?url=http:/...x2lq-w&cad=rja

http://www.google.com/url?url=http:/...ri6yug&cad=rja

Yes i know the drummer is a MAN. I cheated.