Who is the greatest female rock singer of all time?

  • 8: Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) ...
  • 7: Ann Wilson (Heart) ...
  • 6: Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane) ...
  • 5: Tina Turner. ...
  • 4: Joan Jett (The Runaways, Joan Jett And The Blackhearts) ...
  • 3: Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) ...
  • 2: Debbie Harry (Blondie) ...
  • 1: Patti Smith. Punk poet Patti Smith needs no introduction.
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Who is considered the first female rock star?

In October 1970, Janis Joplin died of an accidental heroin overdose. She'd been recording what would be her final album. Released posthumously, "Pearl" would soar to #1 …
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Who is the queen of rock of all time?

Janis Joplin was dubbed the first queen of rock 'n' roll, and her voice is singular. She was rough around the edges, vulnerable and charismatic, and she paved the way for countless women in rock.
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Who are the greatest female vocalists of all time?

7 of the Greatest Female Vocalists of All Time ...
  • Whitney Houston.
  • Aretha Franklin.
  • Etta James.
  • Céline Dion.
  • Diana Ross.
  • Mariah Carey.
  • Christina Aguilera.
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Which female singer has the best vocal range?

But it's Mariah Carey who takes the prize for the largest vocal range of all. She can reach a low F2 and hit an unbelievable G7, a note that dolphins would envy, and that only some dogs can hear.
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Who is the highest selling female artist of all time?

The Queen of Pop, Madonna, is the bestselling female artist of all time. She's released 14 studio albums, three soundtracks, five live albums and six compilations, plus 63 UK Top 10 singles. Since 1983, she's sold an estimated 335 million albums and singles worldwide.
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Who's the princess of rock and roll?

Lisa Marie Presley: Singer, songwriter, rock and roll princess.
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Who is the mother of rock and roll?

On March 20, 1915, one of the most influential, if largely forgotten, creators of rock and roll was born - Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Tharpe was born Rosetta Nubin (Tharpe being her first husband's name) in Cotton Plant, Arkansas.
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Who's the greatest frontman in rock history?

Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Best Lead Singers of All Time
  • Bono.
  • Mick Jagger. ...
  • Jim Morrison. ...
  • Roger Daltrey. ...
  • Eddie Vedder. ...
  • John Lennon. ...
  • Chris Cornell. ...
  • Kurt Cobain. The Nirvana frontman's career lasted only a handful of years, but he's inarguably one of the greatest songwriters of the past few decades. ...
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Who is the only woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin was an artist of passion, sophistication and command, whose recordings remain anthems that defined soul music.
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Who is the most played female artist?

Pink has topped the list of most played female artists in the 21st century, according to a chart compiled by a music licensing company.
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Who has the most beautiful voice?

Who has the most beautiful voice?
  • Barbra Streisand. Barbra Streisand's unique voice has become a mainstay of American music since the 1960s, earning her the coveted EGOT – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, as well as Tony. ...
  • Etta James. ...
  • Aretha Franklin. ...
  • Whitney Houston. ...
  • Mariah Carey.
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Who Really Invented rock and roll?

While many artists are rock pioneers, Chuck Berry is universally considered the first who put it all together: the country guitar licks, the rhythm and blues beat, and lyrics that spoke to a young generation. In just a few songs, he drew a musical blueprint for what the world would soon know as rock & roll.
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WHO released the first true rock n roll song?

The first rock'n'roll record was 'Rocket 88', recorded by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats at Sam Phillips' Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
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What was the first rock song?

And that's why we agree that Jackie Brenston's “Rocket 88” from 1951 should be considered the first rock and roll song.
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Who is the queen of pop punk?

Lovingly referred to as the princess of pop-punk, Avril Lavigne's music defined the rock-out, teenage angst jams of a generation. In 2002, her first record, Let Go, gave us anthems like “Sk8er Boi,” “Girlfriend,” and “Complicated,” influenced by other giants of the genre like Green Day and Blink-182.
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Who is the queen of the music industry?

Beyonce took the title Queen of Music, and Lizzo handed out queen crowns to several greats in other genres.
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Who is known as the Queen of Soul?

On April 22, 23, and 24, the Houston Symphony pays tribute to Aretha Franklin, celebrated and known world-wide as the Queen of Soul.
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Who is the second best selling female artist of all time?

2. Rihanna. Since her debut single Pon de Replay in 2006, Rihanna has become a pop icon, producing hit after hit. With nine successful albums under her belt, Rihanna quickly became the second best-selling female artist of all-time, selling over 250 million records worldwide.
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Who has 7 octave vocal range?

The seventh octave is the range of notes between C7 and C8. It is easier for very high coloratura sopranos to sing in this octave, but some people who are capable of singing in the bass range (like singers Adam Lopez, Virgo Degan, Nicola Sedda or Dimash Kudaibergen) can do it.
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Who has 5 octave range?

Singers with a wide vocal range

Other big names with a 5-octave range are Shanice, Prince and Kyo, plus jazz singer Rachelle Ferrell.
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Who can sing 10 octaves?

The widest vocal range of any human is 10 octaves ranging from G/G#-5 to G/G#5 (0.7973 Hz - 807.3 Hz), achieved by Tim Storms (USA) at Citywalk Studios in Branson, Missouri, USA, on 1 August 2008. Mr. Storms also holds the record for the lowest vocal note.
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Who sold more records Whitney or Mariah?

The Bajan artist has 257.6 million certified record sales, topping Mariah Carey's sales (137.3 million certified) by over 120 million, Whitney Houston's sales (114.9 million certified) by over 142 million, Lady Gaga's sales (102.1 million certified) by over 150 million, and Beyonce's sales (83.3 million certified) by ...
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