Joan Jett's legacy in rock music is immeasurable ... Jett's feminism has served as an inspiration to countless women pursuing their dreams in music. Some of her most beloved songs include ...

An introduction to some of the women that broke down barriers in the heavy metal and hard rock music scenes. You can count the pioneering women musicians in heavy metal and hard rock on two hands.

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