In WOMEN MAKE NOISE musicians, journalists, promoters and fans excavate the hidden story of the all-girl band: from country belles of the 20s-40s and girl groups of the 60s, to prog rock goddesses, women's liberationists and punks of the 70s-80s; from riot grrrl activists and queercore anarchists of the 90s to radical protesters Pussy Riot and the most inspiring all-girl bands today. These aren't the manufactured acts of some pop svengali, these groups write their own songs, play their own
instruments and make music together on their own terms.
All-girl bands have made radical contributions to feminism, culture and politics as well as well as producing some unique, influential and innovative music. It's time to celebrate the outspoken voices, creative talents and gutsy performances of the all-girl bands who demand we take notice.
By:
Victoria Yeulet,
Elizabeth K. Keenan,
Sini Timonen,
Jackie Parsons
Edited by:
Julia Downes
Imprint: Supernova Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: First
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9780956632913
ISBN 10: 0956632912
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 November 2012
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Introducing the All-girl Band: 7 Finding Comfort in Contradiction Julia Downes 1. Female Pioneers in Old-time and Country Music 17 Victoria Yeulet 2. Puppets on a String? Girl Groups of the 50s and 60s 37 Elizabeth K. Keenan 3. Truth Gotta Stand: 60s Garage, Beat and 70s Rock 62 Sini Timonen 4. Prog Rock: A Fortress They Call 'The Industry' 83 Jackie Parsons 5. Feminist Musical Resistance in the 70s and 80s 108 Deborah Withers 6. You Create, We Destroy: Punk Women 153 Jane Bradley 7. Post-Punk: Raw, Female Sound 187 Rhian E. Jones 8. Subversive Pleasure: Feminism in DIY Hardcore 215 Bryony Beynon 9. Queercore: Fearless Women 238 Val Rauzier 10. Riot Grrrl, Ladyfest and Rock Camps for Girls 259 Elizabeth K. Keenan and Sarah Dougher Epilogue: Pussy Riot and the Future 292 Julia Downes Notes 297 Bibliography 315
Julia Downes is a musician, promoter, academic, editor and writer whose published work includes contributions to Riot Grrrl Revolution Girl Style Now (2007) and In Bound and Unbound: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Genders and Sexualities (2008). She lives in Leeds, plays drums in the band Vile Creatures and runs gigs in clubs, pubs community centres and alternative venues as well as producing a riot grrrl zine.
Reviews for Women Make Noise: Girl Bands from Motown to the Modern
'Fascinating, diverse and, most importantly, inspiring - the title alone is as much a rallying cry as a joyous statement of truth.' Zoe Street Howe, author of Typical Girls? The Story Of The Slits and other music titles
