She Bop 2: The Definitive History of Women in Rock, Pop and Soul

Since its publication in 1995, the first edition of Lucy O'Brien's book has garnered worldwide acclaim. This fully revised and updated edition, with an additional chapter and dozens of extra interviews, is the ultimate hands-on history of women in rock, pop and soul. Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Dusty Springfield, Patti Smith, Madonna, Joni Mitchell, Whitney Houston, Courtney Love, Alanis Morissette, Destiny's Child - all the key names are here. But 'She Bop 2' refuses to look at women artists simply as personalities, problems or victims. From Dream Babes to rock chicks, Riot Grrrls and ragamuffins, Girlpower, Lilith Fair rock, and the rise of the corporate Diva, 'She Bop 2' is the uncompromising story of women as creators and innovators.