29 Women Who Pioneered Hard Rock + Heavy Metal
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These are the women who helped pioneer hard rock and metal throughout the 20th century, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Angela Gossow.
Loudwire on Instagram: Happy International Women's Day 🤘 here are some of the women who've helped shape hard rock and metal into what it is today. @loudwire link in bio to see
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