Pat Benatar's 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot' legacy: how the rock anthem empowered women, broke barriers, and shaped music ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The song became an instant success, becoming No. 1 in several countries and landing at No. 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

From powerful ballads to headbanging anthems, female rockers have left an indelible mark on music history. Join us as we celebrate the fierce women who shattered the glass ceiling of rock music! Our ...

The 1970s music scene sparkled with female talent who briefly captured our hearts with unforgettable hits. These women may have only climbed the charts once, but their songs became part of the ...

In many ways, the 1990s provided a watershed moment for female-fronted rock bands. Music fans were treated to a plethora of groups that showcased extremely talented, creative and powerful women ...

Rock music was dominated by spectacle, and female artists eventually carved out a space in a male-dominated industry. Yet, not every chart-topper aged well. Some were more style than substance, others ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With her five-octave range, Mariah Carey has one of the most powerful and impressive voices of all time. She is a top '90s female ...

The year 1971 was a special one in popular music. The 1960s were conclusively over, and the sounds were changing. Out was the early proto-rock of the 1950s and early 60s. In was music with more depth, ...

The 1970s produced some of the most talented, prolific and iconic female vocalists of all time. From once-in-a-lifetime voices like Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin to pop culture royalty like Patti ...

Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There's just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has ...

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