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13 Women Who Changed the History of Rock ’n’ Roll Forever

From the birth of the electric guitar riff to arena-shaking anthems, these 13 trailblazing women shattered industry barriers and redefined rock ’n’ roll forever.

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  1. Sister Rosetta Tharpe with guitar
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Throughout the decades, women have not merely participated in rock ’n’ roll—they invented its signature sounds, pioneered heavy guitar riffs, and broke commercial barriers that reshaped global culture.

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