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Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
The DIY aspect of punk rock made it easier for a woman such as Siouxsie Sioux, Deborah Harry, Marianne Faithfull and Kim Deal to find a place in music. "That was the beuty of the punk thing," Chrissie Hynde later said. "[Sexual] discrimination didn't exist in that scene."
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Debbie Harry
- In these groups:
- Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Cancerians
Debbie Harry
Actress, Singer / 1945 -
Debbie Harry is a singer and actress who became famous for leading the new wave band Blondie. Her blond hair and cool sexuality made her an instant music icon.
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Annie Lennox
- In these groups:
- Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
- Famous Scottish People
- AIDS Activists
Annie Lennox
Songwriter / 1954 -
Annie Lennox is a singer/songwriter known for her work with the Eurythmics and as a solo act. Her hits include “Sweet Dreams,” “Who’s That Girl?” and “Why.”
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Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1951 -
Chrissie Hynde came to fame as the frontwoman for the Pretenders. Hits "Brass in Pocket" and "My City Was Gone" became rock anthems in the 1970s and 80s.
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Patti Smith
- In these groups:
- Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
Patti Smith
Songwriter, Singer, Journalist, Poet / 1946 -
Patti Smith is a highly influential figure in the New York City punk rock scene, starting with her 1975 album Horses. Her biggest hit is the single "Because the Night."
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Kim Deal
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Kim Deal
Bassist, Songwriter, Singer / 1961 -
Kim Deal is a musician who played bass and sang for the Pixies before forming the Breeders and later the Amps. -
Tina Weymouth
- In these groups:
- Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Tina Weymouth
Bassist / 1950 -
Tina Weymouth is best known as the bassist in the band The Talking Heads.

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