The Forgotten

I’m ashamed to say I forgot no less than 12 very cool women when I made this list. None of them would have made it to top 10. But they should definitely be on the list of the Top 100 Coolest Women in Music. In no specific order, here they are, the 12 forgotten:



Suzi Quatro – The first woman in rock playing an instrument, how could I forget?




Grace Slick – Made a memorable performance with her band Jefferson Airplane at Woodstock, how could I forget to put her on the list?




Mahalia Jackson – With her strong principles and moral, plus that voice, how could I forget?




Sister Rosetta Tharpe – A woman her age playing electric guitar to gospel music at that time, how could I forget? (make sure you watch the whole clip so you don't miss her solo)




Shirley Bassey – This woman sings no less than four James Bond theme songs, how could I forget her?

Maria Callas – The woman is a legend and an icon for the entire music business, how I could I forget her?




Gladys Knight – With a voice like that, how could I forget to put her on the list? (and also, she is the one that really discovered Jackson 5. Not Diana Ross)

Dinah Washington – A role model and big influence for many soul and jazz singers with her unique style, how could I forget?




Kate Bush – With her unmistakable voice and dramatic image, how could I forget?

Josephine Baker – Controversial dancer and singer, sometimes mentioned as the first black superstar, how could I forget her?




Patsy Cline – She has influenced many artists in many different genres with her rich voice, how could I forget to put her on the list?




Nina Simone – She has written so many good songs and gives each and every one of them new life every time she plays them. How could I forget her?