She's a Rebel - (Live Girls) 2nd Edition by Gillian G Gaar (Paperback)

About the Book

Gaar's critically acclaimed, breakthrough book became an instant classic upon its publication in 1992. Arranged chronologically and told with impassioned detail, "She's A Rebel" charts a half century of women performers. 75 photos.

Book Synopsis

From an acclaimed music writer, this modern classic with a preface by Yoko Ono celebrates the triumphant history of legendary women in rock and pop.

"She's A Rebel is as thoroughly entertaining as it is researched ... It's exhaustive and exhilarating." --Billboard

Gillian G. Gaar's critically acclaimed, breakthrough book, the first full history of women in rock and pop ever written, became an instant classic upon its publication in 1992.

Arranged chronologically and told with impassioned detail, She's A Rebel charts a half century of women performers from the early R&B singers of the 1950s, to the girl groups, Motown acts, folksingers, and rock chicks of the 1960s, to the punk rebels and pop divas of the 1970s, to the brash all-girl bands, rappers, and riot grrls of the 1980s and 1990s. This expanded ten-year anniversary edition features over 75 photos and includes three all-new chapters on all the major artists of the last decade as well as an insider's look at the music industry and the emerging power of women rock stars.

With new preface by Yoko Ono and dozens of new profiles and interviews with performers such as Courtney Love, L7, Bikini Kill, the Breeders, Sarah McLachlan, Ani di Franco, Sheryl Crow, Sleater Kinney, Alanis Morrisette, Lucinda Williams, Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, Lauryn Hill, Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, Bjork, and many others, this book captures the amazing explosion of women's voices and talent in the music world.

Review Quotes

"She's A Rebel is as thoroughly entertaining as it is researched ... It's exhaustive and exhilarating."--Billboard

"A first-rate rock-'n'-roll history with enough lively detail and thoughtful analysis to put to shame the marginalization of women rockers decried by Gaar .... Essential reading for rock fans--particularly those with large record collections and open minds."--Kirkus Reviews

"Gillian Gaar seems to have a mind like a filing system and it shows ... Her comprehensiveness is put to good use in this exhaustive survey of women's rightful place behind the microphone."--Independent

"Much-needed history and examination of women's role in the turbulent world of modern music."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Gillian G. Gaar, a freelance writer and photographer based in Seattle, has contributed to numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, Mojo, Cdnow, Ms., and Goldmine. Her writing has also appeared in many anthologies including Trouble Girls: The Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock.