Rock, pop, and rap music combine elements of blues, gospel, and sometimes country music in three different ways to create three distinct but closely related styles since the 1950's.

Gaar, Gillian G. She's a Rebel : The History of Women in Rock & Roll. Seattle, WA: Seal Press, 1992.

Written by a journalist, this book tells the story of women in rock and pop music over the past 40 years by means of interviews and anecdotes from performers, writers, and producers with a commentary on the rock music business. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 781.66082 G111, S554, 1992

Lewis, Lisa A.. Gender Politics and MTV : Voicing the Difference. Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 1990.

An analysis of the MTV network in terms of the role of women: in television, as musicians, and in the history of rock music. Includes an extensive bibliography of current and useful sources. Perkins -- CALL NUMBER: 384.5554 L674, G325, 1990

Reynolds, Simon and Joy Press. The Sex Revolts : Gender, Rebellion, and Rock 'n' Roll. Cambridge, MS: Harvard University Press, 1995.

A brand new book about how the history of rock music has been affected by men and women told in the language of the genre with sections like "rebel misogynies" on the male side and "Riot Grrrls and rebels" on the female side. Numerous musicians are mentioned including Jimi Hendrix, My Bloody Valentine, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Madonna and more. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 781.66082 R465, S518, 1995

Steward, Sue. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered : True Life Stories of Women in Pop. Boston, MS: South End Press, 1984.

Full of pictures charting the history of pop music in its native Britain, this books tells the story of the women who have fit in and fared well along with those who did not. Some artists covered are Grace Jones, Sade, Cilla Black, and Annie Lennox. Music -- CALL NUMBER: 784.5088042 S849, S578, 1984

Joplin, Janice. Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits. New York: Columbia, 1988.

10 tracks from an original women in rock known for her scratchy, powerful voice including her classic "Piece Of My Heart" and a rock rendition of Gershwin's classic "Summertime". Music Media Center -- CALL NUMBER: CD 2490

Madonna. The Immaculate Collection. New York: Sire/Warner Bros., 1990.

This disc contains 18 of her greatest hits written between 1981 and 1990 like "Lucky Star" and "Holiday" from the beginning of her career and more recent tunes like "Vogue" and "Justify My Love". Music Media Center -- CALL NUMBER: CD 2537

Queen Latifah. All Hail the Queen. New York: Tommy Boy, 1989.

15 tracks by the queen of rap with her group Flavor Unit and other featured artists. Includes songs like "Latifah's Law" and "Evil That Men Do". Music Media Center -- CALL NUMBER: CD 2634

Salt-n-Pepa. Very Necessary. New York: Next Plateau/London, 1993.

An album recorded by three feminist rappers who were the first to break through this male-dominated genre. They call themselves "Salt", "Pepa", and "Spinderella". With tunes like "I've Got AIDS" and "Somebody's Getting On My Nerves". Music Media Center -- CALL NUMBER: CD 3023

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