These Female Guitarists Shred Like No Other

Poison Ivy

Ivy was essential to the creation of psychobilly rock alongside husband and Cramps vocalist Lux Interior. She never backed off from violence, danger, and aggression as she embraced the sound of rock and roll. Her notable instrument is a ‘58 Gretsch 6120.

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The More You Know

  • Alice Cooper is an avid golfer and credits the sport to "saving him from his demons".
  • Soft Cell's “Tainted Love” is actually a cover. The original is by Gloria Jones and came out in 1964.
  • Chuck Berry, the Godfather of Rock ‘n’ Roll, originally only performed music to buy photography equipment to support his aspirations of becoming a professional photographer.
  • Jimi Hendrix was kicked out of Little Richard’s band for stealing the spotlight and not wearing the uniform.
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