These Women Have Staked Their Claims as Top Lead Guitarists

The Roches: "The Roches"

The Roche's self-titled album shed light on feminism and the false and dangerous structures of sexism. It paved the way for women musicians to play and write more freely without fear of backlash from men in the industry.

Alicia Keys: "Songs in A Minor"

Alicia Keys graduated high school at 16 and pursued a record deal with Columbia Records. After she signed, she released "Songs in A Minor" to address the blatant racism and disrespect she experienced due to her age, race, and gender while trying to build her reputation. Now, she's one of music's biggest successes.