Female Guitarists Who Made History

Joan Jett - Joan Jett is arguably one of the most important figures in rock 'n' roll, and indeed she's a great guitarist. 

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Kaki King - There isn't an abundance of female guitar virtuosos, but Kaki King surely fits the bill. Her playing often mixes elements of modern classical, progressive jazz, and pop.

Nili Brosh - The Israeli-American guitarist has collaborated with the likes of with Steve Vai and DragonForce. In 2017, Brosh joined the cast of Cirque du Soleil's production.

Susan Tedeschi - Best known for her work with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the guitarist is truly outstanding.

Ana Popović - The Serbian guitarist was hailed by Bruce Springsteen as "one helluva a guitar player." Ana Popović is one of the best contemporary blues guitarists. 

Marnie Stern - Marnie Stern's tapping technique is second to none. She's best known for being a member of The 8G Band from the show 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'

Emily Remler - In 1985, the late Jazz virtuoso was named "Guitarist of the Year" in Down Beat magazine's poll. Despite being just 32 when Remler left us, her legacy lives on. 

Annie Clark (St. Vincent) - Grammy-winner Annie Clark, AKA St. Vincent, may be a multi-instrumentalist, but she really does shine with a guitar in her hands. 

Tracy Chapman - Not only is Tracy Chapman an acclaimed singer-songwriter, but she also happens to be a really good guitarist; an instrument she's been playing since she was eight. 

Yvette Young - Best known for fronting the math rock band Covet, Yvette Young first found fame on YouTube with her complex, virtuoso-style playing. 

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