My Favourite Live Bands - all female led!
The Bangles
One of my all-time favourite live bands. Great four part harmony singing allied to more than competent playing. But most important, they play as a team - and it shows. Here's an early video from 1984, about the time I first saw them.
Several other instances followed and I never tire of them.
Curved Air
My first love. Curved Air were the first band I saw live and it set the tone for my life to date. Seems they've had more splits and reunions than most, but as long as Sonja Kristina and Darryl Way are present, the spirit of Curved Air remains. This video was shot in 2008 and shows them on their latest re-union tour. At 60, Sonja still cuts it.
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Another great live band that I have seen countless times. Siouxsie - the art deco princess. From the 'Nocturne' DVD filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, this is a classic version of 'Painted Bird'. Watch out for fill-in guitarist, Robert Smith of the Cure.
All About Eve
Ah...Julianne Regan - one of the finest voices in rock. Here's a good example of why from the TOTP performance where she COULD hear the backing track! lol!