Backstage Music Magazine Backstage Music Magazine March 2017 Issue 2 | Page 6

You’re equal, and it’s about your talent, not about your physical appearance.

As it has been for years, women in the music industry have been judged more on how they dressed on stage, and the attention seemed to radiate more to their appearance rather than their musical talent. But those days are finally feeling far behind us. Women bring a connection between the music and the listener that is beautiful in its own unique way.

As the great Lzzy Hale has said, women have accomplished great things and become great leaders. With so much being said about rights, it’s easy to get lost in all the static. Recently Hale posted on Halestorms website, commenting on the recent Woman’s March, to which she pointed out something that is one of the most cherished aspects of the rock music industry.

Women in Rock

Written by Angela Tuetken

Photos by Clint Burton and Travis Eisenhard

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