RMC 2000: GRL Power = Star Power!
Ann Wilson of Heart receives the Woman of Valor Award from Merilee Rush (left). Ronnie Spector poses with May Pang (right) following Ronnie's heart-felt keynote address.
Ageism - This Topic Is Getting Old - a panel discussion with (left to right) Amy Rigby, Shannon Curfman, moderator Veronika Kalmar, Tania Elizabeth (The Duhks), Gretchen Christopher (The Fleetwoods) and Wanda Jackson.
Indigo Alone. Amy Ray gave a rousing keynote speech focusing on artistic independence and low-power radio and debuted her song "Lucy Stoners" from her first solo album. The audience gave a collective gasp hearing that the Indigo Girls had never had a feature article done on them in Rolling Stone.
A panel on Women's Music and "queer" rock featured (left to right) Rachel Mordecai, June Millington (Fanny, Institute for Musical Arts), writer/activist Jennifer Baumgardner, Melissa Ferrick and Kate Schellenbach (Luscious Jackson).
Penelope Houston (The Avengers) (left) performs while Jessicka (Scarling, Jack Off Jill) visits with Courtney Love following Courtney's brilliant two plus hour surprise Q&A session (right).
- Watch a cool and informative 8-minute video documentary about the evolution of ROCKRGRL
- See Patti Smith's Keynote Speech 11/11/05 in its entirety - courtesy of The Seattle Channel
- Here is the archived site from the ROCKRGRL Music Conference 2005
Let's Hear It for the Boys
Over the years, ROCKRGRL had its share of very special male fans too. Now you know what Kid Rock (left) REALLY does in bed.
The late, great Joey Ramone (right) proudly posed in his ROCKRGRL t-shirt. He is seen here with pal Liv Tyler.