Drawing from the likes of Janis Joplin, Grace Slick and Patti Smith, the following artists have ushered the Rock and Roll female into the 21st century, and dare we say, cranked it up a notch! In their honor, here’s our list of the Top 5 Women of Rock!

1. Amy Lee (Evanescence)

2. Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)

3. Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth)

4. Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart)

5. Meg White (The White Stripes)