Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee took to social media to vent about a topic that, unfortunately, is nothing new to anyone: the lack of women in the world of rock.
Lee begins the post explaining that on Monday, the day before the text was published, she was asked about the subject in an interview, but hadn't thought of anything good to say at that moment, but now, she writes what she would have liked to have said. “Honestly, women ARE ignored. We ARE left out of the memories at the end of it all. It’s harder to do this on the cover or on the radio. Because our face isn’t the classic, quintessential rock face… if you’re thinking of it as a literal face. I think it’s subconsciously embedded in our brains that women in rock are somehow less authentic, as if we’re the next generation. We’re part 2. Not the original. A small, unbranded niche.”
“But here’s the thing: the true heart of rock is the spirit of REBELLION. Going against the grain. Challenging viewpoints, breaking societal rules, and unapologetically being who you are. We’re supposed to be the mothers, girlfriends, fans. But there are those rogue dissenters who don’t fit the mold and won’t let that stop them from doing what they dream of – and THAT is rock n roll! So, all you women, making your mark on the rock world and changing the game, you are real. 1000 times more legitimate than any riff meister who just looks at the paper!”
Amy concludes the text by taking the opportunity to congratulate the band The Pretty Reckless , which features Taylor Momsen as vocalist ( who will be on Evanescence's new single, "New Me" ), for achieving the number one position on the active rock at the moment.
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