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Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music
In the early nineties, riot grrrl exploded onto the underground music scene, rejecting both traditional gender roles and their parents' brand of feminism, riot grrrls celebrated and deconstructed femininity. The movement's politically active message of "revolution girl-style now" soon filtered into the mainstream as "girl power," paving the way for today's generation of confident girls who are playing instruments and joining bands in record numbers.
Girl Power examines the role of women in rock since the riot grrrl revolution, weaving Meltzer's personal anecdotes with interviews with key players to chronicle both the legacy of the artists as well as points the way for the future women of rock.
“Writing from personal and journalistic perspectives, Meltzer packs plenty of solid information into this innovative popular history. Meltzer's in-depth research and interviews blend into a tightly woven yet flowing narrative." -- Library Journal