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"A fierce and ambitious feminist history ... it adds up to a powerful reclamation of women’s vital place within punk, both onstage and in the pit"—Publishers Weekly
The unfiltered story of women in the punk scene—celebrating the highs, confronting the lows, and proving the power of community.
From the gritty streets of 1970s London to the sun-soaked beaches of 2000s California, Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk is a raw and exhilarating exploration of rebellion and identity, seen through the eyes of its fans. This book goes beyond the musicians, spotlighting the women who defied small-town limitations, challenged family expectations and shaped the scene from the inside out.
Molly Tie examines what the movement has meant to millions of fans, setting their experiences within a wider cultural and political landscape. What is it like to be a woman at a gig? Which bands and songs truly reflect the female experience in a male-dominated space? And how does our connection to alternative music change when powerful figures face allegations of abuse?
Spanning every era from the British explosion and American hardcore to riot grrrl, pop-punk, emo, ska and today's activist revival, Tie reveals how women in the movement have fought to be heard, proving that, at its best, punk is about refusing to stay silent.
"A fierce and ambitious feminist history ... it adds up to a powerful reclamation of women’s vital place within punk, both onstage and in the pit"—Publishers Weekly
"The strength of Tie’s book lies in coverage of less well-documented eras such as US hardcore, a male-dominated scene buttressed by the ‘invisible labour’ of women promotors and organisers."— MOJO, 4****
"A genuinely fascinating and insightful look at the rich history of women in the punk scene"—Loud Women
"A passionate corrective to male-dominated punk histories"—Booklist
"It’s refreshing to read a book about punk that puts women’s voices in the centre, and makes the point that we, too, are part of the story"—Louder Than War
"[Molly’s] mapping of lineage is particularly effective: from straight edge's rigid moralism to Bikini Kill's confrontational DIY politics… This isn’t a definitive history and crucially, doesn't pretend to be. Instead it adds momentum to the ongoing, often overlooked story of how women shaped punk."— Classic Rock