Roundup of popular female guitarists: introducing guitar players from Japan and around the world.

This American LifeMarnie Stern

Marnie Stern – This American Life (Live at Roskilde Festival, July 4th, 2009)

Marnie Stern is a guitarist and vocalist from New York State, born in 1976 (41 years old), known for playing a double-neck guitar and excelling in technical guitar work that makes full use of tapping and high-speed finger tapping.

Her 2007 debut album, “In Advance of the Broken Arm,” was lauded by The New York Times as one of the most exciting rock ’n’ roll albums, and she has continued to receive high acclaim since her debut.

All You WantedMichelle Branch

Michelle Branch – All You Wanted (Official Music Video) | Warner Records

Michelle Branch is an American singer-songwriter born in 1983.

Centered on pop rock, she is active across a wide range of genres, including adult alternative and contemporary pop rock.

She made her major debut in 2001 and broke through with the album The Spirit Room.

Her debut single drew significant attention from the start, reaching No.

12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2002, she won a Grammy Award for her collaboration with Santana.

Writing and composing her own songs and playing guitar, she demonstrates both passion and talent for music.

Influenced by Sheryl Crow and Fleetwood Mac, her work respects traditional rock styles while using music as a means of self-expression.

SWEETMisaki（Special Thanks）

SpecialThanks / SWEET【MV】

I’m the guitarist and vocalist of SpecialThanks.

My charm lies in a cute, not-too-sweet singing voice that adds flair to a catchy melodic punk sound.

My long hair and girly, adorable looks are also popular.

PoisonNita Strauss

Alice Cooper – “Poison” with Nita Strauss guitar solo – Huntsville, AL 8-9-16

Nita Strauss, a genius female guitarist, was chosen as the successor to Orianthi in the band of Alice Cooper, a heavyweight in the American rock scene, and she is currently performing with them.

This alone shows how incredible Nita Strauss’s guitar technique is, but her solo part in the song “Poison” vividly showcases her brilliant and dynamic playing style.

This Is LovePJ Harvey

PJ Harvey – This Is Love

PJ Harvey is a British rock singer-songwriter and guitarist.

She made her debut in 1992 with the album Dry, drawing attention for her distinctive musical style.

Influenced by blues and punk rock, her songs deftly convey social commentary and personal emotion, capturing listeners’ hearts.

Her talent has been highly acclaimed, including Mercury Prize wins in 2001 and 2011.

Born in October 1969, PJ Harvey grew up in a countercultural household and reportedly embraced rock music as a part of nature.

With intense performances and a unique musical style, she continues to pursue new forms of expression that challenge conventional notions of rock.

Highly recommended for those seeking innovative music.

High As HellRuyter Suys

Nashville Pussy – High As Hell – Live Saint-Lô – 2016

Ruyter Suys, known for her energetic, bold, and sophisticated guitar performances, is an artist born in 1968 in Vancouver, Canada.

Since 1996, she has been active as the lead guitarist of the Nashville Pussy band, formed in the state of Georgia, USA.

Rock Me RightSusan Tedeschi

Susan Tedeschi – Rock Me Right (Live at Farm Aid 1999)

Susan Tedeschi is a guitarist and singer born in 1970 in Massachusetts, USA.

She joined a local band at 13 and began performing, then enrolled at Berklee College of Music to study music seriously.

She is currently active with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, which was formed in 2010.

Susan is a guitarist with superb technique, and her husband and bandmate Derek Trucks is also one of the world’s foremost slide guitarists, chosen by Rolling Stone as one of the three leading guitarists of the new generation.