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

I Hate Myself For Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts

Joan Jett – I Hate Myself For Loving You [ Original HQ ]

Joan Jett, one of the founding members of The Runaways, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

In Rolling Stone’s 2003 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, she ranked 87th, showcasing her world-class guitar skills and status as a pioneering female artist in American rock.

CannonballKelley Deal

The Breeders – Cannonball

Kelley Deal, known for her work with the alternative rock band The Breeders, joined the group in 1992 and has brought a distinctive presence as lead guitarist and co-vocalist.

Her tight musical interplay with her sister, Kim Deal, further elevates the band’s appeal.

She has pursued experimental sounds through side projects like The Kelley Deal 6000 and The Last Hard Men.

In 1996, she released Go To The Sugar Altar, showcasing her talents as a solo artist.

Beyond music, she has a passion for knitting and even published a book of hand-knitted bags in 2008, highlighting her multifaceted creativity.

She’s a recommended guitarist for anyone seeking energetic yet distinctive guitar playing!

All My RageLaura Marling

Laura Marling – All My Rage

Laura Beatrice Marling is a singer-songwriter from Berkshire, England, born in 1990.

She learned guitar from a young age and released her debut album, “Alas, I Cannot Swim,” in 2008 at the age of 18.

In 2011, she won a Brit Award and, by the age of 27, had been nominated for the UK’s Mercury Prize three times, making her, in both name and reality, the queen of the English folk scene.

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.