Fantastic Frontwomen Fun Facts Quiz

Answer: Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar married Neil Geraldo in 1982. He was her musical partner, lead guitarist, and husband for over four decades. In 2025, they released an animated children's book to showcase moms and dads can still rock out on stage. The book was illustrated by Tiffany Everett. Benatar is known for hits like "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Fire and Ice".

Answer: Lita Ford

Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford recorded "Close My Eyes Forever" in 1988. The song was the biggest chart hit for the former Black Sabbath lead singer and the former member of the Runaways. Both Ozzy and Lita had Ozzy's wife, Sharon, as their manager and their chemistry on the power ballad was undeniable. Lita had a highly successful run with her self-named 80s rock band.

Answer: Bikini Kill

The Riot Grrl Movement began in the Northwest United States and featured female empowerment punk bands. One of the leading groups of the era was Bikini Kill, known for songs like "Rebel Girl" and "Carnival". Their lead singer, Kathleen Hanna, was also the band's lead songwriter. Kathleen went on to record with the band Le Tigre.

Answer: Ooo Baby Baby

"Ooo Baby Baby" was written by Smokey Robinson and released in 1965 with his group, The Miracles, on the Motown Label. Linda Ronstadt recorded a memorable cover of the song in 1978 on her "Living In The USA" album. Her version reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: The Beach Boys

Gwen Stefani was the lead singer of No Doubt prior to her solo career. Her first two solo albums were 2004's "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." and 2006's "The Sweet Escape". On the debut she teamed up with rapper Eve for "Rich Girl" and on her sophomore release she recorded the title track with Akon. Following her divorce with Gavin Rossdale, Gwen married country superstar Blake Shelton. Together they've had multiple hit singles including "Nobody But You", "Happy Anywhere", and "Go Ahead And Break My Heart".

Answer: True

While Grace Slick was not a founding member of the California rock band, Jefferson Airplane, she was part of the group for their massive single "Somebody To Love". She joined the band in 1966 and the single was released in 1967 on their "Surrealistic Pillow" album.

Answer: Lee

Amy Lee was the cofounder at the age of 13 and the lead singer and songwriter for the hard rock group, Evanescence. Amy Lee is known for her huge vocal range, emotive vocals, and her skill on the piano. On their breakthrough album, "Fallen" in 2003, Lee's piano and vocal talent shone on the ballad, "My Immortal".

Answer: The Pretty Reckless

Taylor Momsen was the young actress in 2000's "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" with Jim Carrey in the lead role. The sweet and innocent child actress grew up and became one of the most dynamic female rockers of the 2020s. Her band, The Pretty Reckless, are known for songs like "Make Me Want To Die" and "Heaven Knows".

In 2025, Taylor revisited her childhood with a rock cover of "Where Are You Christmas" from the soundtrack of the "Grinch" movie.

Answer: Bella Donna

One of the two female members of the legendary band, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album in 1981. The star studded album included guest stars including members of the Eagles and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. The album's title was "Bella Donna" and pictured Stevie in a flowing white dress. The other three options were all singles from the album.

Answer: John McEnroe

Scandal burst onto the scene in 1982 with an EP featuring "Goodbye to You". The first full-length album was "Warrior" and the lead single showcased lead singer Patty Smyth on heavy rotation on MTV. In 1997, she married a fellow New Yorker with an even bigger public profile. The "bad boy of tennis", John McEnroe, and Patty have two children together and live in Manhattan.