Photo: Denver’s Eef Speeltmuziek | By Vladimir Duthiers, Analisa Novak, CBSNews.com | Long dominated by the image of men with guitars, the landscape of music is witnessing a vibrant shift as female guitarists gain prominence on social media and beyond.
Women guitarists are increasing in popularity on social media and changing the face of music
In the evolving world of music, one shift is challenging the once male-dominated field of guitarists. Social media has spotlighted a wave of female guitarists, showcasing their talent and passion for the instrument.
Grace Bowers, a 17-year-old mostly self-taught guitarist, found an audience on Reddit during the pandemic. She stumbled upon a Guns N’ Roses music video, and her admiration for Slash’s iconic style sparked her musical journey.
“He’s iconic: The Les Paul (guitar) and the top hat. I’d never seen anything before like that. I’d never seen live music before, so seeing that really opened up a whole new world for me,” said Bowers.
Despite her initial struggles with learning the guitar, her perseverance turned her small online following into widespread recognition, earning Bowers spots on grand stages like the Newport Folk Festival and a national New Year’s Eve broadcast on CBS.
But Bowers said she still faces discrimination she says is due to her gender.
“I was sitting at my guitar and the sound guy comes up to me and tells me how to plug it in,” Bowers said. “I just don’t think it would have happened if I was a dude. I know a lot of people in Nashville who have the same story as me, and it’s because people underestimate them for being a girl.”
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Vladimir Duthiers is a CBS News correspondent based in New York.
[Also, try being a female double-kick drummer!!!]
Photo: Denver’s Eef Speeltmuziek | From her Facebook page
Female Guitarists Gain Prominence on Social Media and Beyond
