I don’t claim they are the best – just my favourites:
- Joni Mitchell
- Grace Slick
- Buffy St Marie
- Bessie Smith
- Joanne Kelly
- Billie Holiday
- Memphis Minnie
- Amy Winehouse
- Jacquie McShee
- Sandy Denny
- Janis Joplin
- Tina Turner
- Aretha Franklin
- Nina Simone
- PP Arnold
- Peggy Seeger
- Joan Baez
- Judy Collins
OK – I know I’ve missed a few important ones out – but that gives you a flavour of my tastes. Who would you put in?