We've made it to another Friday. Since coming back from having the last week off, I've been slow to get back to my usual routine of living, breathing, and sleeping science. I have one more week of work and then off again to another conference in New Orleans.  They say the impending flood water is not going to stop the conference.

So while I wait to be inspired to write something scientific, I'll continue on with the lovely muscial females featured on Friday. This next musician was the choice of Scimom @JeanneGarb (Jeanne Garbarino aka themothergeek).  I asked Jeanne to choose a favorite female musician and video for this week and I was very pleased with the choice.

I know it was difficult for her to narrow down her selection to one person, but she managed and also gave me lots of ideas for future muscians. Here is what she wrote:

"After long consideration (debated between Regina Spektor, 90s version of Gwen Stefani , Girls from the B52s, Salt-N-Papa, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Joan Jett)  I have to go with Joan Jett for she is the epitome of badassery.  I listen to her stuff because I, too, hope to one day become a badass."

I agree. Joan Jett is totally badass and this video rocks.

Joan Jett is one of only two women to make Rolling Stone magazine's list of top 100 greatest guitarists of all time. She comes in at 87. The other woman was Joni Mitchell at number 72.

If you ever have the chance to see her live, I highly recommend it. She puts on a good show and is as beautiful as ever.

Enjoy this video selection from Jeanne and the one below is my selection of another badass Jett video for your Friday enjoyment.

Bad Reputation

AC/DC The original song was performed by a band from the 70's called Sweet