POWER VOCALS

For a musical genre known to favor male vocalists there are few men or women who have made the kind of impact that Ann Wilson has on rock and roll. As co-founder of the band Heart, she and her sister Nancy joined forces to deliver a sound that would shake the understanding of what we all thought was possible within the realm of rock.

Together they wrote songs that were slightly dark, wet and raw, much like the climate of their native Seattle. Like the greats from that town who preceded them, they forged a path that quickly became impossible to ignore. For those of us growing up with their music it wouldn’t be until later when we heard about the complicated relationships that existed within the band and that likely informed the creative process. It didn’t matter. When a Heart classic emerged on a roadhouse jukebox, we all found our way to our feet to celebrate a rock and roll union that was like no other.

The Wilson sisters have evolved their sound across genres and have kept their focus on bringing great energy to everything they do. Recently, Ann Wilson has been