Heart (Band)

Heart (Band) is an American female-fronted rock band that combined hard rock power with harmonies and acoustic elements (active 1973-present).

• AKA: Heart, The Army (pre-Heart), White Heart (briefly), Hocus Pocus (early name).
• Context:
  • It can typically feature Heart Band Sisters Ann Wilson (lead vocals) and Nancy Wilson (guitar/vocals) as core members.
  • It can typically perform Heart Songs like "Barracuda", "Crazy on You", "Magic Man", and "Alone".
  • It can typically demonstrate Heart Sound through powerful female vocals, acoustic-electric blends, and hard rock arrangements.
  • It can typically showcase Heart Innovations via female rock leadership, harmonies, and genre versatility.
  • It can typically create Heart Albums including "Dreamboat Annie", "Little Queen", and "Heart (1985 album)".
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  • It can often challenge Rock Gender Norms as female-led hard rock band in male-dominated genre.
  • It can often blend Musical Styles from folk rock to heavy metal to power ballads.
  • It can often feature Ann Wilson Vocal Power with four-octave range and blues-rock delivery.
  • It can often showcase Nancy Wilson Guitar Work combining classical technique with rock innovation.
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  • It can range from being a Folk Rock Heart to being a Hard Rock Heart, depending on its Heart album period.
  • It can range from being an Independent Heart to being a MTV-Era Heart, depending on its Heart commercial phase.
  • It can range from being an Album Rock Heart to being a Power Ballad Heart, depending on its Heart stylistic focus.
  • It can range from being a Seattle Heart to being a Arena Rock Heart, depending on its Heart career stage.
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  • It can achieve Commercial Success with over 35 million album sales worldwide.
  • It can pioneer Female Rock Presence inspiring future female rockers and women in rock.
  • It can experience Career Resurgence in 1980s with MTV exposure and power ballad hits.
  • It can earn Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013.
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• Example(s):
  • Heart (1973-1977), establishing Pacific Northwest sound with debut success.
  • Heart (1978-1982), navigating record label disputes and musical evolution.
  • Heart (1985-1990), achieving MTV-era success with power ballads and video presence.
  • Heart (1991-2000), returning to rock roots and acoustic performances.
  • Heart (2001-2016), touring extensively and releasing independent albums.
  • Heart (2019-present), pursuing solo projects after sister relationship strain.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Fleetwood Mac, which had mixed gender lineup rather than Heart female leadership.
  • Pat Benatar, who was solo female artist not female-fronted rock band.
  • The Runaways, which was all-female band rather than Heart mixed lineup.
  • Ann Wilson Solo, which is individual project not Heart band work.
  • Nancy Wilson Solo, which represents separate career from Heart band.
• See: Rock Band, American Rock Band, Female-Fronted Rock Band, Hard Rock, Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, 1970s Rock Band, 1980s Rock Band, Seattle Music Scene, Women in Rock.

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