New wave artists were a dime a dozen back in the 1980s, but these female-fronted bands delivered quite a few underrated hits.

From the teen rebelliousness of the Runaways to the quintessential California vibe of Fleetwood Mac, these female singers and their bands continue to redefine the boundaries of rock 'n' roll.

Linda Ronstadt and Stevie Nicks wondered if this "quintessential '80s woman" would put them out of work as 1970s rock royalty.