Patti Smith: Initially gaining fame in the 1970s, Patti Smith continued to be influential in the 1980s with albums such as "Wave" and "Dream of Life".
Joan Jett: Joan Jett rose to fame in the 1980s with her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and hits like "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Bad Reputation".
Chrissie Hynde: As the lead vocalist of the Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde became known for her powerful voice and songs like "Brass in Pocket" and "Don't Get Me Wrong".
Debbie Harry: Debbie Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, continued her success into the 1980s with hits such as "Call Me" and "The Tide Is High".
Cyndi Lauper: Cyndi Lauper burst onto the scene in the 1980s with her debut album "She's So Unusual", which featured hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time".
Tina Turner: Although already established as a successful artist, Tina Turner experienced a resurgence in her career during the 1980s with albums like "Private Dancer" and hits like "What's Love Got to Do with It".
Annie Lennox: As part of the duo Eurythmics, Annie Lennox achieved significant success in the 1980s with hits like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and "Here Comes the Rain Again".
Suzi Quatro: Known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", Suzi Quatro continued her success into the 1980s with songs such as "She's in Love with You" and "The Wild One".
Heart: Led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart found continued success in the 1980s with albums like "Heart" and "Bad Animals", featuring hits such as "These Dreams" and "Never Your Love".
Lita Ford: Lita Ford emerged as a female guitarist and vocalist in the 1980s, gaining popularity with songs like "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever".