Gillian G. Gaar, a freelance writer and photographer based in Seattle, has contributed to numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, Mojo, Cdnow, Ms., and Goldmine. Her writing has also appeared in many anthologies including Trouble Girls: The Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock.

Gaar's critically acclaimed, breakthrough book became an instant classic upon its publication in 1992. Arranged chronologically and told with impassioned detail, "She's A Rebel" charts a half century of women performers. 75 photos.