Following the launch of her latest album, ‘Another Door,’ in collaboration with Tripsitter, Ann Wilson engaged in a conversation with Audacy Check In. During the interview, the discussion turned to the sexism she and her sister, Nancy Wilson, encountered during the rock era of the ’70s and ’80s, as she elaborated:

“It seemed that people often misunderstood us. During that time, the prevailing perception of rock women was akin to the Lita Ford-type, an overtly sexy image. Nancy and I never conformed to that stereotype. We’ve always been down-to-earth individuals, the kind you could go camping with.”

Providing an illustrative example, the singer continued:

“I think that people used to misinterpret us a lot. The only real image for rock women that people understood at that time was like the Lita Ford-type, real, real sexy kind of p*rn girl image. And Nancy and I have never been that. We’ve always been more down-to-earth gals that you can go camping with.”

Wilson also shared her thoughts on the status of women in the rock scene of the ’80s:

“I’m uncertain if the issue of women in rock was the cause or effect because, for a substantial period, women didn’t even attempt to break into the rock scene due to its inherent difficulties.”

Revealing the challenges faced by female rockers during that era, the Heart member added:

“I mean, no one took you seriously. Your credibility was constantly questioned, discouraging you from even attempting it. However, once a few of us managed to pry the door open just enough to slip through, more and more women began to realize it was possible and acceptable. Nevertheless, it remained a constant struggle because misinterpretation was always lurking.”