Is it reasonable to consider that rock music is gendered male?

Males have undoubtedly dominated rock music since its creation. Women in all aspects of music are seen as vocalists rather then playing instruments and that’s why there is a lack of women in Rock. Rock music is symbolised by its use of instruments especially the electric guitar, the lack of female guitarists leads to the idea that rock is gendered male. “Playing the flute, violin and piano is traditionally feminine, playing electric guitar is masculine”. There is no physical reason for why there is a lack of females becoming lead guitarists.“ Lead guitarists are made not born. The reason for women’s absence is entirely social”. The lack of representation of female guitarists to inspire young females means it’s harder for females to relate to rock music in playing terms. Unless this under representation of females in rock changes then rock music will always continue to be gendered as male.

Mavis Bayton, Women and the Electric Guitar, in Sexing The Groove, Ed. Sheila Whiteley, London, Routledge, 1997. p:39