Program Details*
Title
Resilient Women in Rock
Description
Stories about the triumphs and challenges faced by female folk/rock acts that music journalist/author Lisa Torem interviewed/wrote about or whom John Philip Shenale, L.A. orchestral and band arranger and producer, worked with, including Tori Amos, The Bangles' drummer, Debbi Peterson, Judy Collins, Janis Ian and Janet Jackson.
Presenter’s Name
Lisa Torem and John Philip Shenale
Presenter’s Website
Presenter’s Bio
Author Lisa Torem co-wrote books with Bowie singer Ava Cherry and songwriter Jim Peterik and wrote books about the discographies of Tori Amos, Billy Joel, Suzanne Vega (and The Beach Boys, available in late 2026). She has interviewed The Kinks, The Zombies, Judy Collins, among others. Lisa is excited to meet Mensa members in 2026!
*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.
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