According to MusicalExpert.org, a groupie is often perceived as a negative term and refers to an obsessive fan who puts a lot of effort into following and interacting with their favorite celebrity. The level of interaction can range from keeping a respectful distance to outright stalking, with some groupies satisfied with just a photo or signature and others seeking more intimate contact.
The connotation of “groupie” is usually derogatory, but these female fans of rock music sought more than just sexual encounters with musicians. According to some women who were groupies during the peak of rock music, they were after a deeper connection, not just sex and drugs. This is reflected in the music of musicians who have made references to groupies in their songs. These famous groupies from the classic rock era are known for their impact on the music industry.
SABLE STARR
Sable Starr is remembered as one of the most famous groupies from the 1970s classic rock era. She was known for her association with various rock stars and her presence in the music scene of that time. According to various accounts, Starr was known for her youthful appearance and wild personality, which made her a sought-after companion by many musicians. She was also a muse to some of the most famous rock stars of the era and has been referenced in several songs.
LORI MATTIX
Lori Mattix is a former groupie and muse of several famous rock musicians from the 1970s. She was known for her relationships with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, among others. Mattix was considered one of the most beautiful and desired groupies of the era, and her exploits and relationships with rock stars were widely reported in the press.
BEBE BUELL
Bebe Buell is a former model and singer who is also remembered as a famous groupie in the 1970s. She had relationships with several prominent musicians, including Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, and Jimmy Page. Buell also has a daughter, Liv Tyler, with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. Buell wrote about her experiences in her memoir “Lusting for Life”.
PAMELA DES BARRES
Pamela Des Barres is a writer, musician, and actress best known for her role as one of the most famous groupies of the 1960s and 1970s. She wrote several books about her experiences, including “I’m with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie” and “Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: A Groupie Grows Up.” Des Barres claims to have had relationships with several famous musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Keith Moon and Mick Jagger. She continues to be an advocate for women’s sexual freedom and is considered an iconic figure in the world of rock ‘n’ roll.
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CYNTHIA ‘PLASTER CASTER’ ALBRITTON
Cynthia Albritton, known professionally as Plaster Caster, was a famous groupie in the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for creating casts of the penises of famous musicians, including Jimi Hendrix and Gene Simmons of KISS. Her collections became a part of rock and roll folklore and she was the subject of many articles and interviews. Albritton’s work has been featured in several exhibitions and she remains one of the most well-known groupies in the history of rock and roll.
ROXANA SHIRAZI
Roxana Shirazi is a British author and journalist who wrote the book “The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage.” The book details her experiences as a young woman in the rock music industry, including her time spent as a groupie. Shirazi has been described as controversial and her book has been both praised and criticized for its graphic content and its depiction of the rock music scene.
MORGANA WELCH
Morgana Welch was a 1970s groupie who had an interest in the mystical side of things. Born in Phoenix, Arizona to a single mother who was a model, Welch and her family moved to Los Angeles. At the age of 16, she dropped out of high school and started hanging out on Sunset Strip with her best friend Tyla who lived close to the Hyatt House, also known as the Riot House, where many musicians stayed when in town.
CONNIE HAMZY
Connie Hamzy is a musician and author who is often referred to as the “Queen of the Groupies”. She is known for her relationships with several rock stars during the 1970s and 1980s, including Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers. Hamzy has written about her experiences as a groupie and has been featured in several documentaries about the subject.
CHRIS O’DELL
Chris O’Dell is an American author, producer, and former tour manager. She is best known for her work with a number of iconic musicians, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. O’Dell worked as a production coordinator for several music festivals, including Woodstock, and as a tour manager for a number of bands, including Bad Company and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. She is the author of the memoir “Miss O’Dell: My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and the Women They Loved.”
Chris O’Dell has said that she was not a traditional groupie, as she had work responsibilities while traveling with musicians. However, many people view her as one because of her sexual relationships with famous musicians such as Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, and Mick Jagger. She has stated that these relationships were a result of the close proximity and drug use common in the rock and roll lifestyle. O’Dell served as the tour manager for The Rolling Stones, and she has said that her relationship with Jagger was a part of her job.
TURA SATANA
Tura Satana was an actress, model, and burlesque performer who rose to prominence in the 1960s. She was known for her distinctive looks, powerful presence, and her role in the cult film Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!. Satana was also a known figure in the counterculture movement of the time and had a reputation as a free spirit who lived life on her own terms. Despite her controversial image, she was highly regarded by her peers and fans and is remembered as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry.
NANCY SPUNGEN
Nancy Spungen was an American groupie and punk rock enthusiast who was best known as the girlfriend of Sid Vicious, the bassist of the punk rock band Sex Pistols. Spungen was a controversial figure, often seen as a symbol of the decadence and excess of the punk rock scene. She died in 1978 under mysterious circumstances, and her death remains one of the most debated topics in punk rock history.
USCHI OBERMAIER
Uschi Obermaier is a former model and actress who was a symbol of the counter-culture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her association with the Rolling Stones and other musicians of the time, and was considered a “groupie icon”. She lived a wild and free lifestyle and was a regular at concerts and music festivals. Her name and image have been associated with the hedonistic lifestyle of that era.
CATHY SMITH
Cathy Smith is a Canadian former groupie for The Band and is also best known for her involvement in the death of comedian John Belushi in 1982. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter and served time in prison for her role in Belushi’s overdose. Cathy Smith, known for her infamous presence in popular culture, passed away on August 16th in Maple Ridge, British Columbia at the age of 73.
CHERRY VANILLA
Cherry Vanilla is the stage name of American singer, actress, and author, Cheryl Swannack. She was a famous groupie in the 1960s and 1970s and was known for her association with musicians such as David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Iggy Pop. Cherry Vanilla also wrote about her experiences in the music scene in her book, “Lollipop Power.”