The She Rocks Awards 2018 paid tribute to women in the music business at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Recipients included Pat Benatar, Melissa Etheridge, The B-52's Kate Pierson & Cindy Wilson, The '70s band Fanny, Vanessa Mering, Marketing Manager, HARMAN Professional and Candace Stewart, Studio Manager, EastWest Studios.
![A wide range of audience members attended including first chair session violinist Bruce Dukov, session vocalist Leanne Summers, Guitars West President John Pegler and Schecter Guitars President.](https://www.musicconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSCF4650-1.jpg)
A wide range of audience members attended including first chair session violinist Bruce Dukov, session vocalist Leanne Summers, Guitars West President John Pegler and Schecter Guitars President Michael Ciravolo.
![Fanny, The B-52's Katie Pierson & Cindy Wilson and Melissa Etheridge jamming](https://www.musicconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSCF4688-1.jpg)
Fanny, The B-52's Kate Pierson & Cindy Wilson and Melissa Etheridge jamming
Text and photos by Brian Stewart