So she started Xeroxing and stapling together Rockrgrl magazine. She wanted a conference that furthered existing dialogue. That year's panels featured a strong focus on women in rock. With 550 RMC registrants and 250 bands and performers playing the music festival, the number of attendees climbs to nearly 2,000. Enough men registered to have a presence, but it's like going to Lilith Fair after being at a half-dozen Lollapaloozas.
Most people build fences to keep others out.
My husband built one to keep me in. Spector's keynote address on Friday at noon receives thunderous applause despite Spector's losing her place in her notes often, improvising a few lines from songs, and even breaking down in tears at one point. Her gravelly voice recounts the oft-told stories of being manipulated and virtually imprisoned by Spector, ignored and uncredited for her contributions. Spector sets a good tone for the conference, because she's old enough to have something to say and cool enough to make you want to listen. The Fleetwoods talks about the rigors of touring in 1961, when her backstage requests for a full-length mirror and electrical outlet for her curling iron were considered excessive.