Many of the women on this list still have active careers today, but it’s safe to say that they hit the peak of their star power in the ’80s or ’90s — and for many, they help define this memorable era.

Musician and documentary filmmaker Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is back to talk about his new Hulu documentary about Sly Stone. It's called SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).