mine: (in no particular order)
Whitney Houston (before the cocaine)
Madonna
Michael Jackson (before the... oh, nevermind)
Prince
Aerosmith (no matter how old they get, the music is still good)
Honorable mention: James Brown
2007-04-19 02:53:51 · 17 answers · asked by jballerina00 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Mine are -
1) Michael Jackson (best performer)
2) Tori Amos (best instrumentalist)
3) David Bowie
and Kate Bush (most original)
4) Paul and John of the Beatles
and Stevie Wonder (best songwriters)
5) Mariah Carey (best voice)
2007-04-20 14:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Bob Dylan
Elton John
James Taylor
Honorable Metions: David Gray, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Perry, Bono, Price, Cat Stevens AKA Usef Islam, Huey Lewis, Don Henley, Kurt Cobain, Neil Young, Van Morrison, John Denver, Eric Clapton, Jim Croce, Kenny Loggins, Billy Joe Armstrong
I couldnt not consider artists such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Elvis and Madonna is because they did not write much (if any) of the music they sang.
For me to consider some one as a 'true' artist, they have to be able to write the music they sing (atleast 90% of it), not just have it handed to them by some else that wrote it.
2007-04-19 03:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by broncosbucs77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elvis (gospel, rock, show tunes, blues, ballads)
Whitney (before the drugs and crazy marriage and shows)
Pavoratti (just TRY and sing along, forget it. Talent beyond)
Barry Manilow (I know what you're thinking. And if you put James Brown up there, then you probably don't agree with me because JB had no range. But Barry has a voice that is just ...wow. Too bad he was most popular in the 70s and 80s because he can sing it all and his voice and songs are so emotional and full.
Christina Agulara (She can soooo sing. She gets better all the time. I can't wait until she gets out of the kiddie pop stuff and moves into more grown up sound. She floors me.)
Worst singer ever: Sanjaya
2007-04-19 03:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ray Charles
Mariah Carey
Christina Aguilera
Charlotte Church
Freddie Mercury
2007-04-22 19:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by KelBean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stevie Wonder
R. Kelly
Sheryl Crow
Prince
Frank Sinatra
Honorable mention: Alicia Keys , Beyonce, Andy Garcia
2007-04-19 03:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Lennon
Mick Jagger
Paul McCartney
Carlos Santana
Eric Clapton
2007-04-19 03:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by nylatinanurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely have to agree with Prince, Michael Jackson and Madonna! Plus, there's Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles...too name a few. Whoops! How could I forget about Christina Aguilera??!! What a voice!
2007-04-19 03:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by Kraziegurl79 ist ein Rock Star 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Beatles
Pink Floyd
Queen
Madonna
Jimmy Hendrix
2007-04-21 03:48:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
except for prince, all of the artists listed don't write their own music. that's not talent. yea, michael and aerosmith do sometimes, but it's rare. and madonna and michael and whitney don't even sing live. their concerts are lip synced.
1. bob dylan - over 600 songs that have been recorded by everyone.
2. jimi hendrix experience/band of gypsies - only recorded and toured for four years, but that was enough to seal his fate and the greatest.
3. the who - they still own the record for loudest concert. they invented the "rock opera" concept. individually great great musicians.
4. the beatles - i don't even need to say anything on this one.
5. the rolling stones - again, no reason needed.
2007-04-19 03:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ciara
Justin Timberlake
Aaliyah
Mariah Carey
Jay-Z
2007-04-19 03:30:39 · answer #10 · answered by sweet_n_mellow23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋