Best Rock Artists of All Time
25 items ranked
Rock and Roll is here to stay - but not all rock artists are created equal. The artists on this listed are rated on pure skill and the staying power of their music.
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1.
Elvis
The King. Need I say more?
254 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
The King. Nothing to say that has not already been said.
Added 8 years ago by guest, 7 points
2.
Jim Morrison
The man was a poet - and had a gift for singing as well, we should all be so lucky.
158 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
3.
Jimmy Hendrix
The man can play. His pure artistry and skill with the guitar guarantees the man the number one spot.
150 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
Jimi*
Added 6 years ago by humpy, 7 points
4.
Stevie Rae Vaughn
123 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
ray*
Added 5 years ago by redbarron80, 7 points
5.
Eric Clapton
Another Amazing guitarist who can blow most any other artist away.
120 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
6.
Jimmy Paige
117 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior - 1 comment
Comments:
Page*
Added 6 years ago by humpy, 12 points
7.
Tony Iommi
102 points - added 13 years ago by Samuil Svinin -
8.
Robert Plant
102 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
9.
John Lennon
This phenomenal musician creates music that is not only good for the ears, but the heart and the mind as well.
98 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
10.
Ozzy Ozborne
94 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
11.
brian connolly
93 points - added 14 years ago by sweetts - 1 comment
Comments:
who?
Added 12 years ago by redbarron80, 18 points
12.
Freddie Mercury
61 points - added 14 years ago by queenmadrach - 1 comment
Comments:
The best singer ever.I would compare him only with Maria Callas.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -7 points
13.
Jeff Beck
50 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
14.
Bruce Springstein
The man is a talented musician, but has also been able to capture the minds and hearts of the American People.
48 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
15.
Sting
35 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
16.
Rod Stewart
32 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
17.
Elton John
For catching the spirit of the American people, no one does it better.
31 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
18.
Paul McCartney
30 points - added 12 years ago by ocean96113 -
19.
Elvis Costello
30 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
20.
Kurt Cobain
21 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
21.
Roger Durante
20 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
22.
Mark Farner
18 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
23.
Jimmy Hagar
7 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
24.
chad gray
he can do so many different sounds with his vocals and his lyrics all have a story to them he is amazing mudvayne!!!!
0 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
25.
Rob Zombie
0 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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