1.
Elvis
151 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
2.
Ted Nugent
120 points - added 8 years ago by humpy -
3.
John Lennon
If it wasnt for his tragic death, he would have dominated the 80s.
90 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
4.
Eric Clapton
This man was and is an icon in the Rock Genre. Originally from the band Cream.
68 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
5.
George Harrison
He didnt have a better solo career like Lennon and McCartney, but he had an amazing, yet underrated solo career.
67 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
6.
Michael Jackson
This artist was listed the 2nd best musician in the world (Beatles #1). He left the Jackson 5 and came back in the very late 70s leading to a tremendous 80s takeover.
56 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
7.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
50 points - added 6 years ago by humpy -
8.
Jimi Hendrix
50 points - added 6 years ago by humpy -
9.
Paul McCartney
He had made an amazing career with Wings and still today remains a popular artist.
46 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
10.
Scott Stapp
Having a small solo career he really did alot before alcohol interfeared. He did work for charities and the army and made a great album (The Great Divide). Though there was pretty much one album, he and Creed reunited in 2009.
32 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
11.
Paul Simon
Leaving "Simon & Garfunkel" he made an amazing solo career.
27 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
12.
Kenny Rogers
Even though he is currently a country artist, he began in a rock/country band (First Edition). Even though he left the hippie and war scene with only two good songs. He managed to make an amazing uprising in the 80s.
6 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
13.
Brett Michaels
Even though his new work may be "iffy" to some people. He has overcomed alot and has picked up a new life in his beloved passion of music.
-3 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
14.
Lionel Richie
Leaving one of the greatest bands in the world (The Commodores) this artist lead an amazing solo career with the help of his hits with the Commodores. During his solo career he was also a producer and managed for many famous artists.
-6 points - added 13 years ago by wwer06 -
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