201.
Deep purple
524 points - added 15 years ago by brager -
202.
The Jackson Five
524 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate - 1 comment
Comments:
My favorite band is J5. They are awesome and very talented. One of the greatest! They are the only band to generate 4 top 10 singles with their debut album!
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
203.
Jethro Tull
517 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
This list seems somewhat random. Jethro Tull was the biggest band in the world in the late Seventies. They should be higher. Just saying.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 5 points
Love them or hate them, you can't deny there's no-one quite like Tull: blues, rock, jazz, prog, folk, metal, classical, electronic, world music, and more - they've done it all (including a couple of 40 minute epics because, well, why not?), somehow making it sound uniquely Tull the whole time. Rocking since 1967, over twenty studio albums and still going strong! Excellent band.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 5 points
204.
Nana Mouskouri
Nάνα Μούσχουρη born Ioánna Moúschouri has recorded 1,500 songs in 15 languages on 450 albums. She has more than 230 gold and platinum albums worldwide and over 300 MILLION record sales
512 points - added 14 years ago by Bassmunkey - 2 comments
Comments:
We don't need a poll to rank artists by sales numbers....
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
is this poll against non-english singers?!? Nana Mouskouri has sold more than 99% of the artists on this list combined. There's only FIVE artists in the world who have sold more records, EVER. This list is about who people know about, not who has the most talent.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
205.
Reinhard Mey
496 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
206.
Cindy&Bert
484 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
207.
Sting
Helped Define Rock and Roll Amazing Lyricist, and muscian
455 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
lol... pretty sure rock n roll has been around a lot longer than Sting has. I'm not sure how he could have defined it, or even any aspect of it. Come to think of it, I'm not even sure played rock n roll.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
If he's so low down how come the Police are so high up? We're not just picking the prettiest names, you know, it's about talent.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
208.
The Mamas And The Papas
419 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey... california dreamin'...
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
209.
Foreigner
I Want to Know What Love Is, etc.
418 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
juke box hero is beast foreigner should be in the top
10
Added 12 years ago by guest, 4 points
210.
Peter Maffey
413 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
211.
Julio Iglesias
410 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate -
212.
Cher
A Legend
399 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
Go Cher!
Added 12 years ago by guest, -1 points
HER VOICE IS ABOVE THE NATURAL.
BEST FEMALE VOICE I EVER HEARD OR EVER LIKELY TO HEAR
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
She is the best! Amazing songs, every song is so good. I can't find so beautiful words to describe her. I agree with the comment posted above. A legend!
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
213.
Kenny G!
397 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
NO HE IS NOT!! He plays mainstream easy stuff. He is absolutely nowhere near the best sax player ever. If you knew the specifics of saxophone technique you would know that he is nowhere near the top. Not even sort of.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 4 points
best sax player ever, i love his music.
Added 14 years ago by guest, -5 points
214.
Vince Guaraldi Trio
394 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
Who?
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
215.
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Blues a la Clapton
387 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
216.
Kiss
382 points - added 14 years ago by simtall - 3 comments
Comments:
As a die hard KISS fan this really disappoints me, of the other 140 before this most rockinest rollinest band they are alive and still rocking! RIP Eric Carr KISS' late great drummer, But in all fairness KISS should be in at least the top 50! Top 10 because I'm a die hard LONG LIVE THE KISSARMY AND ALL ROCK SOLDIERS!!!!!
Added 12 years ago by hammerhomie77, -1 points
I was made for loving you baby you were made for loving me!
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
kiss is amazing! how in the world are they 107. they deserve to be in the top 20 in my opinion. there so lively and entertaining
Added 14 years ago by guest, -1 points
217.
Radiohead
375 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
I absolurely agree! ;)
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
radiohead is just absolurely perfect
Added 14 years ago by raeleigh, -1 points
218.
ZZ Top
366 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
219.
Engelbert Humperdinck
363 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Oh please release me!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
220.
Kate Bush
How on Earth could this super-human be forgotten? Her music is art of the highest form, especially with her masterpiece, 1982's The Dreaming. All of her songs are pure art and absolutely amazing.
359 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
221.
R.E.M.
352 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate -
222.
Taylor swift
she is the best country musician ever. her voice is the most melodious i have ever heard.
345 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
Sweet Jesus! I want to throat punch her every time she opens her mouth!
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
agreeeee!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 2 points
Ummm no shes not.
Added 13 years ago by ToeEaterJim, 1 point
Maybe she isn't the best singer, but her lyrics are absolutely incredible-definitely the most relatable ou there to teenagers. She is AWESOME.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
223.
Bryan Adams
The majority of his stuff is really good, I'm not saying he should be in the top five but he actually deserves to be on a list of good musicians... unlike justin beaver and lady gaga.
331 points - added 14 years ago by sweetlilrocknroller - 1 comment
Comments:
u r a retard dude..
u deserve a place in the rehab..
bryam adams shud be in the top 10 for sure
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
224.
Mariah Carey
327 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
All I want for Christmas is you...
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
Why the hell is Mariah is in the top 322? she should be atleast in the top 5 or 10, Mariah is a living legend with a voice spanning 5 octave. It's a damn shame that other new artist are above her. She made an indelible impact in global music industry and audience everywhere. And lastly it should be the ability and talent are the basis, and not just a damn popularity...
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
225.
Neil Young
321 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
He is Much Better then this , he Is Amazing , better then bob dylan , he is number 1
Added 12 years ago by guest, 1 point
Neil realy deserves to be in the top 20 at least, this musician is as good as it gets
Added 12 years ago by guest, 1 point
delete the first 1 & put a 0 there.. he's number 01.!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
226.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
How are they not even on the list yet???!!!
315 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
227.
Soundgarden
313 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate - 2 comments
Comments:
WTF how did Soundgarden lose like 300 points in a day? Someone's playing with this list.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
they should be way higher.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 4 points
228.
Yes
310 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate - 1 comment
Comments:
Roundabout is a great song. I can't get enough of that bass line!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
229.
Georges Brassens
308 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
230.
Robbie Williams
295 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
231.
UB40
290 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
232.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
FREEBIRD
289 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
233.
Enya
289 points - added 14 years ago by simtall - 2 comments
Comments:
you live also in a castle if you live near? what is that like?
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
go on the IRISH .i live near her she has a massive castle beside bono
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
234.
George Michael
Faith
287 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
235.
Johnny Mathis
280 points - added 13 years ago by vincent -
236.
Lionel Richie
Say you, say me
261 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
237.
PUR
260 points - added 7 years ago by guest -
238.
Die Fantastischen Vier
260 points - added 7 years ago by guest -
239.
Kool and the Gang
260 points - added 7 years ago by guest -
240.
Vera Lynn
Land of Hope and Glory
257 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
241.
JAMIROQUAI
theres only 1 jk
255 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
242.
The Three Tenors
252 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
243.
Van Halen
246 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate -
244.
The Sweet
245 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
manufactured rubbish
Added 13 years ago by guest, -14 points
Um Ballroom Blitz!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 9 points
They are one of the most underratet bands
Added 14 years ago by sweetts, 14 points
Who the heck is the sweet
Added 14 years ago by Porkmountain, -7 points
245.
Jack Johnson
his music is the shit! very calm
241 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
246.
k. d. lang
237 points - added 15 years ago by pandora -
247.
Eddie Cochran
236 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
248.
Garth Brooks
233 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
249.
Perry Como
230 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
250.
Simply Red
229 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
251.
The Verve
225 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
amazing
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
252.
guns n roses
225 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
guns and roses are never ths bad they should be in the top ten
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
253.
Shakira
222 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate - 1 comment
Comments:
she's just perfect (L)
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
254.
bad company
220 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
255.
Rammstein
218 points - added 14 years ago by kris - 2 comments
Comments:
Amazing band.... Everything they do is awesome.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 7 points
best band ever
Added 14 years ago by kris, 8 points
256.
Adele
she is new and she has a great voice
215 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
257.
Pink
Because she is very loved.
212 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
now I know why the world was going to end on May 21st! It all makes sense now!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
nah, I think lots of girls like this color
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
by her mother maybe...
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
258.
Dio
201 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
A vocal legend.
Added 13 years ago by ToeEaterJim, 4 points
rip dio : ( you are a very loved man..your spirit will always live on in the book of heavy metal
Added 13 years ago by guest, 5 points
259.
Muse
188 points - added 14 years ago by Lamborghini - 3 comments
Comments:
I Pretty much agree. The band is OK, certainly not progressive (as they have been labeled by some), but certainly not a bad band deserving of negative numbers... I hate the way that the singer sounds like he's having an asthma attack when he breathes. He should probably work on that, it's pretty annoying.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
I'm not much of a fan, but they shouldn't be in negative numbers.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
Definently deserved of being legendary musicians. Ok, maybe their impact wasn't as big as some of the higher ranked musicians, but I still believe they have the potential to be far better than some of the other bands appearing higher in the list and probably even are... no, definantly even are :P
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
260.
Christina Aguilera
187 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 8 comments
Comments:
AMAZING performer!!! HUGE throat!!! Technique is INCREDIBLE!!!
Added 12 years ago by guest, -2 points
Ahhhh! I LOVE CHRISTINA AGUILERA!!!
Added 12 years ago by guest, -2 points
Absolutely stunning and beautiful performer. A TRUE voice.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
Not young singer...best singer PERIOD!!! No one can do it like her.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
This woman has the most amazing instrument. It's like nothing else.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
The best young singer out there BY FAR.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
HUGE voice!!!!
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
One of the best!
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
261.
The Black Crows
they mainly did rock and blues they may not be the best band but they deserve a place on here
183 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
262.
Meat Loaf
Bat Out of Hell anybody?
Also hard to forget his appearance in the original Rocky Horror Picture Show.
183 points - added 14 years ago by sweetlilrocknroller -
263.
Bjork
Godness of Alternative
181 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 4 comments
Comments:
One of the world's last innovators in music. She makes great experimental music and is a great composer. She's one of my favorites.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
Bjork should be WAY higher on the list than this!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
Well, if you ever get bored of pop songs you'll be glad of a genuine alternative.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
Seriously? 224? 22-****ing-4? You know there is no God when Tool is number 9 and Bjork is this low.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
264.
Tom Petty
i can't believe he was not on here! listen to his songs!
178 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Best band in the world!!!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
265.
The Clash
178 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate - 2 comments
Comments:
Seriously? They are SO much better than 163!!!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 4 points
Annoying, isn't it.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
266.
Jacques Brel
171 points - added 10 years ago by guest -
267.
Jenny Lind
The Swedish Nightingale
170 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
268.
Alison Moyet
170 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
269.
Sammy Hagar
The Red Rocker can do it all! Writes and plays his own music, writes and sings his own songs, and remains quite entertaining after all these years. Very active and always seems to have his hand in project or two.
169 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Heavy! Metal!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
270.
Coldplay
Chris Martin was in BRUNO. Need I say more
167 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
The music that goes straight from the heart ... Love'em AWWWWWsome :D
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
271.
Aerosmith
167 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate -
272.
Carrie Underwood
she's beast
166 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
273.
Tony Joe White
Polk salad Annie
165 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
274.
Cream
164 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
275.
Peter Gabriel
Sledgehammer, In Your Eyes, Steam, Shock the Monkey
164 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Games Without Frontiers, Biko, Solsbury Hill, Rhythm of the Heat, I Don't Remember
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
276.
Styx
161 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
277.
Donna Lewis
159 points - added 8 years ago by guest -
278.
The Imperials
Sweet sweet spirit, First day in heaven
159 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
279.
Pat Boone
158 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
280.
Green Day
156 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
green day should have been on top
Added 14 years ago by guest, -4 points
281.
Waylon Jennings
154 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
282.
JAMES BLUNT
Writes his own music, sings and plays his own music, not for money, but for his soul and you can feel it.
151 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
283.
Gladys Knight & The Pips
148 points - added 14 years ago by andrewh - 1 comment
Comments:
Deserves to be in top 10
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
284.
Yanni
132 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
the best classic and modern hybrid music to be ever heard
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
My favorite composer ever; he should be on top!!!!
Listen to the concert event 2006 and you'll forget all others.
Added 14 years ago by guest, -1 points
285.
OneRepublic
130 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
286.
Ed Sheeran
130 points - added 9 years ago by guest -
287.
Steppenwolf
Born to be wild, magic carpet ride!
130 points - added 12 years ago by redbarron80 -
288.
The Grateful Dead
123 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
289.
King Crimson
116 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
In The Court of the Crimson King! Red! Lark's Tonges in Aspic!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
290.
Britney Spears
She Is amazing and is a teen icon.
113 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 6 comments
Comments:
Britney is one of the most famous superstars in the world, DEAL WITH IT!, and even after all shes been trough, shes BACK, and her fans never stoped supporting her, shes amazing, DEAL WITH IT AGAIN! BRITNEY IS THE BEST!
Added 11 years ago by guest, -1 points
Britney is a living legend ... 6 #1 albums ... at age 21 received star of hollywood walk of fame ... over 100 million records sold... and a lot more...she should be in top 10 atleast
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
she's a legend!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
top 5??? hahha....were u born yesterday???
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
No. Just...no.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 3 points
britney should be at least top 5
Added 14 years ago by guest, -2 points
291.
Iron Maiden
110 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate -
292.
Alice In Chains
109 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Layne's voice is definitely one of the greatest of all time. He had one of the best ways to portray words to people in need.
Added 13 years ago by guest, -1 points
293.
One Direction
108 points - added 11 years ago by architect93 -
294.
Blondie
Call Me, One Way or Another, The Tide is High, Rapture, Heart of Glass, Dreaming, Atomic, Punk/Pop innovators
107 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
295.
Rihanna
106 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
You're indeed a legend
Added 12 years ago by guest, 2 points
296.
Jim Reeves
104 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
297.
Wham!
Wake me up before you go go
103 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
298.
Katy Perry
She's everyone's teenage dream
100 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
299.
Boston
100 points - added 16 years ago by checkmate -
300.
Enrique Iglesias
Hes just.... WOW!!!!!!
99 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
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