10 most influential bands/musicians ever

[hoodyallen]

iono MJ dying got me thinkin cos I'm seeing timberlake and usher's faces everywhere saying how much he influenced them and how sad they are and shit that how far up the list in terms of influentialness would he be. I cbfed so I just decided to ask who you think the top 10 are.

[JMEWLS]

In completely no order.

Michael Jackson
The Beatles
Elvis Presley
Rolling Stones
Queen
Madonna
Run DMC
Jimi Hendrix
2Pac
Rakim

[hoodyallen]

In completely no order.

Michael Jackson
The Beatles
Elvis Presley
Rolling Stones
Queen
Madonna
Run DMC
Jimi Hendrix
2Pac
Rakim

I agree with 9/10 artists of that list (maybe swap Run DMC with tallica or bob dylan)

Dunno who the fuck rakim is, im guessing hes some rap fucker so I would swap him with Led Zeppelin or Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan is like teh biggest folk guy ever and his lyrics have been the most critically acclaimed. Zeppelin paved the way for metal and changed the face of music with their musical experimantation.

[Ca$hMoneyEnt.]

musicians
biggie smalls
tupac
john lennon
beethoven
michael jackson
elvis
madonna
stevie wonder
ray charles
prince

bands
beatles
nirvana
kiss
led zeplin
the temptations
boyz 2 men
jackson 5
new edition
rolling stones
bon jovi

[hoodyallen]

Wow CM you surprised me with that.
You actually put out a good fair list. No complaints apart from two elvises, new edition and no zeppelin

[Ca$hMoneyEnt.]

Wow CM you surprised me with that.
You actually put out a good fair list. No complaints apart from two elvises, new edition and no zeppelin

I'll switch elvis with Beethoven. and new edition did influence boy bands like backstreet boys new kids on the block and nsync. Although it was mainly jackson 5 they were influential. And i did add led zeplin?

[hoodyallen]

Ahhhh my bad couldn't see zeppelin.

[Meloshow]

Should we throw Bob Marley in there?

[KIWI]

Should we throw Bob Marley in there?

+1 good call Melo

He's more influential then most

[JMEWLS]

Should we throw Bob Marley in there?

Damn, I completely forgot about this guy. Pretty much shaped all reggae music and set the benchmark. It's hard to pick a clear cut 10 in my opinion.

I agree with 9/10 artists of that list (maybe swap Run DMC with tallica or bob dylan)

Dunno who the fuck rakim is, im guessing hes some rap fucker so I would swap him with Led Zeppelin or Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan is like teh biggest folk guy ever and his lyrics have been the most critically acclaimed. Zeppelin paved the way for metal and changed the face of music with their musical experimantation.

Rakim? He's pretty much the godfather of rap music today. He's influenced pretty much all rappers to this day and age and will continue to. This guy is probably infront of 2Pac in terms of influence. His skills lyrically are near unmatched. He's added another dimensions to rap. Just to prove that he is influenced the ages:

UBR - Nas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qkNsjKgVyY

Raekwon - Rakim Tribute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kc829wKIGw

50 Cent - Hate It Or Love It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HtN5yf8_DI

They all make mentions to Rakim. Things wouldn't be nearly the same without him today.

[Maddawg]

It depends who the band/musician is influencing: normal people or other bands/musicians. I don't think Bob Marley influences music as much as other artists mentioned, but he had a huge influence on people in general.

The top 2 in my opinion are Michael Jackson and Jimi Hendrix. Its easy to say two black men because they influenced everyone that's apart of their genre and had influences on cultural diversity. Both are 'the best'.

Name to put in the mix that might not necessarily be top ten are Pink Floyd, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Rage Against the Machine, Eric Clapton, Oasis, Queen, and Ice Cube. and Will smith. suck my dick.

[JMEWLS]

Ice Cube? You're the guys number one fan boy.

[Maddawg]

Too much love for Tupac. Ice Cube came around the same time, only difference is he's not dead . If Cube died instead of Tupac, Tupac wouldn't be as popular as he is. Ice Cube started gangster rap. and he has a large penis.

[JMEWLS]

Too much love for Tupac. Ice Cube came around the same time, only difference is he's not dead . If Cube died instead of Tupac, Tupac wouldn't be as popular as he is. Ice Cube started gangster rap. and he has a large penis.

[Maddawg]

but but.. its all true