Top Music Artists of All Time List (List Yours)

[smalien1]

Post your top five... here's mine

1. Beatles
2. Jimi Hendrix
3. Green Day
4. Velvet Underground
5. Bob Dylan

I made the same type of thread with movies see here
http://cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28833

[SneakyPenguin]

1. Beatles
2. Frank Sinatra
3. Elvis

To me, they are it.

[scsg75]

1. Vanilla Ice

That's all that's worth mentioning on my list

[smalien1]

I thought I would be the only one on here who put down
predominantley classic rock... I guess I was wrong

[smalien1]

If I had extended this to 10, which I am considering I would add
6. Eric Clapton
7. R.L. BUrnside
8. Jon Spencer Blues Exlposion
9. Queens of the stone age
10. Eagles of Dealh Metal

[Javery]

Pearl Jam. End of discussion.

[scsg75]

Vanilla Ice is classic rock (he sampled Queen)

[tyecko]

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Beatles
4. The Doors
5. Linkin Park

[Mr Unoriginal]

No particular order (and not necessarily my absolute favorite artists):

1. Nirvana
2. Cream
3. Beatles
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Queen

[Cornfedwb]

Pearl Jam. End of discussion.

No, no.. wrong thread. This is "best" bands.. not "most over-rated, angst filled, melodramatic" bands.

[chickenhawk]

1. Marvin Gaye
2. The Afghan Whigs
3. Johnny Cash
4. Chuck Berry
5. Billie Holiday
Otis Redding
(tie)

Jon Spencer would likely be in my top 10 as well along with Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Sinatra, and, and....I can't decide! Probably the Beatles cause of their influence although I am not a huge Beatles fan. Moderate fan I'd say, but I recognize their significance.

[chickenhawk]

1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Beatles
4. The Doors
5. Linkin Park

I had great respect for that list until I got to #5!

[PAS/CAL]

Led Zeppelin
The Yardbirds
Cream
The Beatles
Yes

[int80h]

1. M.C. Pee Pants

[tyecko]

Pearl Jam. End of discussion.

No, no.. wrong thread. This is "best" bands.. not "most over-rated, angst filled, melodramatic" bands.

Hey man leave your opinions to yourself. So what if he likes pearl jam? You don't have to make fun of him for that.

[smalien1]

I nearly killed myself when I was in a CC and I saw Tribute to Linkin Park CD I thought they only did tributes for good artists!

[Reality's Fringe]

No real order:

David Bowie
Talking Heads
Beastie Boys
Tom Waits
Beatles
The Who
The Clash
Elvis Costello
Johnny Cash
Captain Beefheart
Led Zeppelin
Frank Zappa
You know, this list could go on for a while..........

*Edit for the baffling lack of Zappa love*

[smalien1]

I could never get into Captain Beefheart, he's like one degree higher on the weirdness level of Zappa, who I love

[tyecko]

I nearly killed myself when I was in a CC and I saw Tribute to Linkin Park CD I thought they only did tributes for good artists!

hey shut the fuck up, they may not be deserving of a tribute cd yet but there a good band

[Cornfedwb]

Pearl Jam. End of discussion.

No, no.. wrong thread. This is "best" bands.. not "most over-rated, angst filled, melodramatic" bands.

Hey man leave your opinions to yourself. So what if he likes pearl jam? You don't have to make fun of him for that.

I'm not making fun of him, I'm stating that in no way shape or form is Pearl Jam one of the greatest bands of all-time. Say I'm a big fan of Sisqo.. does that mean he deserves to be on a list of the greatest musical artists of all time?

And on another note.. if you mean popularity, then sure, add the Beatles.. but if its talent, then no. The Beatles were the first big pop band.. they had a major influence on our current musical scene.. but they simply are not that good.

[Reality's Fringe]

I could never get into Captain Beefheart, he's like one degree higher on the weirdness level of Zappa, who I love

There's a point where Beefheart really just becomes dissoance and nothing more. However if you pick up the albums Safe As Milk and Mirrorman Sessions you'll be pleasantly surprised. The two(Beefheart and Zappa) were actually close friends, ya know.

[daphatty]

Tupac.

This. Contest. Over.

[smalien1]

Pearl Jam. End of discussion.

No, no.. wrong thread. This is "best" bands.. not "most over-rated, angst filled, melodramatic" bands.

Hey man leave your opinions to yourself. So what if he likes pearl jam? You don't have to make fun of him for that.

I'm not making fun of him, I'm stating that in no way shape or form is Pearl Jam one of the greatest bands of all-time. Say I'm a big fan of Sisqo.. does that mean he deserves to be on a list of the greatest musical artists of all time?

And on another note.. if you mean popularity, then sure, add the Beatles.. but if its talent, then no. The Beatles were the first big pop band.. they had a major influence on our current musical scene.. but they simply are not that good.

This is an opinion thread, not a stating facts of who the greatest musical artists of all time are, if it was that I would have only put down classical musicians

[ValkyrieVF-1S]

Umm, it is still an opinion. If the person thinks Pearl Jam is the greatest bands of all times, so be it. Not like you are going to change his mind by saying it isn't.

[smalien1]

Linkin park is a plastic manufactured band akin to N Sync or Backstreet Boys, they are manufactured to what they think the public wants, Linkin Park was made so that the people who use to listen to the boy bands can now say they like metal

[OiBoy]

Two more for the list:
Roxy Music
Dire Straits

And can't leave out such artists as Mozart, Vivaldi, etc. The title does say of all time.

[smalien1]

Umm, it is still an opinion. If the person thinks Pearl Jam is the greatest bands of all times, so be it. Not like you are going to change his mind by saying it isn't.

I'm defending the guy who said he liked Pearl Jam, you mis-read the post

[tyecko]

Linkin park is a plastic manufactured band akin to N Sync or Backstreet Boys, they are manufactured to what they think the public wants, Linkin Park was made so that the people who use to listen to the boy bands can now say they like metal

thats complete bullshit. I like classic rock just as much as the next guy, and maybe more. I like new wave, alternative, classic, blues, folk, and I still think linkin park is a great band. I know this is just another opinion and I won't change ur minds but just thought I'd get my voice out there.

[ValkyrieVF-1S]

Umm, it is still an opinion. If the person thinks Pearl Jam is the greatest bands of all times, so be it. Not like you are going to change his mind by saying it isn't.

I'm defending the guy who said he liked Pearl Jam, you mis-read the post

Actually I was talking to cornfedwb. I was kinda late at posting and forgot to put the quotes. :P

[Mr Unoriginal]

Linkin park is a plastic manufactured band akin to N Sync or Backstreet Boys, they are manufactured to what they think the public wants, Linkin Park was made so that the people who use to listen to the boy bands can now say they like metal

thats complete bullshit. I like classic rock just as much as the next guy, and maybe more. I like new wave, alternative, classic, blues, folk, and I still think linkin park is a great band. I know this is just another opinion and I won't change ur minds but just thought I'd get my voice out there.

Even if you like Linkin Park as well as every classical band in the world it still doesn't detract from the fact that Linkin Park is manufactured.

[smalien1]

Linkin park is a plastic manufactured band akin to N Sync or Backstreet Boys, they are manufactured to what they think the public wants, Linkin Park was made so that the people who use to listen to the boy bands can now say they like metal

thats complete bullshit. I like classic rock just as much as the next guy, and maybe more. I like new wave, alternative, classic, blues, folk, and I still think linkin park is a great band. I know this is just another opinion and I won't change ur minds but just thought I'd get my voice out there.

I''ll agree to stop flaming Linkin Park if EVERYONE agrees to stop flaming other bands...
Let's make this thread a happy place!
\\:D/
:grouphug:

[tyecko]

deal

[Javery]

And on another note.. if you mean popularity, then sure, add the Beatles.. but if its talent, then no. The Beatles were the first big pop band.. they had a major influence on our current musical scene.. but they simply are not that good.

Well, this completely nullifies anything you want to state as fact here. If you don't like the Beatles, fine but to say they had no talent is just crazy. I might not listen to Mariah Carey or Christina Aguliara but I know they both have great voices...

[6669]

1. Nirvana
2. The Beatles
3. The Ramones
4. Green Day
5. Thursday

[smalien1]

Should I put "Flame-Free Zone' in the thread header or is that stupid?

[thatstoobad]

I nearly killed myself when I was in a CC and I saw Tribute to Linkin Park CD I thought they only did tributes for good artists!

no way dude, they put out like a new "tribute" cd every month, and it's usually for some pretty bad bands. the worst are those "string tribute to" cds. i'm pretty sure there's even one for kid rock. go figure.

anyways, not necessarily in this order:

1. rocket from the crypt
2. the beatles
3. tom waits
4. pixies
5. bjork

honorable mentions include:

-deftones
-johnny cash
-mirah
-fugazi

[smalien1]

The Beatles and Bob Dylan Reggae tributes are REALLY good, plus they have some big names on them, Toots and the Maytals were on both

[MadCow]

1. Elvis
2. AC/DC
3. Bob Marley
4. Hendrix
5. Beatles
6 Buddy Holly
7. Led Zeppelin
8. ZZ Top
9. Skynyrd
10. Beach Boys

[smalien1]

I'm impressed, I really thought everyone would be like

NOFX RULEZ YO!!!
But people actually have some taste

[wookieballz]

In no particular order:

Led Zeppelin
Deep Purple
Nirvana
AC/DC
Mozart (you read that right)

[MorbidAngel4Life]

1.Soil
2.Morbid Angel
3.Frank Zappa
4.Iced Earth
5.GWAR
6.Cradle Of Filth
7.Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
8.The CruxShadows(VERY good Gothic Techno/Electronica)
9.Korn
10.Pink Floyd
11.Led Zepplin
12.Metallica
13.Ozzy
14.Fozzy

[mrnomis27]

RAMONES

Beach Boys

Beatles

The Who

Johnny Cash

[coolcps]

Tupac
Metallica
RATM
Nirvana
Guns n' Roses

I like led zeplin and stuff just dont listen too it much so i wont put it on here.

[beerguy961]

Two lists here: one for my favorites and one for most important, respectively...

1. The Beatles
2. The Rolling Stones
3. The Who
4. The Doors
5. Led Zepplin

1. Beatles
2. Rolling Stones
3. Nirvana
4. Michael Jackson
5. Frank Sinatra

[ZarathosNY]

Let's not forget Black Sabbath

[evilpenguin9000]

In no particular order:

1. The Pixies
2. Jane's Addiction
3. any band Ian MacKaye was in (Minor Threat, Embrace, Fugazi, the Teen Idles, etc.)
4. Miles Davis
5. The Cure
6. The Smiths
7. The Ramones
8. Ministry
9. The Eels
10. any band with Bob Mould in it (Husker Du, Sugar and his solo stuff)

[Shintenrouken]

1. AC/DC
2. Pink Floyd
3. Guns n' Roses
4. Bon Jovi
5. The Pillows
Still a lot more, just top 5

[zewone]

In no paticular order.

1. Notorious B.I.G.
2. Led Zepplin
3. Tupac
4. Nirvana
5. Jay-Z
6. Mos Def
7. Talib Kweli
8. Pink Floyd
9. Frank Sinatra
10. The Ramones

[Mr. Anderson]

1. The Beastie Boys
2. Simon and Garfunkel
3. The Postal Service
4. Moby
5. Muse

[spoo]

Johnny Cash
Beatles
Bob Dylan
Black Sabbath (w/Ozzy)
The Clash
Ramones
Smashing Pumpkins
Willie Nelson
Dire Straits
Dave Matthews Band
Toasters
Pink Floyd
Lynard Skynard
Hank Williams (Sr., Jr., and the III)
Specials
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Wishbone Ash
Flaming Lips
Jimi Hendrix
Tom Petty
Dropkick Murphys
....
The list could go on and on......but I will stop here.

[Ledhed]

Jesus, where to start...

Led Zeppelin
Primus
Tom Waits
Bjork (BRING ON THE FLAMES!)
Neil Young
Fugazi
At the Drive-In
Beatles

That's the stuff that jumps to mind. Like many ohters have said though, I could never truly finish this list.

Time to give 'Bone Machine' another spin...

[pimp_daddy_smurf]

-The Misfits
-Adolescents
-T.S.O.L.
-Black flag
-The Damned


im now considered goth because of what i listen to.....ghey huh?

[Ledhed]

im now considered goth because of what i listen to.....ghey huh?

If there's one thing I love, it's associating an image to someone that is supposed to encompass their entire interest in music. I mean, it just makes so much sense. If someone listens to one style of music, then surely they aren't the least bit interested in any other style. (/sarcasm)

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Beastie Boys
Beatles
Beethoven
Bob Dylan
Doors
Eminem
Led Zeppelin
Nine Inch Nails
Nirvana
Pink Floyd
Pixies
Radiohead
Rage Against the Machine
Tool
Weezer

Kinda went from "Top Music Artist of All Time" to personal favorites there at the end. Yes, this is a different list, at least for me.

[flybrione]

In no particular order these come to mind

Bob Marley
Beatie Boys
ACDC
RadioHead
NWA
Pink Floyd
Doors
Billy Idol
Depeche Mode
The Police
Guns N' Roses
Smashing Pumpkins
Tribe CAlled Quest
Outkast

[Captain Inertia]

Beethoven
Bach
Louis Armstrong
Charlie Parker
The Beatles

[GuilewasNK]

Ok I am gonna have an odd mix, but the topic says best ARTISTS and that is a broad range.

1. EARTH, WIND and FIRE - Best blend of Jazz, R and B, and Soul to ever walk the Earth - there sound has never really been duplicated by anyone else. Great emotion in all their songs.

2. Vince Guaraldi Trio - Jazz (did alot of music on the Peanuts cartoons, great jazz group)

3. Mozart - most enjoyable classical artist IMO

4. Miles Davis - Trumpeteer Supreme

5. Queen - Best Rock group period.

evilpenguin9000 - Big points from me for including Miles Davis.
sblymnlcrymnl - Big points from me for including Beethoven
wookieballz - Word on Mozart
Captain Inertia - Excellent on Beethoven, Bach, Louis Armstrong and
Charlie Parker


I certainly hope there are more CAG like you guys who include jazz and classical in your lists. Much respect for that.

[crazytalkx]

In no particular order
Eric Clapton
Led Zeppelin
Jimi Hendrix
Metallica(pre-black album)
The Rolling Stones

[smalien1]

Who has been mentioned most so far? I think it's either the Beatles or Hendrix

[Whambamm]

My top artists of all time:

These are a mix of my favorite and what I think are the most influential of all time:

Nirvana
The Beatles
Hendrix
Eric Clapton
Motown in general, though I personally prefer The Temptations
Nat King Cole. That man had a great voice
For classical music I prefer Bach

and I'm sure there's more I just can't think right now.

[JEKKI]

Lost Boyz / Mr Cheeks
MAX
H.O.T.
Smashing Pumpkins

I can only think of 4, everyone else fluctuates

[killswitch64]

Pink Floyd
Black Sabbath
Metallica
AC/DC
Death

[evilpenguin9000]

evilpenguin9000 - Big points from me for including Miles Davis.

Miles is simply the man. I honestly feel bad for people who haven't heard Kind of Blue or Sketches of Spain.

Plus you've got to be a little diverse. I mean I am mostly into punk and alternative stuff, but if something sounds good I don't care what genre it is. I have over 1,000 cds and they encompass everything from baroque to art-noise with every step in between.

[smalien1]

evilpenguin9000 - Big points from me for including Miles Davis.

Miles is simply the man. I honestly feel bad for people who haven't heard Kind of Blue or Sketches of Spain.

Plus you've got to be a little diverse. I mean I am mostly into punk and alternative stuff, but if something sounds good I don't care what genre it is. I have over 1,000 cds and they encompass everything from baroque to art-noise with every step in between.

Of the older jazz i like Louis and Ray better.

[Captain Inertia]

evilpenguin9000 - Big points from me for including Miles Davis.

Miles is simply the man. I honestly feel bad for people who haven't heard Kind of Blue or Sketches of Spain.

Plus you've got to be a little diverse. I mean I am mostly into punk and alternative stuff, but if something sounds good I don't care what genre it is. I have over 1,000 cds and they encompass everything from baroque to art-noise with every step in between.

Of the older jazz i like Louis and Ray better.

Yeah, Miles himself was probably the most diverse musician I've ever heard. I might have picked him, because he was a major force in the evolution of many jazz styles and was responsible for breaking many great musicians into the business, but at the same time, he was never consistently a great trumpet player (although always a creative and expressive musician), and he also greatly contributed to jazz getting so fucking crazy that nobody could listen to it anymore unless copious amounts of hallucinogenic drugs were involved.

But then again, he should get major props for having one of the coolest music autobiographies ever written. Miles seriously puts today's hip-hop artists to shame when it comes to using profanity and vulgarity. Check it out if you get the chance.

[evilpenguin9000]

[quote=But then again, he should get major props for having one of the coolest music autobiographies ever written. Miles seriously puts today's hip-hop artists to shame when it comes to using profanity and vulgarity. Check it out if you get the chance.[/quote]

Actually i have a copy of this I borrowed from a friend of mine years ago, but have never taken the time to read it. My friend told me a story about Charlie Parker getting a blowjob, eating fried chicken and tying off his arm for heroin all at the same time, while a young Miles was in the car. I think it was Charlie Parker. I could be wrong.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Actually i have a copy of this I borrowed from a friend of mine years ago, but have never taken the time to read it. My friend told me a story about Charlie Parker getting a blowjob, eating fried chicken and tying off his arm for heroin all at the same time, while a young Miles was in the car. I think it was Charlie Parker. I could be wrong.

Whoever said that stereotypes are inaccurate is obviously an idiot.