Also ranks #1 on The Greatest Jazz Saxophonists of All Time Also ranks #1 on The Best Jazz Saxophonists in the World 2 Charlie Parker 830 votes Charlie "Bird" Parker, a towering figure in the world of jazz, was a true pioneer of the bebop genre. With his virtuosic playi...
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At a time when many rock songwriters were interested in psychedelic escapism, the Band's Robbie Robertson looked for inspiration in America — its history, its myths and its music. Songs like "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Up on Cripple Creek," "The Weight" and "King Harvest (...
The songwriters blended elements of pop, rock, and R&B to create a track that was both sonically and lyrically appealing. The song’s upbeat tone and catchy chorus gained international recognition and helped the single become a long-lasting hit. 10. “When It’s Over” “When It’s Over...
same creaky voice, same searching lyrics, placing him among the greatest songwriters in rock history. young first hit the scene with buffalo springfield in 1966, not long before rolling stone first hit newsstands. he’s been a regular in our pages ever since. we’ve covered his music ...
VH1 sent ballots to over 700 musicians, songwriters, disc jockeys and radio programmers and asked them to vote on the 100 greatest songs of rock and roll. The results were shown in a much-publicized feature, and selections from that show are here in this awesome collection of the best and...
Singles like “Fu-Gee-La” and “Ready or Not” showed that the kids from New Jeru had grown into seriously thoughtful songwriters and producers who could craft hits with the best of them. Even the covers on the album were incredible. All told, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel, and Wyclef Jean...
The songwriters initially offered the track toBritney Spears, whose career was spiraling out of control. "We thought, 'Let's save our friend,'" the-Dream says. But Spears' management brushed them off. "I'm so thankful for it," Rihannasaid. "I prayed for this song." ...
Jimi Hendrix is perhaps one of the most iconic and legendary guitarists, singers, and songwriters of all time. Though the musician's mainstream career only lasted for roughly four years, he quickly became regarded as one of history's most important artists and most influential guitarists o...
These are just some of the greatest musicians of all time! They each have made an immense contribution to the world of music and will continue to influence artists for many years to come. Whether you prefer classical or rock & roll, jazz or blues, reggae or pop, there is something in ...