The best musicians of all time:
1. Michael Jackson
2. Elvis Presley
3. The Beatles
4. Bob Dylan
5. Freddie Mercury
6. Jimi Hendrix
7. Stevie Wonder
8. Frank Sinatra
9. David Bowie
10. Prince
11. Madonna
12. Aretha Franklin
13. Ray Charles
14. Paul McCartney
15. Whitney Houston
16. Elton John
17. John Lennon
18. Beyoncé
19. Marvin Gaye
20. Chuck Berry
21. Nina Simone
22. Kurt Cobain
23. Johnny Cash
24. James Brown
25. Adele
The best musicians of all time:
27. Eric Clapton
26. Tina Turner
28. Mariah Carey
29. Bruce Springsteen
30. Janis Joplin
31. Bob Marley
32. George Harrison
33. Buddy Holly
34. Eminem
35. Patti Smith
36. Louis Armstrong
37. Otis Redding
38. B.B. King
39. Stevie Nicks
40. Johnny Marr
41. John Coltrane
42. Ella Fitzgerald
43. Billy Joel
44. James Taylor
45. Carole King
46. Luciano Pavarotti
47. Patsy Cline
48. Roy Orbison
49. Amy Winehouse
50. Tupac Shakur
best musicians
These musicians are known for their innovation, their ability to inspire, and their contributions to music across various genres. This list spans several decades and musical styles, reflecting the broad impact these artists have had globally. Sources:
1. Rolling Stone Magazine
2. Billboard – Provides charts and statistics based on music sales, streaming, and other metrics that influence the perception of greatness in the music industry.
3. NME (New Musical Express)
4. BBC Music
5. The Guardian