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Jul 6, 2021 · From Elvis Presley to Keith Richards, here is the list of the 100 greatest rock stars of all time since rock music began in the 1950s.
It’s tough to define exactly what a rock star is, but at their essence, they are really talented celebrities who are just cooler than everyone else. It’s nearly impossible to narrow down a list like this, so once again, we chose to rely on the infallible, Goliath algorithm.
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Dec 28, 2018 · If, rock stars are those that we want to be for their mystique and integrity who has embodied that better than John Lennon? There are two quotes from Lennon himself that sum up why he...
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- Keith Richards. Credit: Graham Wiltshire/Redferns. Mick Jagger was the poster boy for the Stones, and Brian Jones the artsy visionary of the band, who introduced the others to the Blues and blended it into their sound.
- Prince. Credit: Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Wizard. Freak. Icon. Legend. Controversy. One Man Army. A Little Off the Deep End. Control Freak.
- Jimi Hendrix. Credit: Monitor Picture Library/Photoshot/Getty Images. A kid from Seattle changed the world with the flick of his fingers — and it’s not who you think.
- Jimmy Page. Credit: Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Some say he’s the greatest guitarist to have ever lived. Aside from forming Led Zeppelin, one of the most successful bands of all time, Jimmy Page’s style and influence as a guitarist are immeasurable.
Sep 4, 2023 · Presley’s legendary image paved the way for rock and pop legends such as David Bowie, Prince and the New York Dolls. He pioneered “glam rock” through gender-fluid styles such as his famous pink, rhinestone-studded jumpsuit designed by Nudie Cohen.
In both versions of the list, the top three positions are held by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley; rounding out the top ten were (in descending order): the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles.
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Sep 5, 2024 · Freddie Mercury lived an extraordinary life in his 45 years. “I really have done it all,” he said. Here, we look at how the singer moved from Zanzibar to the UK and overcame all the odds to...
