We see them all the time, top 10...top 50...top 100 lists, etc. So what's different about this top 100 list? It was compiled by a panel of 55 musicians, writers, and industry executives. Each of the artists had an short essay written by one of their peers. There was everyone from Booker T and the MG's (who I had honestly never heard of) to Nine inch Nails; from The Temptations to Queen; from Elvis Presley to The Grateful Dead. It covered all bases, genres, tastes and (sorry) lack of taste. Here are a few of the highlights: Between 100 - 81: #90 Carlos Santana, essay by Henry Garza of Los Lonely Boys. " He's a pioneer of Latin rock & roll: His music was something new, but it was intertwined with everything else that was out there at the time — Sixties rock, Latin jazz and more.... Carlos isn't the lead singer, but he is the maestro. " #88 Jay-Z, essay by E...
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I almost love movies as much as I love music. Well...that's not entirely true. Music will always come first but i do enjoy movies. My favorite part is the movie soundtrack. Here are a few of my favorites: Movie Artist Son g "Say Anything" Peter Gabriel "In Your Eyes" "Wayne's World" Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" ...
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Hair Bands Gotta Love 'Em Uhhh...no, not these hair bands... This kind of hair band (White Lion) There are many articles with top 10, top 20, or even top 100 hair bands, but I'm only going to compare two; VH1's Top 20 (2015) and LA Weekly's Top 15 (2013). VH1's Top 20: LA Weekly's Top 15: #20 ~ LA Guns #11 #19 ~ Faster Pussycat ...