From Bowie Net:
Premier League : Sunday Times : 04/14/02

In a Sunday Times review of the latest album by Bryan Ferry, Mark Edwards discusses the elite of rock musicians: "The first division of rock musicians are those who have created a unique, unmistakable sound. The premier league comprises those musicians who have managed this feat more than once. There aren’t many: the Beatles, Dylan, Bowie, Prince, Joy Division/New Order."

well, they forgot Frank Zappa, but it´s ok....
It´s true....there are lots of artists that are only about the money, but serious artists are usually always recognized for their contribution