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Where would you have Prince on the musical legends list Simple. If there was a list of musical legends in history and how they ranked on how important they are in music, where would P fall in your eyes. Well the first 5 would be pretty easy if you ask me.
1. Elvis Presley 2. The Beatles 3. James Brown 4. The Rolling Stones 5. Ray Charles That I think most critics and you alike would have the first 5. So where would Prince fall in this. I'm composing the list in my head and I think he would fall at 15. If you want to see my entire list and see why P would be at 15, I'll compose it later after seeing your responses. Peace and be wild! | |
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If we are talking impact artists then it will differ from pure talent.
On an "Impact" scale relative to the time as well as longevity then maybe Prince would scrape into the Top 20 (in no particular order): Prince The Beatles Elvis Presley The Rolling Stones Jimi Hendrix Bob Dylan Queen/Freddie Mercury Michael Jackson Madonna U2 James Brown Aretha Franklin Ray Charles Bob Marley The Who Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin Stevie Wonder Marvin Gaye Elton John David Bowie But if we were to order the above list when talking about pure unadulterated talent, then he would peak MUCH MUCH higher, and we might discount groups as it should be ranked on an indivdual basis. With that in mind maybe Mozart would be ahead of Prince, and that's about it!! (IMO) ______________________________________
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Prince would be no. 1 on my list, I just don't think anyone can compare to Prince and his vast creativity and ability, I just don't! | |
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He'd b #1 on my list as well.No 1 compares 2 Prince.I just didn't wanna b the 1st 2 say it. | |
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Prince is first on my list! | |
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wlcm2thdwn said: Prince would be no. 1 on my list, I just don't think anyone can compare to Prince and his vast creativity and ability, I just don't!
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I see most of you have Prince at no.1. Which is fine and dandy but in reality, most critics wouldn't have P as no.1 as the biggest impact in music history. And we are talking a long history. I think you letting your hearts get in the way with your brain. Remember, no matter who you talk to as far as so called critics, they always have Beatles, James, and Elvis, not necessarily in that order, as the biggest impacts and they place in music. Their names would always be mentioned first. Before Little Richard, before Stevie, before Jimi, before Michael, and yes before Prince. Now Prince would be top 20 maybe top 10 without a doubt. But I'm talking about legends according to their impact in music. Here's my list and you'll see what I'm talking about.
1. Elvis Presley 2. The Beatles 3. James Brown 4. The Rolling Stones 5. Ray Charles 6. Aretha Franklin 7. Jimi Hendrix 8. Little Richard 9. Stevie Wonder 10. Bob Dylan 11. Chuck Berry 12. The Supremes 13. The Temptations 14. Prince 15. Michael Jackson Michael or Prince could go either way to be honest. But as you can see you really can't argue the fact. Yes, other than Stevie Wonder on this list Prince is the most versatile artist ever. But Prince's impact in music didn't come until the late 70's and a lot of these artist(including James, Richard, and Stevie who he all loves) paved the way for him. So he possibly couldn't jump over the ones who paved the way for him as far as impact on music history. Talent wise there's no comparison so don't confuse the 2. Peace and be wild! | |
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I think he's totally awesome...so of course I'd want to put him in the #1 slot on my personal list.
However, to be fair to those who came before him, the list would go like this. The Beatles Prince The Beach Boys Elvis Presley The Beatles made a HUGE impact on the music industry, so of course I put them at #1... and why no Rolling Stones? I can't stand them, end of story had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone | |
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My Top 20 Would be
Prince Bruce Springsteen David Bowie Stevie Wonder Jimi Hendrix George Clinton and The P Funk Mob The Beatles The Rolling Stones Sly Stone Kraftwerk Roxy Music Van Morrison Radiohead U2 Neil Finn (For his work With Spilt Enz, Crowded House and His Solo Stuff) Brian Eno Giorgio Moroder Badly Drawn Boy Bob Dylan Beck | |
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Well, I have to agree with an earlier post. You have to differenciate talent and impact. If we're talking impact, I think prince makes the top ten. If we're talking talent, creativity, musical greatness, then I think that he is number one and the rest of the list changes to include the likes of Ellingtion, Miles Davis, probably composers from other countries, etc.
Also the fact that the critics never put prince that high has to do with the fact that they don't put most black artists high. Most of these lists are very white biased. I.E. how could prince be completely left off the greatest guitar player list and relegated to the most underrated player list. Silly. Also I truly believe that the impact of Prince's music will be felt more and more over time. The fact is that it's still ahead of its time. It still blows the minds of our latest trend setters and it's still influencing them. There isn't much to study about the Beatles music. It's just good quality song writing and heartfelt performances, but Prince is a true innovator musically and people will be studying him as they study Mozart and Bach. | |
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Probably somewhere near the top.
That is, if I ever went thru the trouble of taking the extensive amount of thought & time that is required to a compile such a list (a list with intregrity at least). And that's time that could be spent here, commiserating on the org. With all you good people. // [Edited 10/11/07 15:22pm] | |
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Prince
Michael Jackson( Yeah I said Michael ) Elvis Presley The Temptations Marvin Gaye The Beatles Ray Charles Jimi Hendrix Stevie Wonder Quincy Jones Aretha Franklin Elton John Commodores (Lionel Richie) | |
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Let's ignore anyone before 1900:
The Beatles Robert Johnson--this is questionable, but I don't know his contemporaries' music very well Ray Charles Chuck Berry James Brown Bob Dylan Jimi Hendrix Louis Armstrong Miles Davis Duke Ellington Elvis Presley Prince My Legacy
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odd that only 1 mention of madonna has been made so far, considering she has made the biggest impact on the industry (entertainment (music)) in the last 25 yrs, strangely also missing is Bob Marley, The doors, Nirvana etc, and least I not forget The Sex pistols.
however, as far as modern music and entertainment is concerned (anything since 1900), only one has it all and i doubt very much there will be another like him. Elton John If it were not for insanity, I would be sane.
"True to his status as the last enigma in music, Prince crashed into London this week in a ball of confusion" The Times 2014 | |
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Whitnail said: odd that only 1 mention of madonna has been made so far, considering she has made the biggest impact on the industry (entertainment (music)) in the last 25 yrs, strangely also missing is Bob Marley, The doors, Nirvana etc, and least I not forget The Sex pistols.
however, as far as modern music and entertainment is concerned (anything since 1900), only one has it all and i doubt very much there will be another like him. Elton John ooh yeh, Bob Marley is missing ! My Legacy
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Whitnail said: odd that only 1 mention of madonna has been made so far, considering she has made the biggest impact on the industry (entertainment (music)) in the last 25 yrs, strangely also missing is Bob Marley, The doors, Nirvana etc, and least I not forget The Sex pistols.
however, as far as modern music and entertainment is concerned (anything since 1900), only one has it all and i doubt very much there will be another like him. Elton John opps, to clear up any mis understandings, I only mention Elton John as I am not sure what he is doing on any list regarding legends [Edited 10/11/07 16:27pm] If it were not for insanity, I would be sane.
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I'd put Prince along side of Elvis, as far as impact goes....Musicians I don't like to say one was better than the other, because it's just nice to know that all of this wonderful music is around us. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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1-Jimi Hendrix
2-Stevie wonder 3-Sly Stone 4-James Brown 5-Prince | |
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wlcm2thdwn said: Prince would be no. 1 on my list, I just don't think anyone can compare to Prince and his vast creativity and ability, I just don't!
That's the way for me to say it. | |
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I would put him near the top of all the legends, that came before him.
He is definitely the #1 legend of our time, at least imo. There is nobody alive and kicking, that would come anywhere near Prince. With the exception of maybe, the Stones or Elton John. They both belong into the legend-category as well, imo. love the one who is Love! | |
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Prince ( In terms of music writting and hits scored)
Freddy Mercury Steve Wonder James Brown Billy Corgan Sam 8) Prince 2010 Good Luck for Future & Tour | |
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