1) David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix(depends on the day, I actually like these two a little bit more than Prince at the moment, so these guys are both 1a & 1b)

2)Queen-They may not be the BEatles, but I really enjoy their music. Always have

3)George Harrison-I really like the context of his music. He wasn't Paul or John, but a fine songwriter in his own right.

4)Michael Jackson-from the Motown days until 1991.

5) MAdonna-NOt feeling anything since Ray of Light (her best album IMO).

Those that didn't make the cut:

6)2pac-Became a caricature when he joined Death Row, but a tormented talent.

7) Bob Marley-I like his music, but I don't feel the connection as with Hendrix.

8)Rolling Stones/Beatles-Depends on the day. The BEatles appeal to the pop side of me, but I give the Stones the edge for their bluesy brand of rock

9)GEorge Michael-A better songwriter than he is given credit for.

10) Hall & Oates-Always liked their style of music.

Van Hunt
Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Stevie Wonder
David Bowie
David Sylvian

In no particular order...