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Artists That Changed Your Life? I Know we all have them being that i am only 19 i am still very young but i have had good music in my life and many artists who have changed my life what are your's? i have quite a few
Mine are Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Prince Stevie Wonder John Lee Hooker The Stones Led Zeppelin The Beatles Little Richard Ray Charles Frank Zappa Elton John Depeche Mode Public Enemy Billy Joel Rob Zombie[Yes ik that's an odd one but still he did=] Fats Domino The Who David Bowie Janis Joplin Iggy Pop Patti Smith Joni mitchell Jimi Hendrix James Brown Tears For Fears U2 Van Halen Robert Johnson Eric Clapton Judas Priest Living Colour Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener
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In no order:
Marvin Gaye James Brown Michael Jackson Prince George Michael Janet Jackson Mary J. Blige Stevie Wonder Patti LaBelle/Labelle Boy George/Culture Club Elton John Todd Rundgren Ray Charles Little Richard Chuck Berry The Drifters Clyde McPhatter Sly Stone Curtis Mayfield Aretha Franklin Gladys Knight Martha and the Vandellas The Isley Brothers Queen/Freddie Mercury Janis Joplin P-Funk Betty Davis The Temptations Jimi Hendrix John Lennon Donna Summer Donny Hathaway Syreeta Wright [Edited 4/11/10 20:40pm] [Edited 4/11/10 20:41pm] [Edited 4/12/10 18:53pm] | |
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Prince
Janet Jackson Amy Grant Stevie Wonder Barry Manilow George Michael Klymaxx Midnight Star Madonna Sly and the Family Stone Earth Wind & Fire Commodores Lionel Richie Michael Jackson Jill Scott Whitney Houston Queen Culture Club . [Edited 4/11/10 20:50pm] | |
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No particular order:
Prince Stevie Wonder Michael Jackson James Cleveland George Michael Diana Ross Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff Quincy Jones Anita Ward Walter Hawkins George Benson ZZ Hill Johnnie Taylor Marvin Gaye The Temptations Luther Vandross [Edited 4/11/10 20:55pm] **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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Well, here's my list
Prince Nas A Tribe Called Quest Isley Brothers Jackson 5 Ludacris Kanye West Common Mobb Deep The Clash Cal Tjader Gangstarr Teddy Pendergrass MJ LTD | |
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Michael Jackson- the main one. Motivated me to dance, write songs, sing, to be an individual and not part of the crowd
Prince- similar to Michael, motivated me to write songs, compose, be an individual Stevie Wonder- made me want to write songs that paint pictures, "enhance" the imagination Craig David- his music opened my eyes to UK R&B, House music, UK Garage Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Wham!- expanded my ears to music other than R&B, hip hop, and dance other artists: Paul Weller/The Style Council George Michael James Brown Steve Arrington Leroy Burgess Gamble and Huff The Neptunes Teddy Riley "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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Stevie Wonder
Carlos Santana Gamble and Huff Earth Wind and Fire | |
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There are so many but here are a few as they come to my mind:
Prince Boney M Commodores George Clinton Michael Jackson Stevie Wonder Isao Tomita Kraftwerk Bruce Springsteen Khaled James Brown Sly & The Family Stone Curtis Mayfield Graham Central Station Jimi Hendrix Chuck Berry Little Richard John Lee Hooker Muddy Waters Wes Montgomery Santana Bob Marley & The Wailers Paco De Lucia Pelle Miljoona Clash Ramones Beastie Boys Laika & The Cosmonauts | |
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Gunsnhalen said: I Know we all have them being that i am only 19 i am still very young but i have had good music in my life and many artists who have changed my life what are your's? i have quite a few
Mine are Prince Stevie Wonder The Beatles *Stevie Wonder was a weird influence, cause he was the guy who I always heard his music, but I didn't connect his name to music which ebbed and flowed around me. When I saw him in 2007 in NYC i knew why he was magic; yeah, his voice had changed and all, but he sang with passion and was filled with love. Inspirational *Prince. Hell yes. Getting into his 90's stuff, I've heard his music before in the past, but it was cool getting into him. He was wild and talented, and sexual and clever and funny, and he keeps me entertained to this day. *The Beatles. My ex really got me into them. I still dedicate Michelle to her. At this point in history, we have a choice to make
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Kurt Cobain
Michael Jackson Prince Tom Waits | |
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as absolutely pivotal artists for me I would name these:
Earth Wind & Fire Stevie Wonder Michael Jackson Prince James Brown P-Funk Vanglorious... this is protected by the red, the black, and the green. With a key... sissy! | |
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Madonna
Prince Jimi Hendrix The Beatles The Doors 3121... Don't U Wanna Come? | |
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Stevie Nicks for her poetry, beautiful melodies, voice and persona
Sheila E for turning me into a percussionist myself Diana Ross for... ever since I was a little kid Barry White and Gamble & Huff for crafting some of the most beautiful and funky songs ever Chaka Khan for That Voice Just like the white winged dove... | |
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Prince - song: The Beautiful Ones
Billie Holiday - song: Miss Brown To You Chaka Khan - song: Hot Butterfly Sarah Vaughan - song: Black Coffee Duke Ellington - song: Sophisticated Lady Phyllis Hyman - song: Betcha By Golly Wow Sly & The Family Stone - song: Hot Fun In The Summertime - Live Minnie Riperton - song: Edge Of A Dream Stevie Wonder - song: You've got it bad, girl Syreeta - song: What love has joined together Santana - song: Sampa Pa Ti Little Jimmy Scott - song: Please give me a chance Ray Charles - song: What I'd Say Pt.1 & 2 Big Maybelle Smith - song: Candy Curtis Mayfield - song: Give It Up Dinah Washington - song: Harbor Lights | |
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Hmmm | |
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Michael Jackson
Janet Mariah Carey Madonna Beyonce TLC Prince Salt N Pepa Stevie Wonder Spice Girls Celine Dion Evanescence Culture Club Jill Scott Alicia Keys Aaliyah 2pac Tears For Fears [Edited 4/12/10 17:03pm] | |
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David Bowie: the only dude that has influenced me directly (clothes, hairstyle, attitude, etc.)
Roxy Music: D.Bowie, part.2 
Prince: the guy turned me into a metrosexual 
The Rolling Stones: they turned me into a badass...
Duran Duran: David Bowie & Roxy, all over again... Depeche Mode: my fav electronic act... Madonna: the lady of my life... 
The Beatles: they showed me how versatile and worthy pop music is... The Beach Boys: the soundtrack of all the summers of my life...
Parliament/Funkadelic: my funk gods... [Edited 4/12/10 18:07pm]  | |
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As I browse my entire music library, this is all I can render:
Corey Hart - Corey Hart was one of the very few male singers that I had in my music library back in the day. His cassette, Boy In The Box, was a hit with me. There had to be at least 5 or more songs on that album that I loved to sing.He changed my life because he made me love male singers, though there be very few in my music collection. He's also one of the many artists that I grew up listening to that got me into pop and rock music. Kiss - I was never into the music of Kiss. However, as a young gay boy growing up, to see men wearing makeup was absolutely fascinating for me to see. Probably, for any gay boy to see. My favorite member was Paul Stanley. Cuteness!! Barbra Streisand - Not quite sure what it is about this woman that attracted me to music, but I was. It may have been because I could openly say I liked her music while at the same time knowing that to do so, sterotypically, implied that I was gay. I mean, the woman has a beautiful voice, and what's wrong with liking a beautiful voice, whether you're a man or woman who loves it? Gay or straight? I could sing her songs and be as gay as I wanted to be as I sang them. This is a big step for a gay boy growing up. It also helped knowing that she had a gay son. Donna Summer - How do I love thee? Let me count the ways (smile). She has been in my life for as long as I can remember. When all other voices were not singing, hers was still singing to me. Every facet of my life, since I first heard her voice, has been affected by her music. If you didn't know me, you would mistake me for being straight and in love with her or you would think she was my mother or that, to me, she was God in female form. LOL. Anyone who does know me from childhood to my current age of 40, would not be surprised and is to this day not surprised that I still have her Donna Summer in my life. Through the good times and the bad, she has always been. Thank God for her life and music. Glad to have had the honor of meeting her musical acquaintance. If you have ever been through life's emotional ups and downs and the surprises life brings and you needed someone there to bring you back to your good place, this is what Donna Summer has done and continues to do for me. Even after she leaves this earth. Duran Duran - It was the year, 1983. The song playing at the school dance was Union Of The Snake. And there I was, dancing in front of all of those people while singing the song. I was lost in that song and I didn't seem to mind who was watching, when normally, I would mind. Duran Duran changed my life with this song as it helped me come out of my shell. One crack further towards life. | |
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Michael Jackson - My first memory of a kid was seeing his Thriller video. It totally made me want to be a singer and dancer.
Prince - Seeing that Purple Rain movie when I was a kid made me want to play Guitar! Jimi Hendrix - Absolutely gave me a direction with how to play Guitar, and make people feel something. Stevie Wonder - Who else better to teach you how to use your voice than Stevie. | |
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VERY VERY VERY Good choices my friends
Btw i also forgot to list Mr.Marvin Gaye as one of mine as well he also was a big part of my musical love=] & I Think i might add Madonna she's not up to par with the likes of say janis, Pati smith or jonie But you got to give the woman some credit yes she had cutsie pop hits. But Ray Of light, American Life, Like A Prayer & even Erotica are true art Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener
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Rufus and Chaka Khan
Donna Summer Rick James Teena Marie Culture Club/Boy George Tori Amos Very important Artists to the soundtrack of my life! If it breaks when it bends, U better not put it in! | |
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Since everyone is listing reasons why, I guess I'll do the same:
Prince - The moment that changed my life was the first time I heard "I Wanna Be Your Lover". It was something infectious about the groove that just got me. I became a BIG fan of Prince's when I got the 1999 album for my birthday in 83. I was TOTALLY HOOKED when I fell in love with the grooves of DMSR and "Lady Cab Driver". These songs were like none I'd ever experienced. Stevie Wonder - I never really considered myself a Stevie fan until I got "In Square Circle". The songs that I remember falling in love with were "I Love You Too Much" and "Whereabouts". Those songs inspired me to want to write. Michael Jackson - Well, MJ has touched so many lives, however, for me I became a HUGE fan when I heard "Shake Your Body" and "Heartbreak Hotel". Those songs helped me fall in love with music. I loved the way that the Jacksons were able to combine r&b grooves with a classical music accent. James Cleveland - This man changed the way I listen to gospel music. He created funky grooves for the gospel world. He had a knack of making a traditional "country" church singer sound so good. When I heard "God Has Smiled On Me", he taught me that u don't have 2 b a great singer and still sound good. George Michael - GM holds the distinction of being the 2nd cd I ever purchased. I kind of liked Wham originally, but fell in love with GM's voice. He was a "blue-eyed" soul singer for a "new" generation at the time. I still think he is one of the best singers ever. Diana Ross - I was never a big Supremes fan growing up, but when I got the "Diana" album as a gift, I FELL IN LOVE with her voice. Before this album, I always viewed Diana as a black Streisand (which is not a bad thing), but when she did the "Diana" album, the music touched a part of my soul that I just can't explain. Especially the song "Friend to Friend". Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff - OK I love these guys. Growing up, I remember having 45s of "Living For the Weekend" with "Stairway To Heaven" on the flip side. Those 2 songs taught me about arrangements and how a really good one should be. Quincy Jones - Q was probably the biggest influence on me as a person and music lover. I must have been a fan of his before I came out of the womb. Especially since Sanford and Son was big in black households when my parents had me. I then later learned about Q from my uncle who loved The Brothers Johnson. Then after I learned that he was the same one that did Off The Wall, I became a fan and learned how his music has affected my life. Anita Ward - I know this may be an unusual person to site as a musical influence, but Anita was BIG in my world. Especially being a 7 year old who was a disco fan. I remember hearing "Ring My Bell" for the first time on a weekend trip to Dallas. I loved the groove, but didn't fall in love with the album until about 4 or so years later. I stole her "Songs of Love" album from my cousin and started playing it. I then fell in love with the great songs on the project. Some of the best songwriters to ever live worked on that album. Sam Dees and Frederick Knight did a great job on that project. Walter Hawkins - Walter is probably the biggest influence on my life. His music has gotten me through some rough times. One of my cousins hipped me to Walter. I then bought his "Love Alive Reunion" on cassette and played it like a hit album. Songs like "Follow Me", "Dear Jesus I Love You", "Going Up Yonder" and "He's That Kind of Friend" taught me about the spiritual side of myself more than any other artist. George Benson - George holds the distinction of being the first cassette album I ever purchased. It was the "Give Me Tonight" album. This album was so soothing, but intricate at the same time. ZZ Hill - I learned about ZZ in college while listening to the local public radio station. They had a blues show everyday from 10am - 12pm and would "Sweet Willie Mitchell" made sure to play some ZZ and Johnnie Taylor. I then bought ZZ's GH on cassette and tore the thing up. His music and lyrics spoke to me. Especially with songs like "Please Don't Let Our Good Thing End" and "Down Home Blues". Johnnie Taylor - I became a JT fan about the same time I became a ZZ fan. Yeah, I knew about "Disco Lady" and loved it, but never really got into the essence of JT's catalog until I started listening to the local blues show. "Still Called The Blues" spoke to me. Especially when I was struggling with classes at school. Marvin Gaye - I always liked Marvin, but it wasn't until I bought the "I Want You" album in college that I became semi-obsessed with MPG. His music was romantic, honest and had a certain vulnerability that is still unmatched today. The Temptations - The Temps were always a group that I "liked" but never really "loved". them until I heard "Heavenly" for the first time. After that, I learned about real harmonies and tender falsetto vocals. Luther Vandross - Luther holds the distinction of being my first concert. I was never a fan before I got "The Night I Fell In Love". That album taught me about how unique Luther was compared to other albums. He taught me what a LOVE song is. Luther had a knack for conveying emotion for sure. I miss going to see him in concert. He was a great performer and didn't need a bunch of "extras" to have a great show. **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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Not necessary change my life per se, but definitely gave me music as a way to escape from whatever problems I was going through during childhood & teenage years:
The Jacksons (including Michael & Janet) Prince & The Revolution Madonna Stevie Wonder Barry White Teddy Pendergrass Luther Vandross Parliament-Funkadelic The Isley Brothers (3+3 line-up) KC & The Sunshine Band ABBA Rick James Teena Marie Cameo Roger & Zapp Force MD's New Edition KISS Heart Def Leppard Poison Bob Marley RUN-DMC Public Enemy LL Cool J Eric B & Rakim 2pac | |
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daPrettyman said: Since everyone is listing reasons why, I guess I'll do the same:
Prince - The moment that changed my life was the first time I heard "I Wanna Be Your Lover". It was something infectious about the groove that just got me. I became a BIG fan of Prince's when I got the 1999 album for my birthday in 83. I was TOTALLY HOOKED when I fell in love with the grooves of DMSR and "Lady Cab Driver". These songs were like none I'd ever experienced. Stevie Wonder - I never really considered myself a Stevie fan until I got "In Square Circle". The songs that I remember falling in love with were "I Love You Too Much" and "Whereabouts". Those songs inspired me to want to write. Michael Jackson - Well, MJ has touched so many lives, however, for me I became a HUGE fan when I heard "Shake Your Body" and "Heartbreak Hotel". Those songs helped me fall in love with music. I loved the way that the Jacksons were able to combine r&b grooves with a classical music accent. James Cleveland - This man changed the way I listen to gospel music. He created funky grooves for the gospel world. He had a knack of making a traditional "country" church singer sound so good. When I heard "God Has Smiled On Me", he taught me that u don't have 2 b a great singer and still sound good. George Michael - GM holds the distinction of being the 2nd cd I ever purchased. I kind of liked Wham originally, but fell in love with GM's voice. He was a "blue-eyed" soul singer for a "new" generation at the time. I still think he is one of the best singers ever. Diana Ross - I was never a big Supremes fan growing up, but when I got the "Diana" album as a gift, I FELL IN LOVE with her voice. Before this album, I always viewed Diana as a black Streisand (which is not a bad thing), but when she did the "Diana" album, the music touched a part of my soul that I just can't explain. Especially the song "Friend to Friend". Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff - OK I love these guys. Growing up, I remember having 45s of "Living For the Weekend" with "Stairway To Heaven" on the flip side. Those 2 songs taught me about arrangements and how a really good one should be. Quincy Jones - Q was probably the biggest influence on me as a person and music lover. I must have been a fan of his before I came out of the womb. Especially since Sanford and Son was big in black households when my parents had me. I then later learned about Q from my uncle who loved The Brothers Johnson. Then after I learned that he was the same one that did Off The Wall, I became a fan and learned how his music has affected my life. Anita Ward - I know this may be an unusual person to site as a musical influence, but Anita was BIG in my world. Especially being a 7 year old who was a disco fan. I remember hearing "Ring My Bell" for the first time on a weekend trip to Dallas. I loved the groove, but didn't fall in love with the album until about 4 or so years later. I stole her "Songs of Love" album from my cousin and started playing it. I then fell in love with the great songs on the project. Some of the best songwriters to ever live worked on that album. Sam Dees and Frederick Knight did a great job on that project. Walter Hawkins - Walter is probably the biggest influence on my life. His music has gotten me through some rough times. One of my cousins hipped me to Walter. I then bought his "Love Alive Reunion" on cassette and played it like a hit album. Songs like "Follow Me", "Dear Jesus I Love You", "Going Up Yonder" and "He's That Kind of Friend" taught me about the spiritual side of myself more than any other artist. George Benson - George holds the distinction of being the first cassette album I ever purchased. It was the "Give Me Tonight" album. This album was so soothing, but intricate at the same time. ZZ Hill - I learned about ZZ in college while listening to the local public radio station. They had a blues show everyday from 10am - 12pm and would "Sweet Willie Mitchell" made sure to play some ZZ and Johnnie Taylor. I then bought ZZ's GH on cassette and tore the thing up. His music and lyrics spoke to me. Especially with songs like "Please Don't Let Our Good Thing End" and "Down Home Blues". Johnnie Taylor - I became a JT fan about the same time I became a ZZ fan. Yeah, I knew about "Disco Lady" and loved it, but never really got into the essence of JT's catalog until I started listening to the local blues show. "Still Called The Blues" spoke to me. Especially when I was struggling with classes at school. Marvin Gaye - I always liked Marvin, but it wasn't until I bought the "I Want You" album in college that I became semi-obsessed with MPG. His music was romantic, honest and had a certain vulnerability that is still unmatched today. The Temptations - The Temps were always a group that I "liked" but never really "loved". them until I heard "Heavenly" for the first time. After that, I learned about real harmonies and tender falsetto vocals. Luther Vandross - Luther holds the distinction of being my first concert. I was never a fan before I got "The Night I Fell In Love". That album taught me about how unique Luther was compared to other albums. He taught me what a LOVE song is. Luther had a knack for conveying emotion for sure. I miss going to see him in concert. He was a great performer and didn't need a bunch of "extras" to have a great show. I really LIKE your list--and your reasons. Never trust anything spoken in the presence of an erection.
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NewPowerSista said: daPrettyman said: Since everyone is listing reasons why, I guess I'll do the same:
Prince - The moment that changed my life was the first time I heard "I Wanna Be Your Lover". It was something infectious about the groove that just got me. I became a BIG fan of Prince's when I got the 1999 album for my birthday in 83. I was TOTALLY HOOKED when I fell in love with the grooves of DMSR and "Lady Cab Driver". These songs were like none I'd ever experienced. Stevie Wonder - I never really considered myself a Stevie fan until I got "In Square Circle". The songs that I remember falling in love with were "I Love You Too Much" and "Whereabouts". Those songs inspired me to want to write. Michael Jackson - Well, MJ has touched so many lives, however, for me I became a HUGE fan when I heard "Shake Your Body" and "Heartbreak Hotel". Those songs helped me fall in love with music. I loved the way that the Jacksons were able to combine r&b grooves with a classical music accent. James Cleveland - This man changed the way I listen to gospel music. He created funky grooves for the gospel world. He had a knack of making a traditional "country" church singer sound so good. When I heard "God Has Smiled On Me", he taught me that u don't have 2 b a great singer and still sound good. George Michael - GM holds the distinction of being the 2nd cd I ever purchased. I kind of liked Wham originally, but fell in love with GM's voice. He was a "blue-eyed" soul singer for a "new" generation at the time. I still think he is one of the best singers ever. Diana Ross - I was never a big Supremes fan growing up, but when I got the "Diana" album as a gift, I FELL IN LOVE with her voice. Before this album, I always viewed Diana as a black Streisand (which is not a bad thing), but when she did the "Diana" album, the music touched a part of my soul that I just can't explain. Especially the song "Friend to Friend". Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff - OK I love these guys. Growing up, I remember having 45s of "Living For the Weekend" with "Stairway To Heaven" on the flip side. Those 2 songs taught me about arrangements and how a really good one should be. Quincy Jones - Q was probably the biggest influence on me as a person and music lover. I must have been a fan of his before I came out of the womb. Especially since Sanford and Son was big in black households when my parents had me. I then later learned about Q from my uncle who loved The Brothers Johnson. Then after I learned that he was the same one that did Off The Wall, I became a fan and learned how his music has affected my life. Anita Ward - I know this may be an unusual person to site as a musical influence, but Anita was BIG in my world. Especially being a 7 year old who was a disco fan. I remember hearing "Ring My Bell" for the first time on a weekend trip to Dallas. I loved the groove, but didn't fall in love with the album until about 4 or so years later. I stole her "Songs of Love" album from my cousin and started playing it. I then fell in love with the great songs on the project. Some of the best songwriters to ever live worked on that album. Sam Dees and Frederick Knight did a great job on that project. Walter Hawkins - Walter is probably the biggest influence on my life. His music has gotten me through some rough times. One of my cousins hipped me to Walter. I then bought his "Love Alive Reunion" on cassette and played it like a hit album. Songs like "Follow Me", "Dear Jesus I Love You", "Going Up Yonder" and "He's That Kind of Friend" taught me about the spiritual side of myself more than any other artist. George Benson - George holds the distinction of being the first cassette album I ever purchased. It was the "Give Me Tonight" album. This album was so soothing, but intricate at the same time. ZZ Hill - I learned about ZZ in college while listening to the local public radio station. They had a blues show everyday from 10am - 12pm and would "Sweet Willie Mitchell" made sure to play some ZZ and Johnnie Taylor. I then bought ZZ's GH on cassette and tore the thing up. His music and lyrics spoke to me. Especially with songs like "Please Don't Let Our Good Thing End" and "Down Home Blues". Johnnie Taylor - I became a JT fan about the same time I became a ZZ fan. Yeah, I knew about "Disco Lady" and loved it, but never really got into the essence of JT's catalog until I started listening to the local blues show. "Still Called The Blues" spoke to me. Especially when I was struggling with classes at school. Marvin Gaye - I always liked Marvin, but it wasn't until I bought the "I Want You" album in college that I became semi-obsessed with MPG. His music was romantic, honest and had a certain vulnerability that is still unmatched today. The Temptations - The Temps were always a group that I "liked" but never really "loved". them until I heard "Heavenly" for the first time. After that, I learned about real harmonies and tender falsetto vocals. Luther Vandross - Luther holds the distinction of being my first concert. I was never a fan before I got "The Night I Fell In Love". That album taught me about how unique Luther was compared to other albums. He taught me what a LOVE song is. Luther had a knack for conveying emotion for sure. I miss going to see him in concert. He was a great performer and didn't need a bunch of "extras" to have a great show. I really LIKE your list--and your reasons. Me too 
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Harlepolis said: NewPowerSista said: I really LIKE your list--and your reasons. Me too
Thanx to you Prettyman, I might persue ZZ Hill's discography and check what I missed so far. Thanx guys.  **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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bboy87 said: Michael Jackson- the main one. Motivated me to dance, write songs, sing, to be an individual and not part of the crowd
Prince- similar to Michael, motivated me to write songs, compose, be an individual Stevie Wonder- made me want to write songs that paint pictures, "enhance" the imagination Craig David- his music opened my eyes to UK R&B, House music, UK Garage Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Wham!- expanded my ears to music other than R&B, hip hop, and dance other artists: Paul Weller/The Style Council George Michael James Brown Steve Arrington Leroy Burgess Gamble and Huff The Neptunes Teddy Riley So when do we get to see this on youtube?  Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach | |
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Prince/Michael Jackson/Madonna
Aaliyah/Brandy/Monica Whitney/Mariah Public Enemy ATCQ/Jungle Brothers/Queen Latifah Mary J Blige 2Pac Salt N Pepa EnVogue TLC U2/Duran Duran/George Michael Janet Jackson Patti LaBelle Luther Vandross Marvin Gaye Mozart Selena Shania Twain Alanis Morrissette Erykah Badu | |
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Thank's for all the responses guys=] it's always good to see everyones musical lovers so to speak lol
BTW Luther Vandross is a recent love of mine of all the artist in the recent year or so he is a big one! as well as George Michael & Atlantis Morissette there the artists i have gotten big into the last few months that are having a big impact Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener
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Prince
Micheal Jackson David Bowie Al Green Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Mariah Carey Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac Johnnie 'Guitar' Watson Jimi Hendricks BB King Boz Scaggs War Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Pachelbel Canon Vivaldi Verdi Tchaikovsky Bach, Prince Micheal Jackson David Bowie Al Green Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Mariah Carey Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac Johnnie 'Guitar' Watson Jimi Hendricks BB King Boz Scaggs War Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Pachelbel Canon Vivaldi Verdi Tchaikovsky Bach, Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse Diana Ross an so many others Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varèse | |
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