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Originally Posted by boo boo
Its argubale depending on the kind of list. If we're talking about all genres than I don't think they are top ten worthy.
But if we're just talking rock well even then its still arguble. Though Zeps massive influence and impact is enough to earn them a spot in the top 20/25 at least. These artists should be above them.
The Beatles
Elvis Presley
The Rolling Stones (as much as it f*cking pains me to say it)
Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix
James Brown
Ray Charles
Little Richard
Chuck Berry
Beach Boys
Bob Marley (depending on weither you consider Reggae rock music)
Aretha Franklin
Jerry Lee Lewis
And weither these should be above Zep is at least debatable.
The Who
Velvet Underground
Stevie Wonder
Buddy Holly
Bo Diddley
Fats Domino
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The Who are superior in talent, cultural impact, longevity(Still making quality records). And they put rock opera's on the map. Stevie Wonder is more talented than Led Zeppelin, not so sure about the rest. I have never really understood how Elvis was all that talented, all though I suppose he was pretty revolutionary. The rest, based on this criteria, are definetaly above Zeppelin in an all-genre Top 50.