Bad Brains - Yes. Pioneers of hardcore punk and have remained cool all the way through their run. From punk to reggae to funk-metal, this band simply rocks. They are also an important influence on modern music.
Sonic Youth - Abstain.
Bob Marley - Abstain.
Beastie Boys - Yes. They have more then one great album, but the one in question is one of the greatest hardcore rap albums ever made. Yes to this super iconic group.
Buddy Holly - Yes. An essential part of rock n roll culture and even if he wasn't as big of an influence as some of the others, he was a genuinely talented musician and a tragic, iconic figure.
The Notorious B.I.G. - Definate yes. One of the best hip-hop artists to live. A huge influence on the genre. made some of two of the finest albums ever recorded, period. the definitive hardcore rap. A true mother****er going out for the loot.
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