For males, I think it's Frank Sinatra. Some may argue Elvis, but Sinatra was one incredible singer with stature rivaled by none.

I think Barbra Streisand is the most legendary female singer of all time.

biggest music icons IMO, in no particular order

Elvis
Beatles
Rolling Stones
Frank Sinatra
Barbra Streisand
Stevie Wonder
David Bowie
Elton John
Michael Jackson
Prince
Jimi Hendrix
The Doors
Led Zeppelin
U2
Madonna
Pink Floyd
Willie Nelson
Johnny Cash
Van Halen
Metallica
Nirvana
Aerosmith
James Brown

am I missing anyone major?

Great list BuffySlayer, but I was looking for one for each gender. I should have been more specific.

The greatest male and female legends of all time.

hilary duff. she invented having singing voices edited on the cd's so they'll sound good and get money.

Originally posted by safety pin
hilary duff. she invented having singing voices edited on the cd's so they'll sound good and get money.

I disagree. Even on the cd, her voice sounds bad, so she didn't exactly do a good job with that invention.

For me, it's Nirvana and Stevie Nicks...

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79


am I missing anyone major?

Aretha

Oh this is hard. I know you said only one but here are my choices of great voices male and female no particular order:

Male:

Steve Perry
Marvin Gaye
Luther Vandross
Sinatra
Freddie Mercury
Elvis Presley
Paul McCartney
Nat King Cole
Ray Charles
Teddy Pendergrass
Eddie Levert
Bobby Darin
James Taylor
George Michael
Elton John
Sam Cooke
Jackie Wilson

Female:

Barbara Steisand
Aretha Franklin
Gladys Knight (very underrated)
Celine Dion (I'm not a huge fan of hers but she has a wonderful voice)
Stevie Nicks
Pat Benatar
Ann Wilson
Tina Turner
Anita Baker
Dinah Washington
Janis Joplin
Etta James

think I'll stop here.



:wave:

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
biggest music icons IMO, in no particular order

Elvis
Beatles
Rolling Stones
Frank Sinatra
Barbra Streisand
Stevie Wonder
David Bowie
Elton John
Michael Jackson
Prince
Jimi Hendrix
The Doors
Led Zeppelin
U2
Madonna
Pink Floyd
Willie Nelson
Johnny Cash
Van Halen
Metallica
Nirvana
Aerosmith
James Brown

am I missing anyone major?

Aretha Franklin is another one. In the black community Billie Holliday is considered a legend as well. These people have all taken on a life of their own that goes way beyond their music. Janis Joplin is another one, although I don't know if its because she died young of a drug overdose or her actual recordings. I don't think any of the acts who have been marketed mainly to pre-teens would qualify (Backstreet Boys, other boy bands, Britney or older acts like Monkees, David Cassidy etc) unless one of them had some sex or drug scandal attached to them or died early or some such thing. Cruel to say, but if Whitney Houston overdosed on drugs and died today she might make a list like this.

Originally posted by safety pin
hilary duff. she invented having singing voices edited on the cd's so they'll sound good and get money.

I think it was Britney who did that.

Originally posted by vashti1999
I disagree. Even on the cd, her voice sounds bad, so she didn't exactly do a good job with that invention.

somehow I think Sarah was being facetious with picking Hilary Duff, lol

Originally posted by jamesanthony
Cruel to say, but if Whitney Houston overdosed on drugs and died today she might make a list like this.

if Whitney gets her act together and goes back to making good music (as opposed to JUST WHITNEY), she could make these lists IMO

Elvis Presley

Janis Joplin

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
somehow I think Sarah was being facetious with picking Hilary Duff, lol

I know she was being facetious. I was just saying even with studio tricks, there's no helping Hilary Duff. I actually listened to her song So Yesterday once and couldn't believe how bad it was, wondering if someone gave her a deal outright without finding out beforehand if she could carry a note.

Originally posted by vashti1999
I know she was being facetious. I was just saying even with studio tricks, there's no helping Hilary Duff. I actually listened to her song So Yesterday once and couldn't believe how bad it was, wondering if someone gave her a deal outright without finding out beforehand if she could carry a note.

seems like all these Disney hacks are given a recording contract along with their movie/tv contracts there. It's a joke

Marvin Gaye is another iconic performer

Desi Arnaz wrote and sang a few songs.

I would of course say Paul McCartney!

But I agree with you Janice. Frank Sinatra is right up there!(Maybe just a notch down from Paul):D :p

I would say Judy Garland for female or Patsy Cline.

Oh Paul..................:faint:

Originally posted by Penny Lane
I would of course say Paul McCartney!
Why did I know you would say that. Yeah, Paul's always had it going on in every way. :)

We all failed to mention someone whose birthday it is today: Lena Horne.

Originally posted by vashti1999
We all failed to mention someone whose birthday it is today: Lena Horne.

That's right she is a young 87 years old!


:birthday: :cheers: party:

Originally posted by Janice
Great list BuffySlayer, but I was looking for one for each gender. I should have been more specific.

The greatest male and female legends of all time.
I would say either Frank Sinatra or Bing Crosby.

For females, Judy Garland or Connie Francis.

Originally posted by Janice
Why did I know you would say that. Yeah, Paul's always had it going on in every way. :)



Yup, he's a LIVING legend!
And Fleet, my husband is a big Connie Francis fan! She's great!

CHAPPO!!

http://members.aol.com/songforme/photos/chap1.jpg

(Roger Chapman, rock vocalist, in 1970 as the frontman for Family. His electric-goat voice can destroy your stereo speakers! ;) )