The World's Greatest Musicians of All Time

We often reflect on history and who shaped the future music environment but we never talk about those greats from the past. Who are your favorite musicians? Could be singers or musicians from the past or present or still thriving in the future that you feel were or are the most inspirational of our time.... some of mine are below I can't list all of them...share yours!

Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, Billie Holiday, Dizzy, John Coltrane, Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, Memphis Minnie, Koko Taylor, Bethoven, Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Etta James, Tina Turner, Mahalia Jackson, Twista, Common, The Clark Sisters, Farley Jack Master Funk, Ron Hardy, Whitney Houston, Syleena Johnson, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Usher, R.Kelly, Albertina Walker, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, Ray Charles Joe, Musiqsoulchild, Raphael Saddiq, Brownstone, Kelly Price, Phyllis Hyman, ....

I could go on and on but I would be here forever!!!

What does music mean to you?

Music means many different things to different people. I want to know what music means to you. Does it make you happy, sad, upset, angry or whatever? What does music mean to you? For me, music is very soothing. I actually enjoy it more when listening to it in my car. I also like to watch a song being created, even though I get bored with the studio process. But, when the artist is done creating it...it is exhilirating....I love a good track! A good track gets me excited...I love a good melody...I have heard some of the best melodies ever on the Chapter 4: Labor pains album....so tell me what does music mean to you?