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!!!
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A few off the top are Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, B.B. King, Isley Brothers, Yolanda Adams, and I always knew Otis Redding made great music, but I have recently rediscovered him...that man was soooooooo AMAZING!!! And even more amazing to watch.
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