Greatest 60s and 70s Singers and Bands
This is a compilation of who I believe is the best from the 60's and 70's!
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more How does the jackson 5 make this list 2 times? The bands who really deserves to be on this list two times is the Beatles. They influenced more bands than any any other in history. There music varied from rock to pop and the Beatles dominated in every genre and still manage to be inspiring to artists always. I'll give up if you can give one artist, just one, that the Jackson Five or Heart influenced then I'll give up. The Beatles had albums upon albums where you can name many of there albums. The two bands ahead of the Beatles had no albums and almost 0 hits. God bless the Beatles for there forever engraved in my memory. By the way, why is the Velvet Underground not on here?
Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band formed in 1965 in London, England. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. The band consisted of 5 members - David Gilmour (Vocals and Guitar), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitar), Nick Mason (Drums), Roger Waters... read more Damn everybody who says pink Floyd is only for old guys. I'm a ten year old girl and I love this band to death. And to the person asking if we had forgotten Barrett, we haven't. He really was the beginning of pink Floyd, and seemed a magical bloke before he gave his life to LSD. There are many mixed opinions on him, but I think we should credit him on his naming of the band and his ethereal presence that continued to inspire his bandmates long past his departure. An amazing band. Keep on rocking, Roger.
No seems to remember who founded the band, Syd Barrett. He started the band, gave it its name and wrote most of their songs until he took too many drugs, misbehaved and got kicked out. You know Roger Waters for many years wrote Pink Floyd's songs about him after he was kicked out.
Queen are an English rock band formed in London in 1970. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar, vocals). Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band... read more Queen should be number three on this list. The raw talent that Freddy Mercury and the other members of Queen had is unbelievable. Freddie's range alone makes him better then the Jackson 5 but add the other members and Queen is amazing. Freddy get's a bad rap because he was gay but who cares when you can sing like that I don't care if your into animals just play me some tunes.
The Beatles were incredible songwriters - they brought pop music to the world - but they weren't the greatest singers of that era. However, their voices suited their songs. Queen, on the other hand, brought classic rock to the world with amazing songs & the fabulous voice of the late great Freddie Mercury, & Queen are still dearly loved & revered around the world
The Jackson 5, or Jackson Five, currently known as The Jacksons, are an American family music group. Formed in 1964, the founding members were elder brothers Jackie, Tito and Jermaine. Younger brothers Marlon and Michael would join after. Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 are literally the best no one at all can compare to them at all! Michael was 5 yrs old when he started and he could hit the highest notes, he could dance all day long and perform. He lost his childhood working all day everyday & he made the best beats. The Jackson 5 deserves to be #1 brotha
Popular in the late 60's?
NOT.
They were unheard of outside of their home town of Gary, Indiana until "I Want You Back" was released at the very end of December in 1969.
The album itself did not even chart until January of 1970.
Led Zeppelin was an English hard rock band formed in London in 1968 as the New Yardbirds. The group consisted of Robert Plant (Vocal), Jimmy Page (Guitar), John Paul Jones (Bass, Keyboard) and John Bonham (Drums) and was very much the child of Jimmy Page who even financed their first tour. He had tasted... read more * Led Zeppelin is the ultimate musical gift to us all! Created from the talents of the 4 best musical artists, that, under some fortunate hand of fate; came together and united into one band.
I know of no other band that can take one singular note --> explode it through stars themselves and then return it ever so gently back down into our awaiting hearts.
"Forever live the climatic zephyr of these 4 wizards! "
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A lil Side Note:
A battling title is not needed here, for no list # or placement could ever tarnish "Zepp's" greatness!
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, comprising vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice,... read more Hypnotic, rich music, combined with poetic lyrics and a strong presence overall - the band, that seduces you, strips you naked, opens up your head and chest and dares you to look inside, to dig deeper every time you face fear and death, to go crazy and embrace the path you choose. Their music was bluesy, solid rock, individual and really influential, it had a message, it was like a door to a hidden face of our surrounding reality. And, no, I don't do drugs.
All the best frontmen were REALLY messed up... John Morrison was no exception. A brilliant young man (and fun to look at laugh out loud) who, unfortunately, had serious problems. He was a true poet. Robby Kreiger paved the way for electronic music through the years, and provided some of the most melodic tunes of the era. He was, in short, extremely overrated. The Doors broke the mold... And there will never be another band like them.
Heart is an American rock band that first found success in Canada and later in the United States and worldwide. Saw them in concert just this week and they are beyond great. Unbelievable how good the lead singer sounds. Best vocalist I've ever heard and one of the Top 5 hard rock shows I've ever seen.
They were absolutely brilliant! One, if not the best of female bands.
A personal favourite of mine. I have quite a few of their albums
The most underrated band in the history of rock.
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, author, and artist who has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Dylan's amazing lyrics and ability to adapt to various instrument styles makes him one of the most influential musicians of his era. On a completely separate note, why has Grateful Dead only gotten 0.2%!?!
His lyrics are somewhat different from the others, and when you listen to some of his songs and imagine what actually he meant, gives you goosebumps. Surely a legend and a living great
Are you kidding? Beatles over Bob Dylan? You must be joking. Without Dylan there would be no modern music these days.
The Beach Boys are an American pop rock band formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. The Beach Boys should be way higher, a lot of great hits, and came out with an album last year that was in the top 5... lets see the stones or kiss do that... not to mention the fact that the Beach Boys have had 3 times the top 40 hits that Kiss ever thought of having.
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' songwriter, possesses an astonishing talent and is still active today. The Beach Boys deserve at the very least Top Ten billing.
Come on - they actually were the only bad that knocked out the Beatles in a number 1 slot. Also Paul McCartney gives Pet Sounds high praise.
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums)... read more This group should be somewhere in the top 5. They were 2nd to the Beatles in the 60's an 2nd behind Zeppelin in the 70's among bands. Overall they were relevant in four different decades. How many other artist or bands can say they have these credentials?
I put the Stones in the top 3. I'm 66 and remember singing Satisfaction on the school bus when I was 12 or 13! They are still rocking! They have adapted to the times and remain top notch. I'm seeing bands that were only together a few years with higher ratings? Wow
Grew up in the greatest era of music in history. A lot of unbelievably, really great bands. But nobody touches the stones. When the last note fades away, they are just quite simply alone at the top!
The Newcomers
Def Leppard are an English hard rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement.
The Jam were an English mod revival/punk rock band during the 1970s and early 1980s, which formed in 1972 at Sheerwater Secondary School in Woking, in the county of Surrey.
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined... read more The greatest ever, he was and is total class he laid the groundwork for others to follow in his footsteps. Sold more records than any other solo artist in history. Number 13? All this lot on this list put together couldn't achieve what elvis did. Not only a fantastic artist but a kind and generous man. Nobody but nobody will ever equal him. God bless you darling elvis, YOU are number 1.
Elvis is THE KING, THE BEST, EVERYTHING! Without him we'd be stuck with crappy music. He brought a new era, he was a humble, nice, caring person. He has sold more than ANY other solo artist in the world... EVER! What an accomplishment! Elvis changed the world forever, and still is changing it! Without Elvis, there is nothing.
The Bee Gees were a pop music group formed in 1958. Their line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. Exceptional talented group, natural harmonies, great vocalists, musicians and unbelievable song writers, five decades of music, only stopped by the untimely death of brother Maurice...thank you for the music Mr Gibbs!
These 3 brothers wrote such a variety genre of music. This is so unlike the BEATLES whose music all sounds the same. Very little variety. The Bee Gees should be ranked MUCH higher than #25. They are totally genius!
A genial prolific songwriters siingers with a wonderful emotional power, their blended voices was unic and so moving, their melodies are fantastic, their music so beautiful, they are the best band.
The Who is an English rock band formed in London, England, in 1964. The most recognizable lineup consisted of Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass guitar), and Keith Moon (drums). They are best known for their live performances and hit songs "Baba O'Riley," "My... read more As if the rest of their catalog wasn't enough to rocket them to the top, Quadrophenia is likely the greatest album ever produced. It's combines the concept of the rock opera, which they kept coming back to, but after A Quick One (the track) and Tommy, it was perfected here. The band had earned the sophistication in the album. It had bite to it, but ultimately was uplifting. And Entwistle's performance is just ridiculous. My reason for wanting to learn bass.
This is the greatest band of all time. Zeppelin has nothing on this innovative group. With the rock opera Tommy they made albums like The Wall possible. They were probably the best and most talented live band as well, each person brought a uniqueness to the group. The best scream in history in Wont Get Fooled Again, introspective songs people could relate too, and music that ROCKS! The Who are underrated, innovative, spectacular legends.
Jimi Hendrix (born November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most... read more
Jimi 'the dead God' Hendrix revolutionized the electric guitar and spearheaded psychedelic rock like no one before or since. The fact that he is 9th on this list is ridiculous to me. I'm sorry but if you cannot see the beauty that Jimi communicates through his music I just feel sorry for you. I am 16 & know for a fact that he is a master of not just the guitar but music as well. Please, go light a candle & throw on a Hendrix record. You won't be dissapointed, I promise.
"Music is my religion" - Jimi Hendrix
In late 60's in a covered Ballroom, Detroit
( max attendance 3,000) all sitting floor
The Grade didn't get noticed as FILMORE
E.W. Yet other the acoustics found India
Taj Mahal are better. Saw 5 of top 10 bands
Including 3 nights Creme, WHO did their
One more song Encore... After 1 1/2 hr
Concert! " For first time ever on Stage
We would like to play, the Rock Opera
Tommy! Encore over 1 hour. My VoteJimi
Hendrix. Creame a top 10. Miss Jimi
The talent touching people via guitar
Made word AWE MARVEL FALL short
His Impact!
Simon & Garfunkel were an American folk rock duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. I'm only 14 and I fell in love with Simon and Garfunkel from the minute I first heard them! If only today's music was this good, what they have out now is garbage.
They should definitely be #1, or at least in the top 10!
The greatest musicians of all time. This list is crap.
The Hollies are a British pop/rock group best known for their pioneering and distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. I've always loved the Hollies, even since I was a kid. Their 60's tunes are beautifully harmonized and catchy. Their 70's stuff just gives me chills, it's so good! My favorites are
The Air that I Breathe, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Long Cool Woman... But I just love singing along to Hey Carrie Anne and Bus Stop while driving. My all time favorite group!
Hollies had the best lead singer and finest harmonies of any of the "British Invasion" groups!
Loved The Hollies, they bring back some happy memories.
David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016) was an English singer born in London, the son of a fundraiser and a waitress. He is credited for his experimental and creative musical discography which has won praise and accolades for many critics and fans... read more During the 1970s Bowie recorded nearly 10 full studio albums, nearly one per year, each unique and ever so pioneering in lyrics, sound and vision. There is not an album that does not have a cult rock hit on it. He accompanied his music with spectacular theatrical performances, the likes other artist of the time just didn't have the courage to do -- many times he did them in colourful, amost drag-looking attire. He broke boundaries of music, gender and sexuality and presented himself as an androgynous, bisexual singer/songwriter/performer, all this in the conservative era of the 70s. He is also renowned for incredible music collaborations with legends such as Bing Crosby, Mick Jagger and The Queen. To get new sounds and techniques incorporated in his music, he often opted for gifted, but rather obscure musicians to help him on his albums. David Bowie was the definitive trend setter, collaborator and shock figure of the 1970s, a must-go-to inspiration for any musician.
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American musician, songwriter, composer, record producer, actor and filmmaker. Weasels ate my flesh! What a song - no wonder so low on the list!
William Martin Joel is an American singer-songwriter, composer and pianist. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man", he has been making music since the 1960s, releasing popular albums throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s. Are you kidding me?! The guy who revolutionized Pop and Rock music forever is at 20, below Queen and The Beatles! Plus, he's #80 on the best singers of all time list! He's under Adam Levine and Freddie Mercury and Demi Lovato! This guy would kill it even if he was kicked in the crotch and wearing a shirt way too tight and wearing a mask over his face the exhales steam! This is the lyrical, musical genius that wrote all by himself: "Piano Man", "It's Still Rock and Roll to me", "She's Always a Woman", "Just the Way You Are", "We Didn't Start the Fire", "Only the Good Die Young", "The Longest Time", "The Entertainer"! I just can't express my emotions enough! This guy is pretty much my main inspiration to sing like a 70's guy with tubas and all these instruments by the 2020's! This guy can be described in one word: "God"!
Michael Jackson (Michael Joseph Jackson, August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, which was ruled as homicide. Michael is widely regarded as one of the most significant... read more MJ should be #1. Are you all crazy?! He may not have been the best singer, blah blah blah... But he WAS the best, most influential, and most talented performer there ever was or ever will be. Y'all are trippin... #54. Whatever dudes. And how is the jackson 5 on the list twice... And before MJ?! Really? Get your facts straight.
Michael Jackson was great but in the 70's he was mainly part of a group. His real individual fame started in the late 70's an went through the mid 90's.
Michael Jackson was great but in the 70's he was mainly part of a group. His real individual fame started in the late 70's through the mid 90's.
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. A real class one band. I have listened their songs more than one thousand times but I swear that each time I explore anew THE EAGLES. I recommend that every single soul should at least hear it once, then become a fan of their fame. Thanks. Bye. Navee Rehman.
The eagles should be on top. THEY're awesome! Come on people listen to their music and at least vote for the right band to get first! I mean seriously? The eagles"12"? Come on.. Without this people, we wont know about music especially the guitarist part. come'on people!
After they broke up and later divorced, Tina Turner went solo and performed her cover of Missing You, much to John Waite's dismay, along with her personal favorite, What's Love Got to Do with it.
Pure funk and soul
Nobody worked harder thn this duo with their music and dances!
Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits, earning him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and... read more Marvin Gaye sang some moving songs we all (Vietnam Vts) real loved his music. I'm a vet suffering from Parkinson's and have trouble remembering them but there was one from the 70's Sam "? ". ? Maybe Sam Cooke another was the one to sing the Tear's Of A Clown.. They were all great
It's Marvin Gaye. That's all you need to say.
Supertramp were an English progressive rock band that was founded in 1969 in London, United Kingdom with members Roger Hodgson, Frank Farrell, Rick Davies, Kevin Currie, and Dave Winthrop. The band reached their commercial peak with 1979's "Breakfast in America" which sold over 20,000,000 copies worldwide... read more What! Should be top 5 for Paris Live if nothing else.
Brilliant band. Very unique sound.
Gladys Maria Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian and author. What a talent. I love all her music.