100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone

This is the Rolling Stone list: "100 Greatest Artists of All Time." With meticulous research and expert insights, this definitive ranking showcases the iconic figures who have left an indelible mark on the music industry. From legendary rock gods to pioneering hip-hop artists, this comprehensive list celebrates the diverse talents and enduring legacies that have shaped the soundtracks of our lives. Join us as we dive into the rich tapestry of musical history and honor the artists who continue to inspire and influence generations around the globe.

1. The Beatles

2. Bob Dylan

3. Elvis Presley

4. The Rolling Stones

5. Chuck Berry

6. Jimi Hendrix

7. James Brown

8. Little Richard

9. Aretha Franklin

21. Otis Redding

22. U2

23. Bruce Springsteen

24. Jerry Lee Lewis

25. Fats Domino

26. The Ramones

27. Nirvana

28. Prince

29. The Who

30. The Clash

31. Johnny Cash

32. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

33. The Everly Brothers

34. Neil Young

35. Michael Jackson

36. Madonna

37. Roy Orbison

38. John Lennon

39. David Bowie

40. Simon and Garfunkel

41. The Doors

42. Van Morrison

43. Sly and the Family Stone

44. Public Enemy

45. The Byrds

46. Janis Joplin

47. Patti Smith

48. Run-DMC

49. Elton John

50. The Band

51. Howlin' Wolf

52. The Allman Brothers Band

53. Eric Clapton

54. Dr. Dre

55. Grateful Dead

56. Parliament and Funkadelic

57. Aerosmith

58. The Sex Pistols

59. Louis Jordan

60. Joni Mitchell

61. Tina Turner

62. Etta James

63. Phil Spector

64. The Kinks

65. Al Green

66. Cream

67. The Temptations

68. Jackie Wilson

69. Carl Perkins

70. The Police

71. Frank Zappa

72. AC/DC

73. Radiohead

74. Hank Williams

75. The Eagles

76. The Shirelles

77. Beastie Boys

78. The Stooges

79. The Four Tops

80. Elvis Costello

81. The Drifters

82. Eminem

83. N.W.A

84. James Taylor

85. Black Sabbath

86. Tupac Shakur

87. Gram Parsons

88. Miles Davis

89. The Yardbirds

90. Carlos Santana

91. Ricky Nelson

92. Guns n' Roses

93. Booker T. and the MG's

94. Nine Inch Nails

95. Lynyrd Skynyrd

96. Martha and the Vandellas

97. Diana Ross and the Supremes

98. Roxy Music

99. Curtis Mayfield

100. Lee "Scratch" Perry

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