Twenty musicians who’ve pushed the envelope
Rebellious and innovative, these artists changed the music landscape
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There are certain key figures in modern music who have constantly pushed against the expectations of their genre and perhaps, more importantly, expectations of themselves. Jazz giants like John Coltrane, Cab Calloway, and Miles Davis have all challenged themselves to expand definitions of jazz, as have artists from every genre. Here is a rundown of some of the most important musical innovators in recent memory.
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Jul 9, 2012 7:19AM
Jul 9, 2012 6:43PM
Not everyone has the same taste and I suppose we need to respect that. I agree wholeheartedly that Prince deserves a spot on this list. He is the biggest risk-taker, musical genius and electric, soul-thumping performer of all time. Willing to walk away from lucrative music deals with money-hungry and soul-sapping music labels, this man stands by his principles and creative endeavours.
Jul 9, 2012 12:51PM
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Jul 21, 2012 3:26PM
Lists like this are always going to get people arguing. The obvious problem to me is who was missed - there's no excuse for leaving out Jimi Hendrix, who was a true guitar innovator and has influenced single every rock guitarist since the 60s. Radiohead, or at least Thom Yorke, should've been in there too. I would've left out Madonna, who's primary skill is self -promotion, and Joan Jett. Much as I'm fond of Joan and her music, I don't really see what was all that innovative about her style - she was influenced by Suzi Quatro, so why not list Quatro as the real innovator?
Jul 9, 2012 6:55PM
but apart from the beatles how many of them pushed the actual boundaries of music
you people are so concentrated on the sizzle you forget about the steak
has anyone ever listened to a madonna album and said gee that really pushs the boundaries of music
i would say radiohead pushed the boundaries of music
Jul 22, 2012 12:24PM
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Jun 27, 2012 7:27AM
someone called M. Manson a rock Star..please don't be foolish enough to call him anything more than an "it" on legs who's goth-ways make him look like a 60's creature-feature reject?..Madonna always rules..Elvis was the best ever, and those of us who lived when he did know this to be true. david bowie was a queen of acid rock, the Beatles have always been overrated, except for Lennon, Prince was nothing more than a freak, and we need alot more female rockers in music today and less pop stars the country bimbettes..nuff said.
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