5 Iconic Artists Who Shaped The Music Industry
Through history there have been many influential artists who have shaped and changed the music industry. Here are 5 of many artists who are still considered to be the best musicians in history.
JIMI HENDRIX
The rock icon Jimi Hendrix took the world by storm after arriving in the UK back in 1966 where he gained a following alongside rock royalties, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and Eric Clapton. His talent was captivating and his performances, memorable. To this day he is still considered to be one of the most influential guitarists who transformed the art of playing with his impressive use of distortion, riffs and shredding.
STEVIE WONDER
The Motown Legend Stevie Wonder was a talented songwriter and musician from a very young age after his recording debut at age 11, becoming a 1960s force to be reckoned with. Funk Gospel, Jazz and reggae were all genres that influenced Wonder and were apparent in biggest hits portraying him as one of the most creative musical figures of the 20th century.
MICHAEL JACKSON
Michael Jackson AKA the King of Pop, was an all-round showbiz superstar. His unique voice and iconic dance moves were the elixir to his magical performances.
Beginning as a man of Motown after appearing as a child star in the legendary band Jackson 5, Michael Jackson established himself to be one of the most influential musicians of all time after releasing his first solo album that ended up being the best-selling album of the year.
He then went on to receive 14 Grammy awards as a solo artist, 26 American Music Awards, 40 Billboard awards and 13 World Music Awards. The world was mesmerised by his glittering talent.
FLEETWOOD MAC
Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, were the bands most famous line-up during the 1970s. They dazzled audiences with their 1977 hit album, Rumours, which entailed stories of their twisted relationships which were relayed through bewitching lyricism. Singer, Stevie Nicks was the most influential member of Fleetwood Mac as she helped to create a way for women in rock’n’roll after making a bold statement with her gypsy-queen persona.
BOB DYLAN
Bob Dylan, an iconic artist known for his poetic lyrics and his talent on the guitar. His unique subject matters that he discussed in his songs were imaginative and always made an impression on his audiences which ultimately lead to him being awarded a Nobel Prize in literature.
Later on in his career he began performing with rock accompaniment which further enhanced his recordings due to the impact it had on his voice and song structures. He was a true icon in the 70s.