Cheynem wrote:Seems like this exercise could have best been done the same way the NCAA does things--give autobids to 40 or so "must-have artists" and then assess the one-hit wonders.
I broke down must have artists. It's...a lot. Definitely no way to double up.
Abba
Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
David Bowie
Led Zeppelin
George Clinton and progeny
Kool and the Gang
Earth, Wind, and Fire
Isley Brothers
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
Joni Mitchell
Patti Smith
Beatles and Former Beatles
The O'Jays
Black Sabbath
Aerosmith
AC/DC
Al Green
Elton John
Talking Heads
Ramones
Sex Pistols
CCR
The Clash
Eric Clapton and related bands
Rod Stewart
Bee Gees
Fleetwood Mac
Yes
ELP
ELO
Donna Summer
Pink Floyd
Genesis
The Doors
Paul Simon
Jackson Browne
James Brown
Dolly Parton
Willie Nelson
Michael Jackson
Blondie
Crosby Stills Nash and Young
Queen
Steely Dan
Skynyrd
Allman Brothers
Van Halen
Iggy Pop/Stooges
Velvet Underground/Lou Reed
Bob Marley
Bruce Springsteen
The Who
Billy Joel
That's about 50 artists. Not to mention ZZ Top, The Eagles, Bob Seger, Barry White, Loretta Lynn, Chic The Doobie Brothers, Buzzcocks, Joy Division, Can, Kraftwerk, The Police, Curtis Mayfield, George Jones,Alice Cooper, Jim Croce, Blue Oyster Cult, Carole King, The Carpenters, John Denver, Warren Zevon, Tonya Tucker, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kate Bush, The Cars, Village People, Gloria Gaynor, Gladys Knight, Dire Straits, and the list goes on.
Eric D.
University of South Carolina Alum