Who Are the "A" List Musicians?

[Anonymous]

Lauryn Hill?! She is a felon who can't get anyone to work with her anymore. It's a shame, because Miseducation is one of the best albums of the 90's, but there is no way she fits OP's description.

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Charlie Daniels
Alan Jackson

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Anonymous wrote:How about DC area locals?

The late great Eva Cassidy

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Pharrell Williams
Eric Clapton
Jeff Lynne
Billie Joe Armstrong

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Anonymous wrote:Charlie Daniels
Alan Jackson

No knock against Country, but no to Charlie Daniels. Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Shania Twain, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash (RIP), George Jones, Willie Nelson, etc. I could go on. The guy who wrote the Devil Went Down to Georgia is not an A Lister.

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Jack White

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Anonymous wrote:OP Here - I think an "A" list musician is someone that writes their own songs (lyrics or music) and is still sought after regardless of whether or not they have had a "hit" lately. Beyonce is not a musician. She is a performer. This should not be taken as a knock. Prince is another great example of an "A" Lister. Madonna is another no. I happen to love her and Beyonce, but they aren't musicians.

You do know that both Beyonce and Madonna write their own material...??

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP Here - I think an "A" list musician is someone that writes their own songs (lyrics or music) and is still sought after regardless of whether or not they have had a "hit" lately. Beyonce is not a musician. She is a performer. This should not be taken as a knock. Prince is another great example of an "A" Lister. Madonna is another no. I happen to love her and Beyonce, but they aren't musicians.

You do know that both Beyonce and Madonna write their own material...??

LOL!

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Eminem

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Tori Amos. Love.

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Eminem.

Now that is a true talent.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about DC area locals?

The late great Eva Cassidy

Yes! Love her. Always listen to her live at Blues Alley recording.