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List of famous TV actors from Ireland, listed alphabetically with photos of the actors when available. Ireland has given birth to a lot of talented television actors who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, soap operas, reality shows and more. These are some of the funniest and most talented Irish TV stars that have ever lived, so if you're an aspiring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actor or actress</a> from Ireland this list should contain many of your idols. If you're looking for a particular popular actor or actress from Ireland then use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.This list has everything from Paul Brennan to Peter McDonald.This list answers the questions, "Who are the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dublin-tv-actors-from-here/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Irish TV actors</a>?" and "Which television actors are from Ireland?" You can click on the names of these legendary TV stars of Ireland in order to get more information about each one. If you're a TV junkie use this list of talented Irish actresses to find some new TV stars that you haven't already heard of.

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List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-musicians-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female musicians</a>, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest female musicians list contains the most prominent and top females known for being musicians. There are thousand of females working as musicians in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic musicians have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a female aspiring to be a musician then the people below should give you inspiration. List features people like Julia Lee, Satomi Hanamura and more! While this isn't a list of all female musicians, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous female musicians?" and "Who are the best female musicians?"

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List famous Irish bands and solo musicians, listed by popularity with photos when available. These popular bands from Ireland come from a number of different musical genres, including rock, pop, metal, electronic, jam, punk and acoustic. These might not necessarily be the best Irish bands, but this list contains a majority of the greatest bands from Ireland. Music lovers who are looking for new music to listen to can use this list of talented Irish musicians to discover some great new bands and artists.Bands here include everything from Michael Kelly to Robert O'Connor.This list answers the questions, &quot;Which bands are from Ireland?&quot; and &quot;Which bands are popular in Ireland?&quot;

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List of Atlantic Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Atlantic Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Atlantic Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Atlantic Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Atlantic Records. The list you're viewing has a variety of artists, like <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/30-pictures-of-young-jennifer-love-hewitt/cari-fortier?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Jennifer Love Hewitt</a> and Jay-Z, in it.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Atlantic Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Atlantic Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Atlantic Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

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List of famous female songwriters, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest female songwriters list contains the most prominent and top females known for being songwriters. There are thousand of females working as songwriters in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic songwriters have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a female aspiring to be a songwriter then the people below should give you inspiration. Examples include Jennifer Batten and Rurutia. While this isn't a list of all female songwriters, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous female songwriters?" and "Who are the best female songwriters?"

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List of Geffen Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Geffen Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Geffen Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Geffen Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Geffen Records. List features artists like John Lennon, Elton John.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Geffen Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Geffen Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Geffen Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

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List of Reprise Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Reprise Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Reprise Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Reprise Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Reprise Records. The list you're viewing is made up of different artists like Jimi Hendrix and Ashley Tisdale.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Reprise Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Reprise Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Reprise Records artists list, you can add them at the bottom of the list. {#nodes}

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List of famous female record producers, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest female record producers list contains the most prominent and top females known for being record producers. There are thousand of females working as record producers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic record producers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a female aspiring to be a record producer then the people below should give you inspiration. These people, like Stef Lang and Gail Deadrick include images when available. While this isn't a list of all female record producers, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous female record producers?" and "Who are the best female record producers?"

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List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-film-producers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female producers</a>, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest female producers list contains the most prominent and top females known for being producers. There are thousand of females working as producers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic producers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a female aspiring to be a producer then the people below should give you inspiration. This list below has a variety of people, like Crystal Gayle and Holly Tischman, in it. While this isn't a list of all female producers, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous female producers?" and "Who are the best female producers?"

Famous Female Producers

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List of notable or <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-record-producers-from-united-states-of-america/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous record producers</a> from Ireland, with bios and photos, including the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-music-producers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top record producers</a> born in Ireland and even some popular record producers who immigrated to Ireland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Irish record producers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These record producers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known record producer from Ireland is included when available. People include everything from Rory Gallagher to Sinéad O'Connor. This historic record producers from Ireland list can help answer the questions "Who are some Irish record producers of note?" and "Who are the most famous record producers from Ireland?" These prominent record producers of Ireland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Irish record producers.Use this list of renowned Irish record producers to discover some new record producers that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/social-media?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">social media</a> icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

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List of Warner Music Group artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Warner Music Group roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Warner Music Group bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Warner Music Group band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Warner Music Group. A list made up of artists like Madonna and Heidi Klum.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Warner Music Group bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Warner Music Group?" If any musical artists are missing from this Warner Music Group artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

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List of Warner Bros. Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Warner Bros. Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Warner Bros. Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Warner Bros. Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Warner Bros. Records. List features artists like Madonna and Ashley Tisdale.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Warner Bros. Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Warner Bros. Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Warner Bros. Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

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List famous Republic of Irish bands and solo musicians, listed by popularity with photos when available. These popular bands from Republic of Ireland come from a number of different musical genres, including rock, pop, metal, electronic, jam, punk and acoustic. These might not necessarily be the best Republic of Irish bands, but this list contains a majority of the greatest bands from Republic of Ireland. Music lovers who are looking for new music to listen to can use this list of talented Republic of Irish musicians to discover some great new bands and artists.The list you're viewing is made up of bands like Bob Geldof and Caroline Corr.This list answers the questions, "Which bands are from Republic of Ireland?" and "Which bands are popular in Republic of Ireland?"

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<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-music-producers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous producers</a>, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top producers in the world? This includes the most prominent producers, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable producers is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic producers were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned producers.A list made up of people like <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/30-pictures-of-young-jennifer-love-hewitt/cari-fortier?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Jennifer Love Hewitt</a> and Ashton Kutcher. From reputable, prominent, and well known producers to the lesser known producers of today, these are some of the best professionals in the producer field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the most famous producers ever?" and "What are the names of famous producers?" then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

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List of notable or famous composers from Ireland, with bios and photos, including the top composers born in Ireland and even some popular composers who immigrated to Ireland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Irish composers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These composers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known composer from Ireland is included when available. The list you're viewing is made up of people like Aphex Twin and Enya. This historic composers from Ireland list can help answer the questions "Who are some Irish composers of note?" and "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-classical-composers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous composers</a> from Ireland?" These prominent composers of Ireland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Irish composers.Use this list of renowned Irish composers to discover some new composers that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

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Enya

Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin (anglicised as Enya Patricia Brennan (); born 17 May 1961), known professionally as Enya, is an Irish singer, songwriter, record producer and musician. Born into a musical family and raised in the Irish-speaking area of Gweedore in County Donegal, Enya began her music career when she joined her family's Celtic band Clannad in 1980 on keyboards and backing vocals. She left in 1982 with their manager and producer Nicky Ryan to pursue a solo career, with Ryan's wife Roma Ryan as her lyricist. Enya developed her sound over the following four years with multitracked vocals and keyboards with elements of new age, Celtic, classical, church, and folk music. She has sung in ten languages.
Enya's first projects as a solo artist included soundtrack work for The Frog Prince (1984) and the 1987 BBC documentary series The Celts, which was released as her debut album, Enya (1987). She signed with Warner Music UK, which granted her artistic freedom and minimal interference from the label. The commercial and critical success of Watermark (1988) propelled her to worldwide fame, helped by the international top-10 hit single "Orinoco Flow". This was followed by the multi-million selling albums Shepherd Moons (1991), The Memory of Trees (1995) and A Day Without Rain (2000). Sales of the latter and its lead single, "Only Time", surged in the United States following its use in the media coverage of the September 11 attacks. Following Amarantine (2005) and And Winter Came... (2008), Enya took an extended break from music; she returned in 2012 and released Dark Sky Island (2015).
Enya is known for her privacy and has never undertaken a concert tour. She is Ireland's bestselling solo artist and bestselling artist behind U2, with a discography that has sold 26.5 million certified albums in the United States and an estimated 80 million records worldwide, making her one of the bestselling music artists of all time. A Day Without Rain (2000) remains the bestselling new-age album, with an estimated 16 million copies sold worldwide. Enya has won awards including seven World Music Awards, four Grammy Awards for Best New Age Album, and an Ivor Novello Award. She was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for "May It Be", written for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).

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Who are the best singers of all time? That&#39;s a tough question to ask. This list includes many of the greatest, most famous vocalists ever, from all genres of music. From the old guard to new legends in the making, these talented singers are among the most popular in&nbsp;the world thanks to their commanding live performance and powerful singing voices. Whether it&#39;s the incomparable, late, great Whitney Houston with her extraordinary pop and R&amp;B tones or rock icons like Freddie Mercury from Queen, Jim Morrison from The Doors or John Lennon and/or Paul McCartney from The Beatles, this list spans decades of incredible musicians. What singers do you feel are the greatest of all time? What are some of the greatest voices in music? Who&#39;s the best singer alive today? Which late powerhouse has cemented their place in history?&nbsp;Vote for your favorites, vote down any you don&#39;t like and feel free to rerank this list your way.

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Putting together the top singers in music history is a tall order. Everyone has an opinion. Some might lean more toward rock vocalists as their personal favorite (think Ann Wilson, Stevie Nicks and Mick Jagger), while others might prefer excellent pop or R&amp;B vocalists like the late Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, or even Stevie Wonder, James Brown or Aretha Franklin.

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Country musicians could also easily be included on this list. Musicians like Johnny Cash and Keith Whitley gave new meaning to great vocals with outstanding country songs. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-female-country-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Female country artists</a>, including modern era vocalists like Carrie Underwood could also be included. If country&#39;s your thing, vote and add away! Now, help decide who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rolling-stones_-100-greatest-vocalists-of-all-time/rolling-stone-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest singers of all time</a>.

Johnny Cash

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Music for Your '90s Playlists

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Take a big whiff- &quot;mmmbop&quot;, it smells like the &#39;90s in here! An incredibly eclectic decade for music, the 1990s saw the rise in popularity of new genres and sounds never heard before (and rarely heard better). Bands of the &#39;90s created a unique sound and catchy lyrics in a way that captured the enthusiasm and disillusionment of the era. The &#39;90s bands and solo artists that populate this list cover all musical categories. If you&#39;re still feeling nostalgic, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-songs-from-the-90s/ranker-music">best fictional &#39;90s songs</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-songs-by-90s-one-hit-wonders/ranker-music">greatest&nbsp;one hit wonders of the &#39;90s</a>.&nbsp;

From the East Coast/West Coast rap wars, to the grunge era, to low-fi garage rock, to &#39;90s rock bands, the Lilith Fair sound, and the teen pop takeover - 1990s music was rich with experimentation and style. Where else but in the MTV in your head can you find top artists like Nirvana, Wu-Tang Clan, No Doubt, A Tribe Called Quest, Oasis, Bikini Kill and Britney Spears in one place? Whether you were a fan of 90s alternative bands like Blind Melon, you were more dark and brooding and loved grunge music, or you couldn&#39;t get enough of popular, mainstream pop names like the Backstreet Boys, take a moment now and give some of your favorite &#39;90s music artists some love! Who are the most famous &#39;90s bands? Which &#39;90s singers led their groups to become the among best of the decade?

Vote-Up your favorite &#39;90s artists and make sure to add any of your favorites that we left out! &nbsp;

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No Doubt

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When VH1 polled fellow artists to name the greatest artists of all time, it seemed like a good idea---but in reality, the list was truly flawed. According to them, Coldplay is better than Pearl Jam, Mariah Carey is only greater than six artists, etc! Not to mention other impactful artists were left off of the list. So I thought that maybe we try the countdown one more time, only this time with the perspective of true music fans...YOU..

This list will begin in no particular order, you will see some names that didn&#39;t appear in VH1&#39;s version, no artist appears on the countdown twice, and the order is not my personal opinion (I personally think Bob Marley is the greatest artist of all time). If you don&#39;t like how the list looks, you have the power to change it. This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-female-vocalists-of-the-past-10-years" target="_blank">greatest female vocalists of the past 10 years</a>, great <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-bands-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">current bands</a>, and many of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rock bands and artists of all time</a>. Many of them are <a href="/list/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/rockboy" target="_blank">in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a> - and some will be, eventually.

So many questions will be answered with the voting results on this list. Nirvana or Pearl Jam? 2Pac or Biggie? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones? Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston? Is Michael Jackson still the King or is Elvis the true immortal? Is Madonna still the undisputed Queen of Pop? Does anyone rock harder than Hendrix? Are Jay-Z and Beyonce the most powerful couple in music history? It&#39;s up to you to decide!

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One of the most debated topics in music is who are the greatest singers of the past 30 years. Whether you're a huge Whitney Houston fan, or you've never missed one of Mariah Carey's live Christmas concerts, the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">modern singers</a> of the last 30 years are some of the greatest talents the world has ever seen. From Michael Jackson's perfect performances, to Freddie Mercury's incredible vocal range, music fans have gathered a list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best singers</a> of the last 30 years for you to rank.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who's one of the best singers of the past 30 years? For many, Madonna tops the list. When Madge arrived on the scene in the early '80s, she completely rocked the world of pop music with her third single, &quot;Holiday,&quot; and blew everyone away. She followed that up with hit classics like &quot;Lucky Star,&quot; &quot;Like a Virgin,&quot; and &quot;Material Girl,&quot; and the rest was history. Although his time on earth was short, Kurt Cobain revolutionized the grunge music scene with his gravely vocals and unruly guitar sounds. Cobain's unique combination of singing and screaming earned him a spot among the best on this list. &nbsp;Other <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-male-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite singers</a> on this list include Celine Dion, Prince, Sting, Billy Corgan, and many others. Vote up the best singers of the past 30 years below, and be sure to add any you feel belong in the discussion for the great singers of the past 30 years.

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List of the <a href="https://groovyhistory.com/top-100-female-solo-singers" target="_blank">best female singers</a> of all time, ranked by music fans and casual critics like you. Who are the greatest female vocalists ever? This list includes all the famous female singers from Aretha Franklin to Stevie Nicks to Christina Perri &ndash; those great women in music who have topped the charts for decades, and perhaps landed them a Rolling Stone&nbsp;cover or two. Both solo singers and famous frontwomen in bands are among those on this list, as it is their voices to focus on here, not just their careers.&nbsp;From the celebrated divas of the old guard, to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular artists</a> of today, this list aims to celebrate the women whose powerful songs and strong live presence have earned them their spot in history.&nbsp;

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This list of the top&nbsp;female singers are both living, like Adele and Madonna, and long gone, like Nico and Amy Winehouse, though their albums and singles continue to sell to loyal and new audiences, be they American or located elsewhere in the world. Vote up those great female voices you think should be at the top of the list, and vote down those who you think come in a bit flat. Click &quot;rerank&quot; to make a list of your own!

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Janis Joplin

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If you ask anyone who has ever tried, it's tough to write one song, nevertheless a batch to be considered a songwriter. Add to the mix that the song actually getting recorded and becoming a hit, it's pretty hard to be a great songwriter. Yet that's what make the greatest songwriters different from Average Joe who has tried to pen a song. The best songwriters usually have written multiple hits that not only their most ardent fans know, but also casual listeners. John Lennon and Paul McCartney are considered two the best songwriters. The Beatles were fueled by this legendary duo's prowess and are debatably the greatest band because these two outstanding songwriters. Similarly to Lennon and McCartney, Bob Dylan is another songwriter who can be considered one of the greatest of all time. Dylan's songwriting introduced powerful imagery and themes that were deeply layered within the context of his writing. His songwriting influenced an entire generation of bands, songwriters and fans, including another member of this list, Bruce Springsteen.This is the Ultimate List of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-rock-songwriters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest songwriters of all time</a>. Everyone on this list is considered one of the best at his or her craft. Vote for the songwriter who you think is the greatest, which shouldn't be too easy with a list like this one.

John Lennon & Paul McCartney

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I Love the '80s

A closer listen to the decade that brought us everything from Run-DMC to Mötley Crüe to Rick Astley.

Oh Yeah, It's '80s Night

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The greatest and most prolific artists of music&#39;s most colorful decade are remembered on this list. This list is based solely on the artists&#39; work in the 1980s. Though, there may be better George Michael, better RHCP, better Sade, or better Sting (okay, maybe not better Sting), in previous or later decades, we will acknowledge each artists for the impact they made in the &#39;80s. What was your favorite 1980s music? Who do you think were the greatest musical artists of the &#39;80s? Remember, some of these artists were responsible for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-songs-of-the-80s/ranker-music">worst songs of the 80s</a> as well as the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-songs-by-80s-one-hit-wonders/ranker-music">greatest &#39;80s one hit wonders</a>.&nbsp;

From synth pop, to hair metal, to the rise of punk rock, to the fall of disco, to the birth of hip-hop, all genres are recognized, including classic albums, as long as they were the best of the best during this fabulous decade. Do you prefer &#39;80s rock bands over top pop from the era? Which popular &#39;80s&nbsp;bands would no &#39;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-80s-party-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">80s party music</a> playlist be complete without?

Vote up all of your favorite &#39;80s bands and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/madonna-controversial-moments/kelly-patrick" target="_blank">artists who transformed the music scene</a> during the decade, and add anyone who isn&#39;t already on the list. Just make sure they&nbsp;were making some of the top &#39;80s music we know and love.

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Guns N' Roses

The Greatest Musical Artists of the '80s

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Fascinating things you didn't know about your favorite entertainers, and lists that rank the greatest rock singers and musicians ever to grace the spotlights.

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Complete <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-female-singers/barbie4298?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of famous singers</a> &amp; musicians with one name, crowdsourced and ranked by name recognition. No need for a last name! These mononymous singers have so much name-recognition that they are simply addressed by a single name. Singers may choose to go by a single stage name to stand out, sound distinctive, or as a part of their culture. (Bjork, for example, only goes by one name because it is custom in Iceland to address others by one name only.) There are a ton of both male and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female singers</a> with one name – so which ones are the best ever?In the West, mononymity is normally a privilege of famous people, celebrities, writers, artists, entertainers, musicians, pop stars, and athletes. Of all of these types of artists, there are far more musicians that go by one name than others. Some one name <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-stage-names/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">stage names</a> are merely the performer's given name (Rihanna, Ke$ha, Cher, Madonna, Beyonce), other mononymous musicians go by their surnames (Liberace, Morrissey), and many are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/words-that-should-be-real/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">made up words</a> (Xzibit, Ginuwine) or nicknames (Sting, Bono, Moby).&nbsp;Use this list to research singers and musicians with one name and vote up your favorite!

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The Best Singers Who Only Need to Go By One Name

List of Singers with One Name

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Female Singers

The greatest female artist since the 1980s are ranked and voted on through this countdown. In 1998, VH1 ranked the greatest women in rock, from the beginning of music all the way to the 1990s as voted on by fellow female artists. On this list, we ask music fans to rank the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest female singers</a> and artists who have made music and were active for the last thirty years. These women were chosen not only for their talent, but for their popularity and cultural impact on music. Among these women are 80s female singers like Madonna, who changed the landscape and format of pop music forever, as well as pop stars like Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Cher, Tina Turner, Joan Jett, and Stevie Nicks, who were recognized for their amazing contributions to their respective genres.See also: the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current female singers</a>&nbsp;and female singers <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> could sing likeFans, remember to only view each artist for their work made since the 1980s. Anything before that is completely irrelevant. The music scene began to shift in the '80s, and since then, video and imagery played a part in how people viewed or recognized music. The impact of 80s girl singers on pop culture was not only musical, but aesthetic as well. Some have had major impact because of their videos. Others because of their vocal ability. Many for their everlasting popularity. Either way, these famous artists will never be forgotten for the lasting impression they made on the music world. And this list salutes these particular 80s women and those to come after, so feel free to vote, music fans, to see which female artist left the biggest mark in music history.

Christina Aguilera

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What female singer's voice would you most like to have? This is a different question than &quot;who has the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever">best female voice</a> ever?&quot; Some of the greatest vocalists have most distinct voices that may not suit your needs. Like, can you imagine Amy Winehouse singing &quot;Sk8er Boi&quot;? Or Whitney Houston singing a Dolly Parton song? ...What famous woman singer do <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">YOU wish you</a> could sound like? Say you can steal any voice like Ursula steals Ariel's. Whose would be the most fun to whip out at parties? Which would best equip you to sing your favorite songs? Which is the most versatile? Which coveted female singing voice would make you the most money? &nbsp;When you're done here, go vote on the same question for men: What <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/what-singers-voice-would-you-most-like-to-have-male/carlybobarly">male singing voice</a> do you most wish you had?

Annie Lennox

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Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous.

What's In a Name?

What's in a name? For some famous folks, naming is everything. Here's a list of celebrities, actors, musicians, sports stars, and politicians who have one-of-a-kind real first names. In fact, these stars' names are so unique that you can't even really steal them for your own kids. Like, what, &quot;This is my daughter, Madonna&quot;? &quot;Did you eat the last cookie, RuPaul&quot;? No, if you give a child any of these iconic names, you are basically just naming him or her after a celebrity. Sorry, but there can be only one Beyonc&eacute;.&nbsp;What are the most unique celebrity names? This list only includes real given first names - no <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-stage-names/celebrity-lists">stage names</a> or pseudonyms. Many listed are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/full-names-of-mononymous-people-v2/celebrity-lists">mononymous people</a> who are known just by a single name, like Shakira, Kesha, and Prince. Others have well-known surnames, even if they don't need them, like Charlize Theron and Kanye West. Many of the names on this list are popular in other cultures or on other continents, but are not common in North America. Other names may be used by more than one famous person or even fictional character, but everyone knows who the true Elvis is (i.e. not Elvis Costello, whose <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-stage-names/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">real name</a> is Declan anyway) and the true Cher (i.e. not Cher from Clueless).&nbsp;Anyway, these famous people names are the ones for whom you don't need clarification. You are never like, &quot;Wait, which Tupac?&quot; Vote up the ones that are so unique that you hope to never find out that a person you know has give their baby the same name.&nbsp;

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Singers

When it comes to the best female musicians of all time, there's a long list of female powerhouses that could be considered the greatest of all time. Whether it be a female-led band like Blondie or a group of female singers like the Supremes, music has seen some incredible&nbsp;females throughout its history. Of course, you also have to consider all the single ladies out there. You know, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a> like Etta James, Mariah Carey, Adele&nbsp;and&nbsp;P!nk, who made careers of their very own (among a great deal of others).So, while you may have a favorite female singer of all-women band, it's time to rank the top female musicians of all time. That means any genre, any type of group, and any type of woman. From the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/girl-group-bands-and-artists/reference" target="_blank">girl groups</a> of the 60s and 70s to the top&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year" target="_blank">female singers out right now</a>, you certainly have your work cut out for you. Some of the greatest musical acts of all time have been led by females and some have been exclusively female. In fact, some even led bands&nbsp;and&nbsp;had successful solo careers—and both can be found on this list. That means if you like Gwen Stefani's music more than No Doubt, vote accordingly!&nbsp;Check out the extensive list of female musicians below and vote up your favorites, or those who you think are the absolute best. In short, who made the best music? Keep in mind, you can vote any female bands and singers down, as well as add your own picks to the list if they're missing.&nbsp;

The Best Female Musicians of All Time

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The greatest rock bands and artists in every conceivable sub-genre, ranked.

For Those About to Rock

This soft rock bands list ranks the best indie soft rock artists and musicians by votes. This list of top soft rock artists let’s you see who soft rock fans think are the best soft rock singers and bands.&nbsp;Fusing elements of low tempo folk music and mainstream rock, soft rock became popular at the end of the initial period of rock music, and has maintained popularity over the years. With the use of&nbsp;acoustic instruments and mellow melodies, the genre combined palatable tones with memorable tunes.&nbsp;The best soft rock artists performed songs about love, everyday life, and relationships. Soft rock is often associated with piano rock due its use of synthesizers and pianos. Soft rock songs dominated the 70s and 80s. Some of the most popular and enduring songs of the era were soft rock songs. The best soft rock artists are widely acclaimed and some are even in the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rock-n-roll-hall-of-fame-drama/jon-wiederhorn?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Rock and Roll Hall</a> of Fame.So, who are the best soft rock bands? Any list of good soft rock artists has to include legends like Elton John, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Carole King, The Carpenters, and Randy Newman. These artists are known widely for writing soft rock classics. Many of these singers and bands had their biggest hits decades ago, but their songs helped created a new genre and are still incredibly popular today.That said, it's up to you to determine who are the best soft rock bands of all time. If you notice someone isn't on this list that should be, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best soft rock bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest soft rock musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular soft rock bands.

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The Best Soft Rock Bands of All Time

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Known as one of the most relaxing genres, you're likely more familiar with the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-age-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New Age artists</a> more than you'd expect. If you've gotten a massage, yoga class or meditated, New Age music has probably been playing in the background. Some of the best New Age songs run as long as 30 minutes, with its ethereal ambiance and instrumental melodies. The best New Age music artists were influenced by a wide variety of genres and these predominantly instrumental tracks are what separates New Age artists from experimental music.So, who are the best New Age musicians? Any list of New Age artists has to have the likes of Enya, Yanni, Kitaro and Enigma on it. These are widely considered the top New Age musicians and their music is well known to New Age fans across the globe. New Age artists know how to strike a proverbial chord with their fans by creating music with different instruments and sounds that takes them to a place of relaxation that isn't done as well as other genres.That said, this list of New Age artists includes all of the finest musicians that the genre has to offer. This should serve as a guide when you're trying to figure out what are the top New Age musicians.This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best new age music bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest new age music musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular new age music bands that you might've heard of. {#nodes}

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The Very Best New Age Artists

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World music is an easy way for people to describe the melding traditional and nontraditional music from foreign countries. Generally, world music refers to sounds from the non-Western part of the world. Known for its fusion, world music was term coined in the 1960s and also includes the incorporation of traditional instruments from other parts of the world that haven't been used primarily by Western artists. The beauty of World music artists is that their sound, while entrenched and grounded in Eastern music, it can mean any type of traditional sound as long as it's from there.So, what are the best World music artists? Any list needs to have&nbsp;Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jonathan Scales,&nbsp;Trilok Gurtu and&nbsp;Loreena McKennitt on any world music artists list. These are among the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-expressionism-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">well known artists</a> in the genre and their music is as unique as any. They incorporate new age and foreign sounds that is not only unique, but allows for them to stand out from many of their contemporaries.That said, it's up to you to decide what are the best World music artists. It's not an easy question, but ultimately it's your job to decide. If you notice someone is missing from the list, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best world music bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest world music musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular world music bands that you might've heard of. {#nodes}

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The Best World Music Artists

World Music Bands | List of Best World Music Musicians

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-age-music-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New age artists</a> list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. List of good new age bands includes a filter so you can sort by the groups’s label and what albums they've put out. This list of the top new age <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-rock-bands-right-now/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands in the world</a> includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. New age groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all new age bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest new age bands of all time, since the most famous new age artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best new age music. You can click on the new age band names to see more information about that particular notable new age group. If they're near the top of the best new age artist list, though, then they should have at least some information available. All the top new age bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the new age band names themselves. List ranges from Erykah Badu to Owl City, plus much more. Any artists you vote for have a better chance of becoming the number one item. The list has artists like Eric Johnson and Paul Horn so that you have plenty of stuff to vote for.All important, significant and iconic names in new age music history deserve your votes, so make sure to choose wisely. You can only vote once on this list. The list includes all new new age bands, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. Just make sure they aren't already on the list and check your spelling, because this is already an accurate compilation of the best examples of new age, as well as a good place to start if you're asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into new age music. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you're looking for a list of good new age bands with which to start out. No point in listening to them if they aren't actually good or even half-way decent new age bands.This list answers the questions "who are the best new age bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest new age musician ever?"If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular new age bands that you might've heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote.Share this list on Facebook so that your friends can vote too. {#nodes}

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The Best New Age Bands/Artists

New Age Bands | List of Best New Age Artists/Groups

A List of Famous Hammered Dulcimer Players with photos!  These are musicians who are masters of their craft.  While it is often the singers who claim all the fame, these musicians are famous in their own right.  As time has past and music evolved, the list of musical instruments available has grown, especially with the advent of the digital age.  While the vocalist may have his lyrics, it is the musicians behind him, who truly make the sound.  After all, instrumentals are as popular as ever, but acappellas are few and far between.  Best of all, with our modern recording technology, we will be able to enjoy these artists for centuries if not millennia!

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List of Famous Hammered Dulcimer Players

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Which celebrities are turning 60 in 2021? Living celebrities born in 1961 will be 60 years old in 2021. On this list, you&#39;ll find several famous politicians, entertainers, and athletes. They&#39;ve all had incredibly influential careers, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. If you ever wondered, &quot;What celebrity is born in 1961?&quot; then you might want to bookmark this list.&nbsp;

Of all the celebrities who are 60 in 2021, none are quite as famous as former President <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rank-president-obama_s-enacted-policies/keaton" target="_blank">Barack Obama</a>. He served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. As far as famous actors born in 1961, George Clooney and Eddie Murphy sit at the top of the list. Rom-com queen Meg Ryan and Julia Louis-Dreyfus of Seinfeld fame will also be 60 year old actresses in 2021.&nbsp;

Country artist and &quot;Achy Breaky Heart&quot; singer Billy Ray Cyrus turns 60 in August of 2021. Cyrus has become quite popular with today&#39;s youth thanks to a guest appearance on Lil Nas X&#39;s hit single &quot;Old Town Road.&quot;&nbsp;The song introduced Cyrus to a whole new generation of fans. And, of course, everyone is familiar with his daughter, Miley. Michael J. Fox is another of the celebrities that were born in 1961 that you might recognize.&nbsp;

Keep reading below to learn about all of the 60 year old celebrities in 2021.

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