Top 5 Musical Geniuses Of The 20th Century

[TheGushinRussian]

We're talking individual artists here, so Lennon and McCartney for example stand on their own. Great writers like Jim Morrison and Roger Waters lose big points for being less multidimensional, as do those with pure instrumental prowess like David Gilmour. Simply put, some groups like Pink Floyd are just more than the sum of their parts. This takes into account conceptuality, instrumental composition, lyricism, vocals, and influence.

1. Bob Dylan
2. Brian Wilson
3. Jimmy Hendrix
4. McCartney/Lennon ( Tie )
5. Eric Clapton

 

[Lady Stardust]

I'm a lover of the lyrics.

1. Lou Reed
2. Ray Davies
3. Bob Dylan
4. Leonard Cohen
5. David Bowie

 

[That 70s Guy]

1-John Lennon
2-Brian Wilson
3-Paul McCartney
4-Jeff Lynne
5-Kayne West



















#5 just kidding

 

[Kickstart]

1. Frank Zappa
2. Lou Reed
3. Jeff Lynne
4. Paul McCartney
5. Syd Barrett

 

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

1. The Beatles (I know, I know but I just can't separate them)
2. Ray Davies
3. Stevie Wonder
4. Bob Dylan
5. Les Paul

 

[TheGushinRussian]

I just can't think of anyone close to Bob Dylan at the end of the day. He's the God of music

 

[Vehicle]

1-John Lennon
2-Brian Wilson
3-Paul McCartney
4-Jeff Lynne
5-Kayne West








#5 just kidding

You got me. Totally.

My first thought was, " Oh yea, That 70s Guy has gone over the edge"

Stevie Ray Vaughan
Freddie Mercury
Elton John
Stevie Wonder
Eddie Van Halen

 

[Abraxas]

Miles Davis
Brian Wilson
Lennon & McCartney
Bob Dylan
Frank Zappa

 

[Tray73]

John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Jimi Hendrix
Kate Bush
Jeff Lynne

 

[Choogler]

John Lennon/Paul McCartney
David Bowie
Bob Dylan
Prince
Elvis Costello
[just for pop/rock]