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David Lee Roth aka Diamond Dave
There are a lot of more deserving musicians who didn’t make this list (Billy Joel, Lou Reed etc). This is due to a number of reasons (alcohol, carelessness etc.) But I have to be honest - Diamond Dave is Number #1 in my book because he is a PIMP. I read his biography and was blown away. This guy ran through chics like his name was Wilt Chamberlain. It is also inspiring to learn that you can become uber rich by completely disregarding your craft, whoring, and generally doing things your own way….the Diamond Dave way!
2
Bob Dylan aka Robert Allen Zimmerman
The original “America’s Poet” has been rocking out ever since he went electric. Bob Dylan is great and no one can touch him in terms of his artistic achievement. Even better he accomplished everything he set out to do without having any ability to sing! Crazy…
3
Paul Simon
I love Paul Simon. This is a musician’s musician with great material ranging from “Down by the School Yard” to that horrendous Daughter Song he released a few years back. Also kudos to Chevy Chase for appearing in his videos - that added to his credibility I am sure.
4
Neil Diamond
Apart from his weak time wardrobe - Neil Diamond is a very talented man. Not exactly my cup of tea, but this guy knows how to move Neil Diamond concert tickets. Don’t mess with Neil.
5
David Bowie
America’s favorite androgynous sweetheart. Famous for taking on the immensely creative persona of alien Ziggy Stardust and for also being caught post-sex with Mick Jagger - Bowie is a headline maker. For those of you that aren’t hip enough to know, Brazilian musician Seu Jorge - Knockout Ned from City of God - re-worked his Life in Mars album in Portuguese. Fantastic stuff.
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Burt Bacharach
Another old school choice. For those of you that don’t know, Burt Bacharach is basically the standard by which all musical writers are compared. Think “The Look of Love” and “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”. In my humble opinion, I think Burt can perform quite well and is obviously a world class pianist. Or maybe I am just saying this because my little sister is friends with his son and she said he is a down to earth guy. Whatever…
7
The Beastie Boys
My lone group choice is going in mid-list. The boys from Brooklyn were representing Jews and white people alike in the rap game years before Eminem was around. Kudos to Spike Jonze who did a lot to refurbish their image for young guys like myself that didn’t grow up in the go go 80’s.
8
Randy Newman
My surprise choice! But, hey Randy is a talented songwriter and composer with a unique perspective. Plus how many times do you hear morning talk shows and sports teams rocking out to “I Love LA” in Los Angeles? Gotta show Randy some love.
9
Perry Farrell aka Peretz Bernstein
Perry Farrell, currently masquerading around an LA club near you as DJ Peretz is a genius. I know that most people agree with me on this, but I still feel like he doesn’t get enough love from mainstream hacks and the casual listener. I once watched him live and I have to tell you - the founder of Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros, and Lollapalooza brings the noise.
10
Gene Simmons aka Chaim Witz
Personally, I am not a big KISS fan. But, hey this is a guy who has slept with THOUSANDS of women. That is amazing and I am in awe. Additionally, I admire his savvy as a marketer. After all, we are talking about someone who many consider to be more a business man than a musician.
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