october is black history month so to celebrate.

 

who are the 5 most important and influencial artists in black history in order of greatness? (any genre will do)

Chuck Berry

James Brown

Dr Dre

Diana Ross

Jay Z

1st Berry Gordy (founder of Motown)

2nd Stevie Wonder

3rd Prince

4th Dr Dre

5th Nile Rodgers (Chic guitarist, writer & producer)

 

Personally I would exclude Chuck Berry (due to his various illegal sexual exploits); James Brown (wife beater) & Michael Jackson (I think you can work out why!).

Chuck D

Berry Gordy

Jimi Hendrix

James Brown

Stevie Wonder

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Bob Marley, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Robert Johnston, Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin, Prince would receive mentions as well...