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The Grammy Awards have long been a treasure trove of awe-inspiring moments and jaw dropping live performances.changing the music industry itself. The best Grammy performances have delighted audiences with their unparalleled artistic mastery and memorable moments, and have ensured their place in music history. From mesmerizing solo acts to stunning collaborations, these Grammy performers leave viewers with memories that last a lifetime.&nbsp;Showcasing the best of the best, these incredible Grammy Awards performances highlight the exceptional skill and unique creativity that transcend the musical boundaries set by prior Grammy performers. Each performance not only offers an entertaining and memorable set list but also demonstrates the unique artistry that defines these remarkable musicians.&nbsp;Several standout performances rise above the rest. These include Michael Jackson's powerful rendition of Man in the Mirror in 1988 that captivated audiences with its poignant message and electrifying presence. it also includes Pink's gravity-defying spectacle during Glitter in the Air in 2010 enthralled viewers with the singer's awe-inspiring acrobatics and emotional delivery. Eminem and Elton John's poignant collaboration on Stan in 2001 exhibited a dynamic blend of genres and pushed boundaries. These unforgettable performances are merely a glimpse into the many exceptional moments that make up the best Grammy Awards performances.&nbsp;The best Grammy performances are a prestigious and much-anticipated event. With each passing year, countless artists continue to inspire through their unforgettable Grammy Award performances. The world eagerly anticipates the next wave of musical geniuses who will captivate our hearts and etch their names into the annals of music history.&nbsp;

Grammy Performances: List of Best Performers in Grammys History

The Best Grammy Awards Performances

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Best Music

Rock music isn't just about electrifying vocals and catchy lyrics; sometimes, the instruments steal the spotlight. In this post, we're spotlighting the best rock instrumentals of all time, showcasing tracks where guitars, drums, and keyboards take center stage, delivering pure sonic artistry."Envelopes" by Frank Zappa is a testament to his genius, blending complex arrangements with a flair for the unconventional. Meanwhile, Van Halen's "Eruption" is a masterclass in guitar virtuosity, with Eddie Van Halen's legendary solo redefining what rock guitar could achieve. Then there's "Levitation" by The 13th Floor Elevators, which captures the psychedelic essence of the 1960s with its swirling sounds and innovative use of the electric jug.These instrumentals prove that sometimes music speaks loudest without words, capturing the raw energy and spirit of rock. As you explore the list, consider which tracks resonate with you on a deeper level and vote on your favorites. Your votes will help highlight the instrumentals that truly embody the essence of rock music's instrumental prowess.

The 125 Best Rock Instrumentals, Ranked By Fans

The Best Rock Instrumentals, Ranked

The Best Rock Instrumentalists

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The best rock vocalists of all time are the frontmen and leading ladies&nbsp;of our favorite rock bands, or those solo artists whose voices are some of the best ever. These talented men and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-rock-vocalists/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">women of rock</a> could easily captivate audiences with just their vocals. Their voices set them and their bands above the rest and define them as the best rock singers of all time.&nbsp;To be included on this list, the vocalists must be primarily known for their association with rock music and (obviously) must have a great voice. That really doesn't narrow down the many greatest rock singers in recent rock music history, though a certain few stand out as above and beyond all the rest. Greats like Robert Plant, David Bowie, Steve Perry and Neil Young come to mind, as do icons like Bono, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen.While there are many notable vocalists of today's rock music, arguably many of the best rock vocalists of all time are those from earlier generations. Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury from Queen, John Lennon from The Beatles, Jim Morrison from The Doors, and Bob Dylan are only a few of some of the best rock vocalists ever, but also some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most influential singers of all time</a>. Freddie Mercury especially had an amazing voice and was ranked second only to Mariah Carey by <a href="/list/mtv_s-best-voices-in-music-ever/music-lover">MTV for the best voices in music ever</a>.A perfect combination of range, power, articulation and control is needed to become one of the <a href="/list/rolling-stones_-100-greatest-vocalists-of-all-time/music-lover">greatest vocalists of all time</a>. All of those can be taught but the natural ability to have that golden voice, as all of these great rock vocalists possess, is nothing that can be learned. Do you think that one vocalist or rock singer should be above another? Then vote for your favorite rockers below!

The 300+ Greatest Rock Vocalists Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

The 300+ Best Rock Singers Of All Time, Ranked

Rock

Picking the best band logos of all time turned out to be quite a task. When asking people about their favorite band logos, most people went right to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-classic-rock-bands/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic rock band</a> logos like Aerosmith and Metallica, while ignoring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-rock-bands/akansha-kakkad?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great new rock</a> logos like Tool and Foo Fighters. Additionally, NO ONE was thinking about rap or hip hop logos (which is ok because now there&#39;s a whole separate list of the best hip hop/rap logos). PLUS, everybody just went right to the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best bands of all time</a> and insisted they accounted for <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/ranking-the-best-logos-in-the-world?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best logos</a> of all time. Wrong. Band symbols can be great on their own. &nbsp;. . even if the band is not.

The criteria that ended up being used to create the list was this: a pervasive band logo that wasn&#39;t just around for one album. Bands like Arcade Fire and Blink-182 (don&#39;t judge, we&#39;re talking great band logos, not great catalogs of music) had some great logos associated with a particular album, but were nothing special over time. And some of the best bands had really underwhelming band logos (The Beatles, Rush, etc.). Famous band logos that belong at the top of this list are the truly iconic and memorable ones.

As far ranking the top band logos, it&#39;s highly subjective and votable. The best logos are not necessarily the most iconic band logos and vice versa. If you think the order&#39;s wrong, vote up the best rock band logos and vote down the band art you don&#39;t like. If there&#39;s something missing, add the artist logos you think should have a chance at being dubbed the best band logo. The one thing to really remember with this list is NO BAD BAND LOGOS.

What is the greatest band logo of all time? What are the bands with the best logos? Vote and decide! Add any cool band logos that may be missing, especially from newer bands that may not be represented on the list. Keep it focused on music logos as opposed to music mascots. And rock on!

The Greatest Rock Band Logos of All Time

Update:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/693nUJzIqPADySoYwTFCGu?si=HVODKpb_QZaRJeSbp67Tfg" target="_blank">Follow Ranker&#39;s official New Rock 2020 playlist&nbsp;on Spotify</a>!

A complete list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pop-rock-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands and artists</a> inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ranked in order of preference by music fans. For a list of artists who deserve to be inducted but haven&#39;t been yet, check out this guide to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/musicians-who-belong-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame">Artists Who Belong in the Rock Hall of Fame</a>. And be sure to vote down all the artists you don&#39;t think belong in the Hall of Fame!

The Rock Hall of Fame - located in Cleveland, Ohio - was established in 1986 and is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and memorabilia associated with rock music. Each year, a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bands-with-numbers-in-their-names/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of bands</a> and artists is nominated to join the pantheon of all-time greatest musical acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Out of these nominees, only a handful are then chosen as actual Hall of Fame inductees. To be eligible, a musician or band must have released their debut album at least 25 years previously. (This eliminates flash-in-the-pan or &quot;fad&quot; artists from getting through, leaving the honor of joining the Hall of Fame open only to those artists who have made a lasting impact on rock music.)

2012&#39;s inductees are Guns N&#39; Roses, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Laura Nyro, Donovan and The Small Faces. Nominated acts that were not selected this year include Eric B. &amp; Rakim, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Spinners, Donna Summer and War. The Rock Hall of Fame decision-making process has been criticized frequently, for collecting all the power in the hands of a few individuals, and for ignoring genres that are not considered &quot;purely&quot; rock (such as hip-hop.) As well, some critics cite the numerous classic, iconic artists who are eligible but have not been inducted. These include Hall &amp; Oates, Yes, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Rush, KISS, Sonic Youth, and other members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock Hall of Fame Bands: List of Rock Hall of Fame Inductees

Every Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, Ranked

Rock Hall of Fame Inductees, Ranked

The most undeserving members of the Rock Hall of Fame are all respectable and successful musicians and bands but quite simply, not at the level of other <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/rockboy" target="_blank">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees</a>. These bands and singers are far from the level of legends like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/led-zeppelin/1427277" target="_blank">Led Zeppelin</a>, The Beatles, Queen and Elvis Presley but somehow found their way into the Rock Hall regardless.

While all of these least deserving Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members were kind of a big deal back in their day, it&#39;s highly likely that most normal people would have never heard of these folks. Ask any 25-year-old if they&#39;ve ever heard of Darlene Love, Bobby Bland or Jimmy Cliff. See if they can tell you who Gene Vincent, Jimmy Reed or The Moonglows are. Challenge them to name one song from Little Willie John, LaVern Baker or The Flamingos. That person might not be able to recognize any of those names but they all are musicians and bands inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame. Puzzling isn&#39;t it?

No one is doubting any of the talent or success of these musicians (or saying that they are the worst people to ever make music) but when other (better) <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/artists-that-start-with-s/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers and bands</a> have been snubbed for induction, it&#39;s valid to examine the interesting selections. For instance, among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/musicians-who-belong-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame" target="_blank">musicians who deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a> include Deep Purple, Rush, KISS, Journey, Cheap Trick, Jethro Tull and numerous others. Yet these big names were overlooked in place of ancient musicians like Dion, Frankie Lymon and Traffic.

Which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/rockboy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Rock Hall inductees</a> do you think are the most undeserving? Think an overrated and already inducted singer or band shouldn&#39;t be in the hall while another should? Add those musicians who you think are the most undeserving, vote up for those you think are the least deserving and even re-rank this list your way all below on this list of the most undeserving members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Most Undeserving Members of Rock Hall of Fame

The Most Undeserving Members of the Rock Hall of Fame

Undeserving Members of the Rock HoF

1990s

A list of 90s greats making the best music today. While many of their contemporaries have either fallen to the wayside or split up, these 90s musical artists are managing to go strong nearly 20 years after they first broke onto the musical landscape. These musicians have defied logic and have released music within the past few years, some continuing strong, and others trying to make a last-grasp comeback, while drumming up interest in their music as a nostalgia tactic. This includes many of the musicians are considered to be the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-artists-of-the-_90s">greatest artists of the 90s</a>. This doesn't include 90s greats who currently tour because while they may be prominent on that front, touring without a new album doesn't mean they are making new music today.&nbsp;At or near the top are some of the biggest artists of the decade. Recognizable <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bands-like-pearl-jam/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands like Pearl Jam</a>, Radiohead and Foo Fighters are among the most reliable groups in music today. They consistently release new material that manage to remain at or near the band's standard of excellence. Also, these bands manage to sell out arenas and stadiums across the globe, which is a testament to their staying power and ability to churn out great new songs. There are rappers on here, like Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg, along with electronic acts like The Chemical Brothers. In case you were wondering, even boy bands are on here, since after all, they were considered greats at one point to a certain generation of pre-teens and teens during the 1990s.&nbsp;Take a look at this list of 90s greats making the best music today. Remember, only include bands who have made new music this decade. If they've been dormant, there's no need to add them to list. The same goes for greatest hits collections, they don't count. But if you notice someone who is missing, feel free to him, her or them. Vote or rerank the list according to who you think is still making great music among the 90s greats out there.&nbsp;

'90s Greats Making the Best Music Today

90s Greats Still Active Today

From rock and roll to pop, this list features&nbsp;music's <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-songs-by-one-hit-wonders/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best one hit wonders</a> from the 1970s, listed by performer and ranked by fans internationally. So many&nbsp;popular '70s songs&nbsp;served as artists' only singles to reach the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. These 70's musicians had extensive careers, either in the US or other countries, but despite their fame, they never released another hit song in the Top 40 over the course of that decade.That being said, numerous <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-pop-groups-and-singers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers and groups</a>&nbsp;listed below produced&nbsp;popular hits in their native countries. For example, Shocking Blue's only breakthrough song in America was the now-iconic &quot;Venus,&quot; but they had a number of successful hits in their native Netherlands. Additionally, many of the names on this&nbsp;list had massive success with other groups or projects. Lou Reed's only major single as a solo artist in the '70s was &quot;Walk on the Wild Side,&quot; but of course he's more famous for his work with The Velvet Underground. Ace Frehley makes the list for his single &quot;New York Groove,&quot; but he performed&nbsp;other hit singles as the lead <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-members-of-kiss-ranked/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">guitarist for KISS</a>. Finally, some artists on the list simply held&nbsp;lengthy careers with niche audiences, such as Warren Zevon (whose &quot;Werewolves in London&quot; proved to be his only Top 40 single.) Other acts were simply flash-in-the-pans with a big moment in the spotlight, who then faded into obscurity.Who are some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-songs-by-one-hit-wonders/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest one hit wonders</a> from the 1970s? Vote below based on the quality of their music rather than just their popularity, fame, or number of radio spins.

The 75+ Best One Hit Wonders of the 70s, Ranked

The Best One-Hit Wonders of the 1970s

A list of anarchist musicians. The list includes musicians who are self-described anarchists, regardless of whether or not their music or lyrics specifically deal with anarchy. Anarchism, loosely defined, is the rejection of any kind of compulsory or centralized government. Anarchists typically seek to avoid being ruled or governed in any way, and favor the total abolition of political and nationalistic rule. Many of the musicians on this list take active steps in forwarding their anarchist beliefs or spreading the word about anarchism, and not just with their anarchist songs. For example, members of the anarcho-punk English band Chumbawumba, who used to encourage fans to steal their albums from stores rather than pay for them. However, some of the other members of the list had more traditional music careers, and were simply outspoken about their anarchist beliefs and politics in their private lives.The list may include members of popular anarchist bands, but is limited to listing the individual anarchist musicians themselves.

Anarchist Music: List of Anarchist Bands and Musical Artists

Anarchist Musicians

The best supergroups ever made are those favorite bands who were pieced together from former members of other great bands who came together to make new music. As it goes in the music business, bands are constantly breaking up. Some musicians go on to solo projects while others join fellow displaced musicians to form new groups and continue their music careers. These are the very best supergroups ever made with each containing at least two members who were in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">well known bands</a> prior to joining this new rock group.Creating supergroups is not a new concept, in fact, one of the best supergroups ever created did it way back in 1966. Cream, which was formed by Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, is not just one of the best supergroups of all time but also one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rock bands of all time</a>. The 1960s and 1970s actually had many great supergroups with other favorites such as Crosby, Stills, Nash &amp; Young, Blind Faith, Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer, Derek and the Dominos, Journey, Bad Company and Little River Band all forming during those times from well known members who previously played with different groups.Moving forward, another great bunch of supergroups formed in the 1990s and 2000s. The likes of the Foo Fighters, Audioslave, Velvet Revolver, Alter Bridge and Chickenfoot all formed using members who previously saw success with other groups before joining these bands and earning a second level of fame.While it's easy to argue whether the original bands or the newly formed supergroups deserve higher ranking among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-500-musical-groups-and-artists-of-alltime/clark-benson" target="_blank">top 500 musical groups and artists of all time</a> each of these bands show a respectable level of persistence. Just because their first (or second or third in some cases) band didn't last didn't stop them from making sweet music for all to enjoy.

The Best Supergroups Ever Made

The Best Supergroups Ever Formed

Prepare to be impressed by this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-drummers-of-all-time/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of drummers</a> who also sing. These musicians are both notable as capable drummers and strong&nbsp;vocalists. Many of them played both&nbsp;roles in a single band, including Ringo Starr (who performed&nbsp;vocals and drums on The Beatles&#39; &quot;Octopus Garden&quot; and &quot;Yellow Submarine,&quot; among others) and trailblazing female songwriter Karen Carpenter. Other singing drummers became notable for their vocal skills only after parting ways with their former band, as is the case with Dave Grohl. Initially known primarily as the drummers for legendary&nbsp;grunge band Nirvana, he stepped out from behind the drum kit to serve as the frontman and lead singer for his follow-up project, Foo Fighters.

Drummers are often the least visible, famous members of a large, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pop-rock-bands-and-musicians/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular rock band</a>, making the number of great percussionists who have proven themselves to be great singers rather low.&nbsp;Vote for your favorite drums&nbsp;players/vocalists below.&nbsp;

The 40+ Best Drummers Who Sing | List of Great Singing Drummers

The Best Singing Drummers

The Greatest Singing Drummers

All the best music apps in one list, ranked from best to worst based on user voting. These are all the top music apps available for tablets, cell phones, computers, and other mobile devices. This list includes several of the best free music apps as well as the best paid music apps. If you want to know what music app has the best features, this is the place to start.While iTunes is the standard when it comes to deciding the best music apps for iPhones, there are countless <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-free-music-apps-for-android/cameron-quasney?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">music apps for Android</a>, Windows, and Blackberry that are just are fun and functional. This list includes free music apps for mobile phones, tablets, and computers (Pandora, Slacker) and top music apps for tablets and phones like Pandora. The top music apps are a great cross-section of free music apps to discover new music (Slacker), easy to use music apps that tune you in to your favorite radio stations (iHeart Radio), and fun music apps that let you organize your existing music collection for easy access (Winamp). What is the top music app? What are the best music apps? This list of the greatest music apps is here to answer these questions by asking users of the best music apps to weigh in on what they think the top music apps are. Are the free music apps as good as the paid versions? Vote for these quality music apps and let other users know what you think. If you don't see your favorite music app on this list of the top music apps, make sure to add it so other users can vote for it to take the top spot as the best music app.If you're feeling a little app happy after checking out this list of the best music apps, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-windows-phone-apps/ariel-kana">best Windows phone apps</a>, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-android-apps/dot-commander">top Android apps</a>, and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-iphone-apps/dot-commander">best iPhone apps</a>.

Best Music Apps | Top Free Music App List

The Best Music Apps

Culture

Be it from good genes or good plastic surgeons, these best-aged rock stars prove that like a fine wine, they only get better with age. Not to be confused with the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-aged-rock-stars/rockboy">worst-aged rock stars</a>, these rockers, many of whom saw the peak of their musical career decades ago, still look fine as they pass the age of 50, 60, and some even 70.

That&#39;s right, for every rocker that aged poorly, there are just as many whose looks stand the test of time, and these photos prove it.&nbsp;

Handsome Rock Stars | List of Rockers Who Look Good

Rock Stars Who Have Aged Surprisingly Well

Old Rock Stars Who Still Look Pretty Good

Artists who have inspired the best covers include legendary musicians and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bands-like-queen/william-mccarthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands like The Beatles</a>, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix, but this list also includes some lesser known singer-songwriters who's songs have become iconic -- all thanks to someone's brilliant cover of one of their tunes. A good example of this: Tom Waits, whose catalog is stunning, but who might be better known (to mainstream audiences) through cover songs (like Rod Stewart's "Downtown Train"). This list includes a lot of major artists who have inspired phenomenal covers by others in the industry. I've added several videos of these cover songs, where possible. This is a VoteRanked list, meaning the Ranker community sets the bar by voting for favorites. Be sure to cast your vote, and add any artists that you think inspired the best covers. Occasionally, a cover song will eclipse the original version by a brilliant <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-living-rock-songwriter/lons" target="_blank">singer-songwriter</a> in chart popularity. Examples of this include Bruce Springsteen's "Blinded By the Light" (covered by Manfred Mann), Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine" (covered by UB40), David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" (covered by Nirvana) and Prince's "Nothing Compares to U" (covered by Sinead O'Connor). This doesn't always mean the cover version is better - just that it's more well-known and associated with the cover artist, instead of the original writer. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cover-songs-better-than-the-originals/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Great cover songs</a> pay tribute to the original artists who inspired the music, though covers don't always sound like the originals: The song's melody and/or arrangement might be vastly different, like the Lemonhead's punked-out version of Simon & Garfunkel's classic song "Mrs. Robinson" or Chris Cornell's remarkable version of Michael Jackson's iconic song "Billie Jean."Enjoy this list of incredible artists who have inspired the best covers throughout music history, and be sure to a) vote and b) add anyone I've left off.

When Youngsters Want It Darker, They Cover Leonard Cohen

Most Covered Artists: List of Musicians Who Inspired the Best Covers

Artists Who Have Inspired The Best Cover Songs, Ranked

Even the Covers Sound Great

Literature

Musicians have dabbled in many fields for a number of different reasons. You&#39;ve seen them in movies and a few have tried their hand in fashion. What you may be a bit surprised to learn is that a number of your favorite singers have written children&#39;s books. Yes, you read correctly. Children&#39;s books. It may seem extremely unfashionable and even a bit lame, but hey, if you want to branch out and eventually build a younger follow, writing a kid&#39;s book &nbsp;There are some people on this list who are obvious inclusions, you&#39;re probably going to be surprised at some of the names on here.

We took the list compiled by NME, and added a couple more items. You won&#39;t be surprised to see kid-friendly (at least now) artists like Paul McCartney, LL Cool J and Madonna on this list. But you may raise an eyebrow at seeing Amanda Palmer, Daniel Johnston and Keith Richards on here. Either way, these rock stars have managed to expand their brand into the children&#39;s market, which is genius.

What musicians have written children&#39;s books? Take a look at this list and you&#39;ll see the best of the lot. Upvote the books you like, and downvote the books that aren&#39;t so good.&nbsp;

Musicians Who Wrote Children's Books

19 Musicians Who Have Written Children's Books

Neko Case

Neko Case is a singer-songwriter, best known for her contribution to the band The New Pornographers, and her solo career. This is a list of the indie artist's sexiest pics and also includes videos of live performances from Neko. Neko Case is truly one of the hottest indie girls and this photo collection proves it. As the Neko Case images listed her show, this girl cannot only put on a great live performance, but she can awe the audience with her beautiful looks. Enjoy the list (If Neko isn't quite your bag, maybe check out Grace Potter's pics).What are the hottest Neko Case photos? This list will help determine just which pics of Neko are the sexiest. Feel free to vote up the Neko Case pics you think are the most beautiful.

Sexy Neko Case | Hot Neko Case Pics & Photos

The Hottest Neko Case Photos

This is a list of the celebrity musicians who have died in 2012. These stars include famous singers, songwriters, rappers, and instrumentalists. The world is a little duller without these talented musicians in it to bring us their songs.

So what musicians died in 2012? Whitney Houston, Robin Gibb, and Donna Summer are just a few of the musicians who died in 2012.

This list will be updated along with the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-deaths-2012-famous-deaths-list/famous-celebrity-deaths-list">Celebrity Deaths 2012</a> as more people leave this world.

Famous Music Stars Who Died in 2012

Dead Musicians of 2012

Dead Musicians Of 2012

This list of the best isolated vocal tracks of all time gives you a listen to awesome a cappella versions&nbsp;(popularly spelled &quot;acapella&quot;) of the greatest songs ever. Getting the chance to listen to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-lead-singers-in-rock-of-all-time">best frontmen of rock</a> as they lay down the isolated vocal tracks of some of music's <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-songs-of-all-time-ranked?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most iconic songs</a> should give you an idea of the vocal artistry that goes into making a great song, and give you a new appreciation for singers as you check out the best isolated acapella tracks ever recorded.These acapella tracks of popular songs should be familiar to you, but it is a completely different experience to hear the vocals without the instruments. Sometimes playing over the <a href="/list/best-rock-music-videos/music-videos">greatest music videos ever</a> (but without the instrumentals), these isolated acapella tracks are breathy bits of heaven if you love some of the classic tracks from musical history.Are there a lot of popular songs with isolated vocal tracks? What are the best acapella versions of hit songs? What classic songs have isolated vocal tracks? This list of acapella vocal tracks has some of the best vocal tracks ever laid down for chart-topping songs. As you listen to these isolated vocal tracks for classic songs, make sure to upvote the best acapella versions of classic songs as you see fit.When you're done, you'll know which acapella songs are the best songs to try out yourself. If you're looking for good acapella songs to sing in the shower, try some Blondie or David Bowie. For the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-sing-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best songs to sing</a> acapella, give Queen's masterpieces a shot. You may not sound as good as Freddie Mercury or Adele, but at least you'll know how much raw talent goes in to making great music.

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Some of the strangest opening act bookings no doubt leave music fans scratching their collective heads. Most of the time, an opening act 'gels' well with the headliner. Rock bands, for instance, tend to open for other, more well-known rock bands. Occasionally, though, for some reason, very, very unlikely pairings happen. Who on Earth thought of having Jimi Hendrix open for The Monkees? What crazy, deranged concert promoter decided that having The Afghan Whigs open for Aerosmith was a super good idea? This list includes some of the most bizarre concert billings ever. Be sure to vote for those artists that you think are the most peculiar opening acts of all time, and, if you know of one not listed, by all means, add them! Everyone, it seems, has seen an oddly mismatched concert billing at one time or another.It's hard to imagine who thought having the Beastie Boys open for Madonna on her 1985 Virgin Tour was an awesome idea. Audiences generally hated it, and critics did too. And while the Beasties went on to great fame and fortune, that tour is probably not one of the highlights of their career. Flash forward to 2012, now, and behold, one of the strangest, most unusual opening act bookings to date: Kool &amp; the Gang will open shows for...Van Halen?! Yep. Apparently, this was David Lee Roth's bright idea. Celebrate good times, come on!An opening act is supposed to be less popular than the headliner. That's just how it works, right? Wrong. Sometimes, the opening act winds up stealing the show. In 1983, Stevie Ray Vaughan opened for The Moody Blues. And he was, as always, amazing. Headliners want opening acts to warm up the crowd, but not take away from their big show. The worst, oddest opening act billings resulted in disaster for some. Prince, of all people, was booed continually when he opened for The Rolling Stones in October of 1981. And Terence Trent D'Arby had the unfortunate status of opening act for Bruce Springsteen at New York's Madison Square Garden in June of 1993. Audiences did NOT like the choice: They booed throughout D'Arby's performance, and they also really pissed off The Boss - he cursed at them and then rushed through the show. And poor &quot;Weird Al&quot; Yankovic: He had the misfortune of opening for the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-wave-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new wave band</a> Missing Persons in 1982. He's still somewhat traumatized by the experience, which he says included getting &quot;pelted for 45 minutes&quot; by &quot;anything that wasn't nailed down.&quot;Behold, the list of the most bizarre, strangest opening act bookings in music history. Don't boo, don't throw things -- just vote for your favorites!

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What are the best opening acts you've ever seen? These are the bands and musicians that blew you away, making you a fan for life, even though they were only the opening act for some bigger, more well-known headliner. Almost everyone who's been to tons of concerts has seen one or two acts that truly stood out (in some cases, eclipsing the headline act).Whether it's Kings of Leon (who opened, notably, for U2 several years ago) or the Foo Fighters ( who opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers), this list includes them all. Or it will: Add the opening acts that you think were the best you've ever seen, so all of us can go &quot;Huh, really? Didn't know they were ever an opener...&quot;Some of the biggest names in music today have, at one time or another, opened for someone else. Curious? Check out this list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/strangest-opening-act-bookings/rockboy" target="_blank">strangest opening act bookings</a> in music history. See? Even Prince made it: He opened, just once, for The Rolling Stones. Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees?!Makes you want to pay closer attention and arrive earlier for that next big concert, doesn't it? Exactly. Because while headline acts don't ever want to be bested by their openers, they also want the opening acts to warm the audience up properly and get them into a festive mood.Hopefully everyone will contribute some of their favorite opening concert acts to this list. Don't be shy: Jump on in! This list includes all music -- rock, folk, country, R&amp;B, rap, you name it.

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Like everyone else in the workforce, even our favorite rock stars need some time off from seeing his or her bandmates on occasion. This is why side projects have existed and why rock bands have spawned other bands and at times, been more creative and experimental than what fans are used to. Sometimes, the result is as good, if not better than the original outfit. Though that doesn't happen often, it does happen from time to time that the side project is the best, most creative outlet for individual members that he or she can't achieve in their regular band. It can mean experimenting with synths or hardcore, or music like IDM or even EDM. Other times, it means powerhouses like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/bob-dylan/604347">Bob Dylan</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/tom-petty/2258790">Tom Petty</a>, George Harrison of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/the-beatles/2176463">The Beatles</a> join forces, same for hip hop icons <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/jay-z/1273519">Jay-Z</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/review/kanye-west/1347110">Kanye West</a>. Here are some of the best side projects in music history, which vary from genre to genre. The end result is the same however: the better the individual parts, the better the band. If a side project like the Traveling Wilburys or Atoms For Peace doesn't have the components like each respect project has, then they're unlikely to get the recognition. Even a group like indie super side project The Postal Service wouldn't be as known if not for the participation of Ben Gibbard and Jenny Lewis.Here are some of the top side projects of all time.&nbsp;

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Not everything your favorite band can be the most amazing thing ever, right? Alright, cool. Now that we have that established, sometimes our favorites musicians make less than stellar choices, especially when it comes to their side projects. Some of these bands can be called the worst of all-time, even though that may not have been the intention when they first formed.In fact, generally all side projects when first formed usually have the best intention. After all, who wants to do literally nothing during their time off? in the case of some of these outfits, time off could range from a few months to a few years. But that doesn't excuse some of these world famous rockers from making some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/worst-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">worst music</a> known to all of human kind. Why even join another band if it's going to be so bad? Especially when former members of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-best-guns-n_-roses-songs-of-all-time/jmanrocks481224">Guns N' Roses</a> and Stone Temple Pilots join forces, likewise with Soundgarden and Rage Against The Machine.&nbsp;The definition of a bad side project can range from plain old awful to outright offensively awful, which in the end generally means the band has gone in a head scratching direction causes a collective WTF! Here is an ode to those side projects that made us question our fandom and made us wonder how someone could think that this was a good idea in the first place

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