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"Not one year after this album drops, he was gone, yet he turns in a career performance with stomach cancer regardless."
"Fire and skill still flows through the Weller veins, and it's that fire and skill, along with the biting poetic anger of Weller's best songs, that remains the lasting legacy of The Jam."
"No matter how you feel about any of these fems in this video they've all contributed to the legacy of female hip-hop."
"Iron Maiden is a tier, legends with undeniable songs."
"Judas Priest deserves A-tier for their legacy."
"The legacy of crisscross... took the Music World by storm."
"Bathory's is a legacy that looms eternal, the greatest goddamn black metal band to ever roam this fucking earth."
"Michael Jackson was arguably one of the most iconic musicians of all time."
"He was the best-selling artist of the 1980s."
"Remembering Jackie Wilson: a legend in music history."
"Eminem is still one of the most celebrated rappers in history."
"I'm trying to make records that are going to be remembered because I feel like a lot of music nowadays is not going to be remembered."
"Tommy Talton, a celebrated American guitarist known for his influential role in the rock groups cowboy and we the people passed away on December 28th at the age of 74."
"I genuinely want to be a legend and I genuinely want to make sure my music lasts forever and I make classic albums that are undeniable."
"Los Angeles has a lot of amazing Beetle history."
"Nikki's success paved the way for other female artists."
"He wrote really powerful songs that have had a tremendously lasting impact."
"Thug Motivation 101 is a classic, no debating."
"He has too many classics to put it next to him arguably more classics than some people that we have in the perfect."
"Jimmy's one of Jimmy's guitars. Hendrix turned the guitar into an extension of his body."
"Some of us artists wanna be legendary and have our music outlast us."
"There's gonna be plenty more following Eminem."
"The lost tapes, we need those... exactly how it was, I won't change anything."
"Eddie Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and his musical legacy endures to this day."
"The most pervasive and creatively successful record in Bowie's catalog."
"For me, if I had to say what's the Dire Straits song that I would hope is still being played in 100 years time, that would be the song I would choose."
"R.I.P DMX. Your humanity, music, and spirit will forever be felt by the people you touched around the globe."
"Actress Mary Wilson: 'One of the legendary Supremes whose Timeless hits included where did our love go and baby love.'"
"Tub Thumping is still getting played in commercials on TV and in movie soundtracks today."
"This is a golden album because you can erase any other hip-hop album in history and just be left with Illmatic as your blueprint."
"1994 had legendary albums that are gonna be remembered forever and rightfully so."
"What you put together with Motown is timeless."
"His legacy will continue to resonate through the chords of country music and in the hearts of those who admired him." - Tribute to Larry Collins
"MC Lyte is a legend, she's iconic, she's did her thing."
"This unforgettable comeback song reminded listeners of all they accomplished over the years" - Johnny Cash
"It's an absolute classic and one of the best of all the ex-Beatle solo efforts."
"There would be other reunions as well as the passing of Sid Barrett in 2006..."
"That's why the Kendricks and the J Coles will always be who they are. Whether they don't make music like Lil Baby and Lil Durk, they have music that lives on forever."
"Mariah Carey built a legacy on her world-class vocal prowess and song remixes that infused hip hop and R&B into pop music."
"He left behind a legacy of timeless music and a devoted fanbase."
"Elvis may have had his ups and downs throughout his life and career, but there's no question that he recorded some of the most beloved, memorable, and important songs in the history of rock and roll."
"Everyone knows the song 'I Got You Babe.' Everyone knows Sonny and Cher, and that's what makes this so iconic."
"This song could be remembered for decades or it could be forgotten tomorrow."
"It spoke to a generation and continues to resonate with listeners today."
"My Chemical Romance cemented their everlasting legacy in 2006 with The Black Parade, a universally adored album."
"Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in East Harlem in 1971."
"It's been nearly 20 years since she has passed and her discography should have already gone through a renaissance period in a few archival campaigns." - Narrator
"Imagine that, Biggie hadn't even hit 25 and it's been over 25 years since he passed."
"Eminem: arguably the greatest three album run of all time."
"They ended up becoming one of the greatest, most iconic rock bands in the history of music."
"Whole Lotta Red became a phenomenon, turning Playboy Cardi into a living legend."
"Now I just really think about it that we have one of those groups that could be like a legacy group."
"It's one of the most instantly recognizable songs and iconic music videos of the entire rock era."
"Automatic for the People is considered one of their very best albums, winning a Grammy."
"We laid the foundation how you should sound and [ __ ] took that and they brought pieces right right big pieces from everybody."
"DMX: Top five dead or alive, king of New York."
"I think Dipset sounds great in any era this record sounds like dip said I don't have to chase anything they never had to chase anything"
"Illmatic is heralded as one of the best hip-hop albums of all time."
"Van Halen 2 is one of the best sophomore albums of the rock era, a worthy successor to their flawless debut record."
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World's Legacy grows more relevant."
"Biggie been dead for over 20 years, Kim still had hit records."
"Deon Warwick's impact on the music industry along with her philanthropic work cements her status as one of the enduring voices in the history of American popular music."
"Metallica will continue rocking our Collective worlds as their music truly transcends Generations."
"The greatest rock and roll band of all time."
"Def Leppard is one of only a few acts in the 80s to have had two Diamond Studio albums."
"This collection of powerful songs reclaimed the Stones' position as one of the greatest acts in popular music."
"His memory and legacy will continue to live on through the rhythms and melodies he crafted, touching the souls of those who listen."
"It was written like Nas, but it came from Quentin."
"Thankfully, we still have the legacy of Aaliyah's music which continues to inspire artists to this day."
"I think time will sort that out. Some people think we've contributed a lot to popular music, and some people think we're an absolute plague."
"...the Gibb brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice left a legacy that continues to resonate with listeners across the world."
"The remaining members grieved his loss as the record label rolled out the now classic follow-up 'Closer'."
"It's all about the music and leaving a legacy of stuff."
"NWA still created some of the most legendary music in rap history."
"Camping with Barry White, one of the creators of the most distinctive sounds in all of music today."
"People are connecting to him in a different way."
"It's a song that's transcended Generations this classic song we're talking about you kicked open doors that now people are walking through you know what I mean."
"Dr. Dre is a staple in hip-hop you can't mention hip-hop and not mention Dr. Dre in any capacity."
"Nas would have had an incredible three album run with 'Illmatic,' 'It Was Written,' and this version of 'I Am.'"
"Drake has gotten all the money, all the notoriety, he has classic records."
"The Morning Glory album spent 10 weeks at the top of the UK albums chart and remains one of the best selling British albums of all time."
"A great song crossed generations and went right up the charts."
"Mind playing tricks on you will live on forever."
"He also recorded 'Be Honest With Me' and 'Back in the Saddle Again', adopting it as his theme song."
"Tonight we pay tribute to the mighty Spoiler, Theophilus Phillips."
"Keep playing his songs, keep playing his music, keep building your tributes to him."
"It's known as being the oldest independent music venue in the world."
"Her life, her moments of happiness, and her achievements, however small they might seem in the grand tapestry of her family's storied history, she was more than just the daughter of music royalty."
"With 35 years and counting of genre-defining music under their belt..."
"Can we officially call this a classic now?"
"Stairway to Heaven isn't only one of Led Zeppelin's finest songs but also one of the greatest songs in rock and roll."
"Just a straight up story of four guys from Liverpool playing gigs, getting signed and ending with their performance on the Ed Sullivan Show."
"Beastie Boys' impact was astronomical."
"Tina Turner helps shape the performer singer standard in pop and rock music, and her contributions cannot go understated; she is the survivor in every sense of the word."
"That band is really going to live forever and the music I don't think will ever be dated."
"So as unfortunate as it is that we didn't get another stab at a Blind Faith album, if that group hadn't folded, we never would have gotten Clapton's best body of work."
"Ray Charles's music continued to be discovered and appreciated by new audiences, his timeless songs found their way into movies, commercials, and cover versions by contemporary artists."
"I think so much of what he did, just obviously, Imagine and Instant Karma."
"One in a Million cemented Aaliyah's standing among the emerging divas of the time."
"It's that cross-generational appeal."
"He's still inspiring people; young people today are listening to Deep Purple and Rainbow and they're being blown away all over again."
"It's a great story, not only for their time in the 70s as 10cc but obviously there's a lot to the story before and after their time with the band."
"You know, it's a blessing to be able to do that with the Bad Boy legacy."
"They could make a Freddie Mercury Museum."
"Of course, Olivia Newton-John, she passed away a few days ago. Such a phenomenal artist."
"Thank you for all the great music you've given us and for continuing to keep that legacy alive of Prince and the Revolution."
"Georgia on my mind, made famous first by Ray Charles, has been covered by lots of artists."
"Even after you're dead and gone and in the ground, your name will read Grand Ole Opry member."