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"I think unique is the word that comes to mind and that's why they are still thought of in such a fond way."
"Breaking Benjamin is like the definition of background early to mid 2000s nu metal."
"Bullet for My Valentine is at the top of C tier, or maybe the bottom of B tier."
"Stevie Ray Vaughan is the superstar, he's the man who puts blues back on the map."
"George, I think his music will live on forever."
"If we end up finishing on the power to believe then fine, that's not a bad record to go on and we've got just a wealth of incredible records to listen to."
"Michael Jackson's discography over the course of 30 years..."
"I've realized that far after I'm gone from here that I will be a part of music history."
"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."
"I think meek is still chasing his intro to his first album; he's still chasing that success of that song."
"The 'Saturday Night Fever' album will stay alive as a masterpiece for years to come."
"Even in her short life the artist achieved a mythical status as one of the greatest rock vocalists of the Woodstock generation."
"The musical impact of Edward Lodovic Van Halen will continue to inspire and fascinate generation after generation."
"He will be missed, he was just an amazing man and he'll be missed."
"With the power to still capture audiences decades after the original release, it just goes to show that McCartney crafted one hell of a song."
"He's one of them where people 20 years from now are going to look back like 'yo, I wish I was alive when Kendrick was out there going crazy.'"
"Scott Weiland left an incredible musical legacy that deserves serious reflection."
"Eddie Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and his musical legacy endures to this day."
"He truly did make three of the best albums of all time."
"Amy Winehouse was destined for great things, her talent recognized early on."
"James Blake's Legacy in underground music is a testament to what can be achieved by producers who are willing to passionately follow their own instincts."
"If I never rap anymore from 2005, I still did more than anybody did."
"What you put together with Motown is timeless."
"I definitely want to be around in 10 years. I want people to still know who I am and you know I don't just want to be a one or two hit wonder, I want to have songs that people can sing and listen to 10 years from now."
"In my opinion, you've hit the timeless zone. There's records that come out and they're great for that summer, right? But then there's the timeless ones."
"I can retire right now and I still have 50 recorded unreleased songs."
"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."
"Whitney Houston fought to be recognized, blazing a trail for generations of black female singers."
"I think 'Once Upon a Time' will always be remembered for these songs as well."
"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."
"Chris Kristopherson now approaching 90 years old stands as a testament to the Timeless nature of his music and the undying flame of passion that has fueled his career throughout the decades."
"His legacy lives on, man, through everybody that's rhyming today, bro."
"This award is for Florence Ballard. You will never be forgotten."
"Florence Ballard will truly be missed. She was only 32 years old."
"RIP DMX, regardless of your opinion, he was a great musician."
"Thanks a lot for the question Marcel and you know that John Williams Superman theme ranks right up there amongst the greatest of all time."
"She was widely known for her 1971 hit 'Clean Up Woman.'"
"This song could be remembered for decades or it could be forgotten tomorrow."
"We've lost a legend. But his influence and legacy will live on forever in the hearts of music lovers in Canada and around the world. RIP Neil Peart."
"It just shows that he is maybe the most immortal MC that we've ever had grace hip-hop."
"He solidified himself as probably one of if not the best rapper of this generation."
"Coda was a quiet conclusion for a band who had raged like a thunderstorm across the world."
"Every child, for instance when King was born, a lot of people think that my fourth album 'King' is for me, but no, I was naming that album after him."
"I think this is completely in keeping with the Beatles' sense of humor."
"Marley's legacy as an influential musician and cultural icon cannot be overstated."
"Regardless, as we continue to search for clues in the case of Jim's disappearance, let's also remember his unparalleled style as a musician and unforgettably unique talents in writing lyrics."
"My Chemical Romance cemented their everlasting legacy in 2006 with The Black Parade, a universally adored album."
"At least Pac's memory has lived on through the music, and he'll be remembered as one of the greatest rappers of all time."
"Somewhere out there is a kid with so much promise he's going to be just as talented and just as big as Juice ever was."
"Rest in peace, David; your music and intellect will remain."
"There are very, very few composers in history whose work changed all the music that followed it."
"You're going to hear me rap, but Run The Jewels 4, fuck, there's a legacy at hand."
"His music would never finish... you never get tired listening to everything Bob Marley did."
"Sam Cooke was more thorough than I even imagined."
"There will never be another Queen, and Queen will never die. Long live Queen."
"His family announced in a statement via Twitter: 'McCoy Tyner's music and legacy will continue to inspire fans and future talent for generations to come.'"
"Pantera's legacy: they changed metal and hardcore forever."
"Is there a greater guitar hero, someone who's graced more guitar magazine covers over the years than David Gilmour?"
"Stray Kids is a product of the time they debuted and the legacy that developed before them, but they are also spearheading the charge to ensure that legacy isn't lost."
"Made in Heaven which the remaining members of the band created using recordings of Mercury made before his death."
"Daft Punk made some incredible music, and I am pleased that we still have that."
"He ran his band the Jazz Messengers for 35 years, and his incessant two and four on the high hat as well as hard swinging ride pattern were present throughout that group."
"I feel like Drake is gonna be one of the greatest artists ever to do it."
"We are the ones that are going to carry on the legacy of this music."
"If somebody was like what's the biggest cuz I you know how do you want to be remembered by your music it would be by spreading a message of peace love and positivity."
"Peep's legacy lives on as one of the most influential rappers of the current age."
"Prince was something else, one of the greatest musicians of all time."
"Electric Ladyland is widely considered Jimi’s masterpiece."
"A good song will be rediscovered, rerecorded by some other artists. It stays."
"Playboy cardi is well on his way to be objectively considered one of the greatest of all time."
"The legacy of Dead Man's Party in Oingo Boingo just lives on."
"But this isn't Russia today, this is the Soviet Union in 1989, just two years before its official collapse."
"I'll say this about Billy Squier he made some great music and he deserves the recognition of being one of the rock icons of the 80s."
"Paul McCartney is for me the greatest musical artist of all time."
"It's a great testament to the great B.J. Thomas who's gone now but the song lives on."
"He's definitely profound. Like, I say, one of the greatest. Just on his own, his profile, oh yeah, one of the greats."
"He made a masterpiece and I am ashamed to say that I didn't get around to listening to this album until after he passed."
"Decades later, he’s still one of the biggest musical icons of all time - and that means he’ll never disappear, long after he’s gone."
"Andy Williams, the cherished singer whose dulcet tones graced classics like Moon River, passed away at the age of 84 after bravely battling bladder cancer."
"The infamous laid the foundation for mob deep and solidified their placement among hip hop's elite twenty years later the legacy still lives on."
"For me, Bob Marley is the most influential artist and the most positive artist that ever lived."
"His cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' in particular has risen to fame since his death."
"Prince was one of the most prolific songwriters, performers, musicians of his time."
"College dropout, late registration, graduation, 808s, Dark Twisted Fantasy. Stop there. You knew to stop there. He's the best to me."
"To fully understand the originality and influence of his style, 'Orion' is the star of his legacy."
"N's Legacy as a talented artist will undoubtedly continue to inspire and move people the music world has lost a bright star but her music and spirit will continue to shine brightly."
"Walt Groller: Polka legend and musical comfort food for generations."
"You want timeless music like you want something that's gonna stand the test of time and be here longer than you are. It's fact, yo bro."
"Green Day did for their generation and their country what the Sex Pistols did for the United Kingdom in 1977."
"The Beach Boys have often been called one of the greatest bands of all time."
"Classic on classic, holds the most famous vaporwave track of all time."
"Beethoven's masterpiece has withstood the test of time, not only influencing many composers after, but also generally considered one of the greatest musical compositions of all time."
"I hope the songs I left behind continue to inspire, lift you up, create greater insights into the way Humanity must learn to live, love, and work together."
"Living with this project, I mean first of all, you already got several classic albums and projects."
"Ghost Town is definitely the song that The Specials will be remembered by."
"Slayer continued to release Relentless heavy metal records throughout their career."
"Fleetwood Mac created a musical legacy that's lasted for generations."
"Stevie managed to spawn a whole new generation of players that continue to take the blues rock style to new heights."
"Freddy Mercury's memory lives on through the enduring legacy of his music and the impactful work of his bandmates."
"Their music will live well past the era of our generation."
"If the one thing I'm remembered for is Live Forever, then that will do me."
"A testament to her enduring artistry encompasses 14 studio albums."
"Leontyne Price, you are probably the most celebrated singer of our time, and perhaps of all time."
"The Epiphone Casino's lasting legacy can largely be attributed to the Beatles as many aspiring guitar players who enjoy the aggressive and raw sound of the casino are instantly hooked."
"Trevor Pinnock on the English Concert, an extraordinary legacy, mostly really fine performances."
It's hard not to hear this as a prophetic tune with Jim singing "No one here gets out alive".
"I think this one is kind of him sort of taking his place among some of the great American songwriters."
"He entered a legacy of violin pedagogy that grew exponentially under his watch, and will continue to grow for generations to come."
"Unfortunately, Eddie's gone, but the music is still here."
"Death Cab for Cutie's legacy is undebatable."
"His music speaks for itself, and I hope they can feel all the work and his passion that he put into his music."
"Keep playing his songs, keep playing his music, keep building your tributes to him."
"Hits like 'Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe', 'You're the First, the Last, My Everything', and 'Never, Never Gonna Give You Up' are timeless classics that continue to serenade lovers around the world."
"Chester's voice is going to go down in history as one of the most identifiable singers of all time."
"Mariah Carey is irreplaceable and nobody can take her legacy away from her."
"He left behind a body of work and some absolutely timeless music... it's timeless music and as a bass player, I admired Paul's bass playing so much."
"The enduring legacies of these artists will persist, casting a lasting glow on the musical landscape."
"She will go down in music history as one of the greatest female singer-songwriters of the 21st century."
"BTS is probably going to be like the old rock bands we listen to, like Metallica, like 30, 40 years from now."
"Gary Brooker, 1945 to 2022, rest in peace Gary. You're a great vocalist and a great musician, great artist. Mazzy loves you."
"Their musical legacy is one that's bound to last."
"The spirit of Roy Orbison lives on among the eternal melodies and haunting words."
"We lost the quiet musical genius Walter Becker a few years back, but his partner Donald Fagan is carrying on the Steely Dan torch."
"Owsley's legacy is enormous, stretching way beyond the music the Grateful Dead made."
"After ten years, they would hold a concert to give an account of their youth to themselves and their fans."
"You're keeping the legacy of the band alive."
"Stairway to Heaven, arguably one of the most famous rock songs of all time, is a testament to the band's ability to create epic, complex compositions."
"Stevie Nicks might have retired from touring, but her enchanting voice will continue to transport us."
"That band is really going to live forever and the music I don't think will ever be dated."
"Part of the value of great old instruments is the direct connection they offer to the history of music."
"I think instruments are a bit like children in that way; you just, they're guardians for a while and you spend some time with them and they go on living after you."
"Buddy Holly had no heirs and literally the music died, except for what was recorded."
"I'm 53 and I'm relieved the number of young musicians showing up to keep Rock alive and strong."
"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."
"The influence of Clancy is as relevant today as it ever was."
"Their fame skyrocketed as they harmonized alongside their family band, etching an enduring legacy in the annals of music history."
"What if Nick Drake gave into that voice after just 'Five Leaves Left', his first album? Well, we wouldn't have two more albums worth of amazing songs."
"Michael Jackson was and still is for many the King of Pop."
"They continued on from where the Beatles left off with I Am The Walrus, that was the idea."
"No one will ever touch Eminem's legacy."
"It's crazy how many incredible albums he had a hand in."
"Mercury's death was mourned worldwide, and his music continues to be celebrated to this day."
"The legacy of Death Certificate is just the energy, man, and you can play the record all the way through."
"The legacy of the music lives on."
"These heptatonic diatonic melodies... are the lasting legacy of Mesopotamia that still endure in every corner of the globe to this day."
"She has a legacy of music that's gonna live on for long."
"That's how you know that your music stood the test of time."
"A Stone Love while I'm around, a Stone Love forever for sure."
"To those whose music continues to echo through the decades."
"Michael Jackson is going to be the King of Pop to the day I die."
"When Roger Waters and the whole band were together, they made some of the greatest albums of all time."
"The band will perform songs that were dear to the team, Jamal Thomas, Otis Redding III, and Tony Bone Dorsey."
"The legacy is untouchable like Run DMC."