Joplin's art was a flawless fusion of unadulterated emotion, soul-baring vulnerability, and uncompromising originality, earning her the title of "Queen of Psychedelic Rock."

Chuck Berry’s groundbreaking work laid the foundation for a genre that would shape popular culture and music for generations.

With its raw sensitivity, eerie melodies, and introspective lyrics, Elliott Smith's music is among the most moving and eerie contributions to indie rock.

Whitney Houston's The Bodyguard soundtrack is one of the few soundtracks in history to have had such a lasting impact on popular culture.

Sigur Rós is for fans of ambient, and post-rock, and those who revel in music that transcends conventional genres.

Marilyn Manson, one of rock's most polarizing figures, emerged in the '90s with a provocative image.

Joni Mitchell stands as one of the most influential and enigmatic voices in modern folk and popular music.

When punk rock emerged in the late '70s, it became a raw expression of frustration, rebellion, and the spirit of social change.

Laurie Anderson stands as a singular figure in the world of avant-garde performance art.

Few songwriting duos have left a mark on pop music quite like ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.

James Brown’s influence on music and culture transcends generations, genres, and even politics.

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has solidified her place in music as an innovative force in the pop world.

Nina Simone’s impact on music transcends any single genre or label.

Elliott Smith’s music carries a rare emotional depth, making him one of the most influential figures in the singer-songwriter genre.

Kate Bush is a revolutionary force in music, whose work defied conventions and reshaped the boundaries of art pop.

Tina Turner’s story is one of an unstoppable force that solidified her as the undisputed Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.

In the late 1960s, the world was undergoing a seismic cultural shift where music became the voice of a generation seeking to break free.

Talking Heads reshaped new wave music in the late 1970s and 1980s, combining punk, funk, world music, and avant-garde experimentation.

Bruce Springsteen, is nothing more than a storytelling poet of the American experience, and a voice for the working class.

Few voices in modern music are as instantly recognizable and as timeless as Sade Adu’s.