Top fifteen pop musicians who are legends

Michael Bublé, the Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor, is beloved for his smooth voice and modern takes on classic jazz and pop standards. He’s sort of a new age version of the Classic crooners. Rising to fame in the early 2000s with hits like "Home” "Haven't Met You Yet” and "Feeling Good” Bublé has captured hearts worldwide. He continues to release music, tour, and support charitable causes, particularly children's hospitals.

Phil Collins, a singer, drummer, and songwriter, achieved fame as the lead vocalist and drummer of Genesis and for his successful solo career. Known for hits like "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds” Collins' work spans rock and pop, making him one of the defining artists of the 1980s when he was everywhere, so much so it was a bad joke. Though he announced his retirement several times, he continues to perform sporadically and his music remains a staple in popular culture.

Lionel Richie, a renowned singer, songwriter, and producer, has made a lasting impact in the genres of R&B, pop, and soul. He's best known for his smooth, soulful voice and timeless hits like "Hello” "All Night Long” and "Endless Love”. Starting with The Commodores, Richie soared to solo fame in the 1980s and early 1990s, earning numerous Grammy Awards and even an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Today, he continues to perform and tour, while also serving as a judge on "American Idol”.

Elton John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. With a career spanning over five decades, he is one of the best-selling music artists in the world.

Tina Turner, AKA The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, is a celebrated singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress

Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. Often referred to as the "Goddess of Pop” Cher is known for her distinctive contralto voice and her career spanning multiple decades and genres. My only criticism of her is that she used auto-tune on “Believe”( when she clearly didn’t need to) which was subsequently adopted by everyone and now we can’t get rid of it!

Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman

Songs:

1. Like a Virgin
2. Ray of Light
3. Material Girl

Quincy Jones is a legendary music producer, arranger, composer, and conductor. His extraordinary career spans over six decades, during which he has worked across numerous musical genres and collaborated with some of the most iconic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Songs:

1. In the Heat of the Night
2. Thriller
3. Beat It

Carole King is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and pianist whose career spans over six decades

Songs:

1. You've Got a Friend
2. Tapestry
3. The Loco-Motion

Frank Sinatra AKA “Ol’ Blue Eyes” was born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He died May 14, 1998, in Los Angeles, California and was an American crooner (singer), actor, and producer. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and a cultural icon of the 20th century. He famously “did it my way”.

Michael McDonald is a renowned singer, songwriter, and keyboardist known for his distinctive, soulful voice and contributions to rock, pop, and R&B music. His career spans several decades, during which he has achieved significant success as a solo artist and as a member of prominent bands.

Songs:

1. I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)"
2. What a Fool Believes
3. Takin' It to the Streets
4. Minute by Minute

David Robert Jones (January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, AKA ‘The thin White Duke’ was an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative work and distinctive voice. He took on so many personas – a true art school graduate!

Whitney Houston was a powerhouse singer and actress known for her stunning vocal range and emotive delivery, dominating the pop and R&B genres. She rose to fame in the mid-1980s with hits like "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and her rendition of "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard soundtrack became one of the best-selling singles of all time. Houston's career peaked during the late 1980s and 1990s, earning numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammys. Despite facing personal struggles and a tragic decline, her musical legacy endures. Whitney Houston passed away in 2012, but her influence on pop and R&B music remains significant.

Stevie Wonder AKA "Little Stevie Wonder" is an iconic American musician and songwriter known for his soulful voice, masterful keyboard and multi-instrumental skills. Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, Stevie overcame the challenges of being born blind to become one of the most influential and best-selling musicians of all time. His career, which spans over six decades, includes numerous hit songs, groundbreaking albums, and multiple awards.

Songs:

1. Sir Duke
2. Superstition
3. Higher Ground

Michael Jackson, AKA "The King of Pop" was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, began his career at a young age as part of The Jackson 5, a Motown group formed with his brothers. The group quickly gained fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with hits like "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There," showcasing Michael's exceptional talent even as a child.

Songs:

1. Beat it
2. Thriller
3. Off the Wall