The recent publication of Rolling Stone’s “200 Greatest Singers Full List” has sparked both excitement and controversy in the music community. This extensive collection includes iconic voices such as Aretha Franklin, whose soulful resonance has left an everlasting impact on generations, and Whitney Houston, whose matchless vocal prowess continues to enchant listeners. The list also honors Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday, Mariah Carey, and Ray Charles, demonstrating their continuing impact on the world of music. See the list of all singers in the table below.
- Aretha Franklin
- Whitney Houston
- Sam Cooke
- Billie Holiday
- Mariah Carey
- Ray Charles
- Stevie Wonder
- Beyoncé
- Otis Redding
- Al Green
- Little Richard
- John Lennon
- Patsy Cline
- Freddie Mercury
- Bob Dylan
- Prince
- Elvis Presley
- Celia Cruz
- Frank Sinatra
- Marvin Gaye
- Nina Simone
- Adele
- Smokey Robinson
- George Jones
- Mary J. Blige
- Paul McCartney
- Dolly Parton
- Mahalia Jackson
- Chaka Khan
- Hank Williams
- Luther Vandross
- David Bowie
- Bessie Smith
- Thom Yorke
- Dusty Springfield
- Kurt Cobain
- Van Morrison
- Curtis Mayfield
- Louis Armstrong
- Aaliyah
- Etta James
- Teddy Pendergrass
- Ariana Grande
- James Brown
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Mavis Staples
- Linda Ronstadt
- Toni Braxton
- Rod Stewart
- Joni Mitchell
- Sade
- Mick Jagger
- Miriam Makeba
- Willie Nelson
- Tina Turner
- Barry White
- Brian Wilson
- Lady Gaga
- Howlin’ Wolf
- Kate Bush
- Umm Kulthum
- George Michael
- Robert Plant
- Björk
- Minnie Riperton
- David Ruffin
- Dennis Brown
- Rihanna
- Youssou N’Dour
- Ronnie Spector
- Roy Orbison
- Muddy Waters
- Héctor Lavoe
- Patti LaBelle
- D’Angelo
- Wilson Pickett
- Bruce Springsteen
- Janis Joplin
- Emmylou Harris
- Chris Cornell
- João Gilberto
- Steve Perry
- Amy Winehouse
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Johnny Cash
- Michael Jackson
- Diana Ross
- Jimmie Rodgers
- Selena
- Gal Costa
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Anita Baker
- Stevie Nicks
- Toots Hibbert
- Vicente Fernández
- Chuck Berry
- Usher
- Bob Marley
- Clyde McPhatter
- Elton John
- Gladys Knight
- Taylor Swift
- Leonard Cohen
- Aaron Neville
- Eddie Vedder
- Bill Withers
- Lou Reed
- Caetano Veloso
- Roger Daltrey
- The Weeknd
- Fiona Apple
- Ozzy Osbourne
- La India
- Chrissie Hynde
- Erykah Badu
- Chet Baker
- Patti Smith
- John Fogerty
- Barrington Levy
- Charlie Rich
- Jackie Wilson
- Donna Summer
- Karen Carpenter
- Robert Johnson
- Joe Strummer
- Donny Hathaway
- Tammy Wynette
- Florence Welch
- Rob Halford
- Courtney Love
- Jeff Buckley
- Loretta Lynn
- Neil Young
- Axl Rose
- IU
- Lauryn Hill
- El DeBarge
- Merle Haggard
- Rocío Dúrcal
- Bono
- Christina Aguilera
- Russell Thompkins Jr.
- Luciano
- Darlene Love
- PJ Harvey
- Ruth Brown
- Barbra Streisand
- Levon Helm
- Wanda Jackson
- Bryan Fery
- Martha Reeves
- Michael Stipe
- Mahlathini
- Dion
- Robert Smith
- George Strait
- Robert Smith
- Carrie Underwood
- Mississippi John Hurt
- Mercedes Sosa
- Brenda Lee
- Françoise Hardy
- Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland
- Sandy Denny
- Ronnie James Dio
- Morrissey
- Marc Anthony
- Debbie Harry
- Sylvester
- Chris Stapleton
- Odetta
- Juan Gabriel
- Marianne Faithfull
- Buddy Holly
- Lana Del Ray
- Iggy Pop
- Patty Loveless
- Tabu Ley Rochereau
- Martha Wash
- SZA
- Bob Seger
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Solomon Burke
- Karen O
- Alicia Keys
- Ofra Haza
- Bonnie Raitt
- Fela Kuti
- Joan Baez
- Frank Ocean
- Jung Kook
- Anohni
- Brandy
- Kelly Clarkson
- Poly Styrene
- Paul Westerberg
- Burna Boy
- Billie Eilish
- Glenn Danzig
- Rosalía
However, the exclusion of a number of renowned artists has sparked heated debate among admirers and experts. Celine Dion, Pink, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Tony Bennett, Madonna, Nat King Cole, and Dionne Warwick are noticeably absent from this illustrious lineup. This omission has prompted a passionate discussion about the nuances of musical talent and the variety of voices that have shaped the industry over time.
The list also features a number of other well-known musicians, such as
- Adele (22)
- Paul McCartney (26)
- David Bowie (32)
- Louis Armstrong (39)
- Ariana Grande (43)
- Lady Gaga (58)
- Rihanna (68)
- Amy Winehouse (83)
- Michael Jackson (86)
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (91)
- Bob Marley (98)
- Elton John (100)
- Taylor Swift (102)
- Ozzy Osbourne (112)
- Neil Young (133)
- IU (135)
- Bono (140)
- Christina Aguilera (141)
- Barbra Streisand (147)
- Jungkook (191)
- Billie Eilish (198)
Lata Mangeshkar : Rolling Stones 200 Greatest Singers All Time
Lata Mangeshkar, who is ranked number 80 on Rolling Stone’s prestigious All-Time Singers List, passed away in February 2022 at the extraordinary age of 92, yet her legacy will live on. She contributed her ethereal voice to a huge repertoire in over 36 languages throughout the course of her remarkable career, weaving an astoundingly varied musical tapestry.
Her vocal prowess adorned the performances of legendary actors like Meena Kumari, Jaya Bachchan, Raakhee, Sharmila Tagore, Sridevi, Kajol, and Madhuri Dixit in motion pictures, leaving a lasting impression on generations with her melodies. Lata Mangeshkar, a native of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was honored with the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the esteemed Bharat Ratna in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of music.
Notably, she was the most recorded artist from 1948 to 1987, and as a result, her name was inscribed into the Guinness World Records’ archives. Her last song, “Saugandh Mujhe is mitti ki,” is a moving ode to the bravery of the Indian Army and represents her enduring loyalty to her country.
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Here are a few notable names that didn’t make the final 200 Greatest Singers list.
- Madonna
- Pink
- Justin Bieber
- Jennifer Hudson
- Janet Jackson
- Dionne Warwick
- Nat King Cole
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