B.B. King

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Madonna Madonna debuted in the 1980's. Her style became the latest style and her music became iconic. Known more so than any other artist for reinvention, her continuously good music has kept her in the public eye, as well as her incredibly fit body! (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Rolling Ston... The Rolling Stones can certainly be satisfied with their success. Maintaining their bad boy images well into their sixties, The Stones remain a staple of Rock N' Roll. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Sting Once upon a time, Sting was the frontman for The Police, after the band broke up, he went on to achieve solo success. Still looking as sexy as ever, Sting recently was on tour. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)
Diana Ross Diana Ross left The Supremes behind for a solo career and her larger than life voice and fashion sense have kept her popular. (Photo by Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images)
Bob Dylan One of the most critically acclaimed musicians of all time, Bob Dylans lyrics defined the generation of the 60's and continue to charm the youth of every decade. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images) (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Paul McCartney As a Beatle he gained world wide recognition. But Paul McCartney's solo career is also deeply regarded. (getty/Hulton Archive)
Tina Turner Tina Turner was said to have had the best legs in Music; some would say she still does. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
U2 U2 became larger than life in the eighties and nineties. Not only known for great music, the Dublin band is famous for social consciousness, lead singer Bono was even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. (Getty/David Hogan)
Aretha Franklin A well 'Respected' musician across the board, from Motown to Obama's inauguration, Franklin is loved dearly by her fans--for her voice and for her hats. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
R.E.M. It may be the 'End of the World,' but R.E.M. will live on forever. They were one of the first bands to be outspoken on the environment and have consistently put out great music for over a decade. (AP/getty/hulton archive)
David Bowie In the 70's, he was an alien-esque performer with flaming red hair and sequined body suits. Today, he is a suave gentleman who dons suits and is married to supermodel Iman. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Elvis Costello Largely under the radar for almost thirty years, Costello has maintained his integrity as well as his talent for all these years. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Celine Dion A teenage Celine Dion busted onto the Canadian music scene long ago, and today, she is one of the highest grossing performers with fans in every country. (AP Photo/Keystone/Peter Kramer)
Herbie Hancock Jazz juggernaut Herbie Hancock may not be a household name, but his music speaks for itself. (AP Images)
Scott Weiland From his days with the Stone Temple Pilots to his gig with Velvet Revolver, Scott Weiland has battled with Drug Addiction. Balancing his music career with his personal life, Weiland has graced the music scene on and off for over a decade. (Photo By David Klein/Getty Images) (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)
Janet Jackson A child star from a famous family, Janet Jackson became a hot musical act in the eighties and is firmly rooted in the annals of pop history. (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images)
Prince Weather or not it's the 80s, Prince isn't afraid to don a turquoise suit and boa or to bust a move. (AP Photo/F. Carter Smith)
Sonic Youth Known only to most punk rock fans, Sonic Youth is one of the longest running acts. Kim Gordon still looks as good as her 20-something counterparts in the rock world. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
The Cure With massive hits like 'Friday I'm in Love' and 'Lovesong' The Cure are staples in pop culture. Lead Singer Robert Smith is still recognizable for his artistic look. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)
Etta James Etta James' music has recently undergone a revival thanks to Beyonce and the film 'Cadillac Records.' (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
The Beastie Boys With funky sounds and infectious lyrics, the Beastie Boys have kept it real since the early 90's. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
B.B. King (Getty/Hulton Archive)
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Stevie Wonder As a pioneering artist for civil rights, Stevie Wonder was especially proud to be able to play for the Obamas. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)(Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)
Little Richard American rock 'n' roll singer Little Richard (Richard Wayne Penniman), famous for the hits 'Tutti Frutti', 'Good Golly Miss Molly', 'Long Tall Sally', amongst others. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)