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British music magazine NME asked their readers who they thought where the 10 music icons of the last 60 years. John Lennon took the number one spot, now let's see who else is in his company.
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2.- Liam Gallagher launched into superstardom as singer of Oasis in the '90s but he's far from stale, still rocking out with his new band, Beady Eye.
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3.- David Bowie was the androgynous glam rock king in the seventies and responsible for some of the best rock albums of our time including 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.'
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4. - Alex Turner, singer-guitarist for the Arctic Monkeys. His quick witted lyrics and ever evolving style is what keeps his music, with and without the Monkeys, fresh and exciting.
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5.- Kurt Cobain's lyrics and raw emotion won Nirvana their fame after the release of their now anthemic hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
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6.- Amy Winehouse will be forever remembered as a soulful and painfully honest singer-songwriter. Her iconic retro style had people her albums like 'Back to Black' making top selling hits of songs like 'Rehab' and 'Valerie'.
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7.- Jimi Hendrix was a unarguably a guitar god.
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8.- Morrissey became the patron saint of daydreaming saddoes as the singer of The Smiths and continues woo with his wit and velvety voice as a solo artist.
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9.- Noel Gallagher founded Oasis and his songwriting made him a legend. Now he continues to rule in his new project, 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds'.
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10.- Ian Curtis of post-punk pioneers Joy Division is one of the most emulated voices in indie rock. His dark and passionate delivery cement him in rock history.
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British music magazine NME asked their readers who they thought where the 10 music icons of the last 60 years. John Lennon took the number one spot, now let's see who else is in his company.
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