Deacon 5 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Back in 2004, Rolling Stone assembled an expert panel of musicians, industry figures and critics to pick the 50 greatest artists of all time. We called these artists "The Immortals." A year later, our panelists expanded the roster to 100 all-time great artists, which you can read right here. But time stands still for no list, and when we look around us today we see a whole galaxy of other stars who belong in the Immortals conversation. Click through for 14 currently active (or relatively recently defunct) artists who we think will stand the test of time – the kind of acts whose names we wouldn't be surprised to see on a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot at some point down the road when they become eligible. Meet the New Immortals. In 2006, 20-year-old NYU dropout Stefani Angelina Germanotta changed her name to Lady Gaga and began her plot to take over the world. It only took about three years. In that time, she brought her Madonna-inspired dance songs from downtown Manhattan's cramped Bitter End to a multiple-night stand at Madison Square Garden. It was easy to dismiss her first big single, "Just Dance," as a pop trifle – but the hits kept coming at a dizzying pace ("Poker Face," "Paparazzi," "Bad Romance," "Edge of Glory"), each one more impressive than the last. Gaga also understands the 24/7 media culture better than any of her peers: she treats the whole world as a stage, posing in outrageously freaky costumes everywhere she goes, from the airport to the Grammys. By preaching the gospel of tolerance and self-respect to her army of "Little Monsters," she's split the difference between Oprah Winfrey and Madonna. It's a highly potent formula that's turned her into arguably the biggest star of the new millennium, with a staggering 34,500,000 Twitter followers. Her only challenge now is finding new ways to wow her audience. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-new-immortals-20130305/lady-gaga-19691231 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodo 313 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 well what can i say, she's amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray of Light 8,134 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 She's worthy of so much more But Taylor? ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh 1 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Oh hell yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinLovesGaga 883 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Rolling Stone knows what's up :clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie 1 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Not so new RS, Gaga is the new black and everybody know this ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester 6,302 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Madonna was mentioned too many times tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowM 3 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 YES Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEANGT 5,252 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 She's worthy of so much more But Taylor and Rihanna? ok right? I can definitely see rihanna since she's had a ridiculous amount of #1's and is still young as hell. Taylor....I don't know. Doesn't seem as impressive. I don't even know who most of the people on the list are though to be honest. So I'm probably not the best judge. hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon 5 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 I think it's interesting that Adele isn't on the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman 4,660 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 :clap: and how could you say rihanna is a not apart of this list? gurl bye It's science, bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANNOGABANG 4 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 ''artists who we think will stand the test of time'' Of course Rihanna will be there. She got through 7 years with countless hits. Edit : The **** they are using that picture for Gaga? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 105,626 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Of course! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorPrince 1 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Not surprised at Rihanna and Taylor there. They will obviouslly be remembered. Rihanna is a living legend. But Gaga will surpass her within her next two albums because Rih wins at quantity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyMetalGAGA 65 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 :clap: and how could you say rihanna is a not apart of this list? gurl bye Because she sucks as a musician, if somebody is labeled an artist they should be able to actually sing. Gurlbye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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