20 Most Influential Artists of the 20th Century
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In less than a decade, the Beatles sprang from obscurity to stardom. No other music group has produced a more solid and diverse library in such a short amount of time. Beatlemania defined the early 60s culture. However, the lads from Liverpool fell victim to the 1960s culture in its later years. Ironically, their final number one was named "The Long and Winding Road." Their reign was shorter than many hoped, but their influence cannot be rivaled, spanning across generations for futures to come.
These 20 bands or individuals had the most influence and importance on popular music and popular culture in the course of 100 years (1900-1999). They helped define their generations, were sources of culture change and clash, and their impact is still evident in today's music and society.