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| 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Starring | Kevin Bacon |
| Narrated by | Melinda Mullins |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 42 min. |
| Original release | |
| Network | VH1 |
| Release | March 28, 1998 (1998-03-28) |
The 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll was a television special that aired on VH1 in 1998, where the network compiled a list of what it considered the 100 greatest rock artists. The show included artists from a variety of genres within rock, such as classic rock, punk, alternative, and heavy metal. The artists were selected based on their impact on the genre, influence on other musicians, and commercial success. Hosted by Kevin Bacon.
Commentators
- Bryan Adams
- Rick Allen
- Bono
- David Bowie
- Meredith Brooks
- Jimmy Buffett
- David Byrne
- Dick Cavett
- Shawn Colvin
- David Crosby
- Sheryl Crow
- Joe Elliott
- Art Garfunkel
- Melissa Joan Hart??
- Jimi Hendrix (archive footage)
- Indigo Girls (Amy Ray, Emily Saliers)
- Billy Joel
- Elton John
- Jim Kerr
- B.B. King
- Lenny Kravitz
- Annie Lennox
- Little Richard
- Lyle Lovett
- MC Hammer
- Madonna
- Paul McCartney
- Reba McEntire
- Sarah McLachlan
- Freddie Mercury (archive footage)
- Graham Nash
- Brandy Norwood
- Teddy Pendergrass
- Tom Petty
- Robert Plant
- Robbie Robertson
- Chris Robinson
- Nile Rodgers
- The Rolling Stones (Keith Richards)
- Henry Rollins
- Mick Ronson
- Richie Sambora
- Seal
- Gene Simmons
- Paul Stanley
- Sting
- Bernie Taupin
- Tina Turner
- Steven Tyler
- Eddie Vedder
- The Who (Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townshend)
- Nancy Wilson
List
Below is the top ten from the list.
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- Jimi Hendrix
- Led Zeppelin
- Bob Dylan
- James Brown
- David Bowie
- Elvis Presley
- The Who
- The Police
References
- "Rock On The Net: VH1: 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll". www.rockonthenet.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.