Announced today, NME is launching a search to find the ultimate music icon of the last 60 years - to celebrate their 60th Birthday
As you can imagine, excitement is brewing here at the MLM HQ, with all of us arguing who we think deserves the worthy title.
The shortlist for the honour features 60 people, including Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Joe Strummer, Madonna, Alex Turner, Morrissey, Noel Gallagher, Bjork, Patti Smith, Matt Bellamy and over 50 others.
The shortlist for the NME's Ultimate Icon of the last 60 years is as follows:-
Out of all the options, I've decided to pledge my vote for Dave Grohl - a true music legend, in my opinion. As the former drummer of Nirvana and Scream, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Foo Fighters, drumming for Them Crooked Vultures and QOTSA, he is experienced and loved by his many fans.
To vote, visit www.nme.com/ultimateicon.
As for the MLM boy's, here's my (imaginary) version of events:-
As you can probably guess, MLM writer BadIdeaDan is very excited to see one of his favorite artists listed - Bjork. He does love a bit of 'Oh so quiet', and I have got to say, reenacts her performance to a tee. It is almost indistinguishable from Bjork herself.
Universearle, on the other hand, has informed me his favorite to win is the lovely Madonna. With 'Like a Virgin' his all time favorite song, how could he choose anything else?
As you can imagine, excitement is brewing here at the MLM HQ, with all of us arguing who we think deserves the worthy title.
The shortlist for the honour features 60 people, including Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Joe Strummer, Madonna, Alex Turner, Morrissey, Noel Gallagher, Bjork, Patti Smith, Matt Bellamy and over 50 others.
The shortlist for the NME's Ultimate Icon of the last 60 years is as follows:-
- Alex Turner
- Amy Winehouse
- Beth Ditto
- Bob Dylan
- Björk
- Bob Marley
- Bobby Gillespie
- Chuck D
- Courtney Love
- Damon Albarn
- Dave Grohl
- David Bowie
- Debbie Harry
- Dizzie Rascal
- Elvis Presley
- Eminem
- Freddie Mercury
- Ian Brown
- Ian Curtis
- Jay-Z
- Iggy Pop
- Jack White
- Jarvis Cocker
- Jim Morrison
- Jimi Hendrix
- Jimmy Page
- Joe Strummer
- Joey Ramone
- John Lennon
- John Lydon
- Johnny Cash
- Johnny Marr
- Julian Casablancas
- Karen O
- Kate Bush
- Keith Richards
- Kurt Cobain
- Liam Gallagher
- Lily Allen
- Lou Reed
- Madonna
- Marc Bolan
- Michael Jackson
- Morrissey
- Matt Bellamy
- Noel Gallagher
- Patti Smith
- Paul McCartney
- Paul Weller
- Pete Doherty
- PJ Harvey
- Prince
- Richey Edwards
- Robert Smith
- Roger Daltry
- Shaun Ryder
- Sid Vicious
- Siouxsie Sioux
- Syd Barrett
- Thom York
Out of all the options, I've decided to pledge my vote for Dave Grohl - a true music legend, in my opinion. As the former drummer of Nirvana and Scream, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Foo Fighters, drumming for Them Crooked Vultures and QOTSA, he is experienced and loved by his many fans.
To vote, visit www.nme.com/ultimateicon.
As for the MLM boy's, here's my (imaginary) version of events:-
As you can probably guess, MLM writer BadIdeaDan is very excited to see one of his favorite artists listed - Bjork. He does love a bit of 'Oh so quiet', and I have got to say, reenacts her performance to a tee. It is almost indistinguishable from Bjork herself.
Universearle, on the other hand, has informed me his favorite to win is the lovely Madonna. With 'Like a Virgin' his all time favorite song, how could he choose anything else?