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Post by leonagwen on Dec 24, 2018 0:57:45 GMT -5
Most people would agree that Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Madonna, and Mariah Carey are legends. What is your definition of a legend? What distinguishes these artists from other successful artists that are not legends?
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Post by tanooki on Dec 24, 2018 1:20:56 GMT -5
Anyone who has a lasting impact on their genre
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 1:24:16 GMT -5
IMO, Lionel Richie is a legend. Love him or hate him, you can't deny that he isn't one. He had a huge impact in the 80s especially in R&B. That's an example since I know that a lot of people here don't really like his songs. Doesn't mean that he isn't one.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 2:45:15 GMT -5
There is no definite definition. True legends have a 20 plus year career, undeniable influence musically and classic material that stand the test of time.
Examples of Legends : Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Madonna, Britney, U2 etc
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rhianna ,Adele are not legends. They are icons.
Justin Timberlake is neither.
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Post by leonagwen on Dec 24, 2018 3:12:17 GMT -5
Most legends have something happen that puts them over the top, for example, Michael Jacksons Moonwalk, or the Thriller music video. Whitney Houston singing The Star Spangled Banner and The Bodyguard era. Elton John singing Candle In The Wind at Princess Diana's funeral and the song Staying at #1 for 14 weeks.
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Post by Abbaschand on Dec 24, 2018 5:38:42 GMT -5
L - Lay birth to a huge fandom
E - Existed for over a decade
G - Get more than 10 top 10 hits
E - Even at their worst still have a hit
N - No haters (optional)
D - Defying expectations from the critic
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Post by leonagwen on Dec 24, 2018 5:51:41 GMT -5
IMO, Lionel Richie is a legend. Love him or hate him, you can't deny that he isn't one. He had a huge impact in the 80s especially in R&B. That's an example since I know that a lot of people here don't really like his songs. Doesn't mean that he isn't one. I would consider him an icon, not quite a legend. |
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Dec 24, 2018 11:15:54 GMT -5
There is no definite definition. True legends have a 20 plus year career, undeniable influence musically and classic material that stand the test of time. Examples of Legends : Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Madonna, Britney, U2 etc Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rhianna ,Adele are not legends. They are icons. Justin Timberlake is neither. this is on point, except Britney, she sticks out like a sore thumb in that list of legends. |
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Post by irice22 on Dec 24, 2018 11:37:26 GMT -5
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rhianna ,Adele are not legends. .... yet. - |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 11:48:19 GMT -5
I, chroniclea am absolutely a legend.
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Post by Gary on Dec 24, 2018 11:56:36 GMT -5
What is the difference between a "legend" and an "icon"?
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Post by ry4n on Dec 24, 2018 12:00:32 GMT -5
This might be my least favourite discussion topic on Pulse.
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Post by Caviar on Dec 24, 2018 12:14:53 GMT -5
Rock & Roll HAF inductees
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Post by thenewclassic on Dec 24, 2018 12:16:08 GMT -5
This might be my least favourite discussion topic on Pulse.
The topic itself doesn't bother me, and I enjoy discussing it occasionally. However, there are way too many threads on this legend/icon shit right now. We need a break from it.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Dec 24, 2018 12:16:35 GMT -5
This might be my least favourite discussion topic on Pulse. nice, there’s others to post in |
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Post by amore on Dec 24, 2018 12:25:07 GMT -5
Legends are people that are remembered for something. They are unique and are kind of the standard. Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Beyonce, Madonna, Rihanna, Michael jackson, Prince, Kurt cobain, The beatles, Amy whinehouse, Janis joplin, Rolling stones etc. are legendary musical acts. They stick out from the rest. Ariana grande is an icon for sure tho. She is literally the best singer out rn.
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Post by Troublemaker on Dec 24, 2018 13:08:06 GMT -5
Legends are people whose body of works are well known especially within their genres and in music in general. They may be imitated but their style can never be duplicated. There are loads of legends and I won’t list any because I might keep editing this post forever
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Post by Troublemaker on Dec 24, 2018 13:09:55 GMT -5
Ariana grande is an icon for sure tho. She is literally the best singer out rn. Hmm have you heard all the singers both signed and unsigned? |
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Post by leonagwen on Dec 24, 2018 16:56:52 GMT -5
There is no definite definition. True legends have a 20 plus year career, undeniable influence musically and classic material that stand the test of time. Examples of Legends : Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Madonna, Britney, U2 etc Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rhianna ,Adele are not legends. They are icons. Justin Timberlake is neither. Taylor Swift will be a legend and Adele might already be a legend. |
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Post by insen_13 on Dec 24, 2018 23:59:32 GMT -5
Mariah Carey
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Post by cassiuscasanova on Dec 26, 2018 11:48:11 GMT -5
I believe legends are the standards for which others are compared and have had an undeniable impact on the industry. I’d say the current legends from this current generation would be Beyoncé, Britney, lil Kim, jay z, Eminem, r.kelly , Kanye. Though I detest the last two lol
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Post by cassiuscasanova on Dec 26, 2018 11:49:33 GMT -5
What is the difference between a "legend" and an "icon"? I think an icon is more of a splash on the industry, not really a landmark. I.e. Avril Lavigne, xtina, maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, culture club, Toni braxton |
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Post by Exclusive on Dec 26, 2018 13:12:03 GMT -5
The answer to all your problems
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Post by cassiuscasanova on Dec 26, 2018 14:02:14 GMT -5
The answer to all your problems I wouldn’t exactly say they ha e the answers but sure |
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Post by Exclusive on Dec 26, 2018 20:48:21 GMT -5
The answer to all your problems I wouldn’t exactly say they ha e the answers but sure Did you watch the whole series? |
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Post by garrettlen on Dec 26, 2018 20:57:43 GMT -5
Most legends have something happen that puts them over the top, for example, Michael Jacksons Moonwalk, or the Thriller music video. Whitney Houston singing The Star Spangled Banner and The Bodyguard era. Elton John singing Candle In The Wind at Princess Diana's funeral and the song Staying at #1 for 14 weeks. 73 Million people in the US (a record at the time) watching the Beatles on the "Ed Sullivan Show" on Feburary 9th, 1964, which for most, was their very first exposure to them in this country. |
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Post by toomuchboy on Dec 27, 2018 20:28:10 GMT -5
It's about time more than anything. A singer has to age 10-20 years past their peaks and still they and their hits are remembered fondly by most people (on top of having been fairly influential on the next generation of artists). That's why young/new artists can never really be called 'legends.'
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