Who is on your Mt. Rushmore of Rock/Popular Music-the 4 greatest-based on whatever criteria you like. My own.......
Elvis Presley-Invented rock attitude and stage presence
The Rolling Stones-Greatest rock band ever. Musicality, attitude, great songs, durability-they set the mark in all of these categories. Sorry Beatles.
James Brown-Set the template for virtually all great black music following his emergence-hip hop is built on the foundations of his compositions.
The Clash-"The Only Band That Matters"-politics, attitude, sonic style-nothing else like them. Topper Headon is probably the greatest drummer ever.