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By the 1920s, American bandleader Paul Whiteman was often referred to as the "King of Jazz" in press releases
Honorific nicknames in popular music are often religious, familial or (most frequently) royal and aristocratic in nature and are used as a form of expression in the media, or to identify the significance of an artist by fans. Honorific nicknames were used in classical music in Europe as early as the early nineteenth century, with figures like Mozart being called "The father of modern music" and Bach "The father of modern piano music".[1] They were also particularly prominent in African American culture in the post-Civil War era, perhaps as a means of conferring status that had been negated by slavery,[2] and as a result entered early jazz and blues music, including figures such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie.[3]
In American culture, despite its republican constitution and ideology,[4] honorific nicknames have been used to describe leading figures in various areas of activity, such as industry, commerce, sport and the media; father or mother have been used for innovators, and royal titles like king and queen for dominant figures in a field.[5][6] In the 1930s and 1940s, as jazz and swing music were gaining popularity, it was the more commercially successful white artists Paul Whiteman and Benny Goodman who became known as "The King of Jazz" and "The King of Swing" respectively, despite such genres of music originating from African American culture.[7] These patterns of naming were transferred to rock and roll when it emerged in the 1950s. There was a series of attempts to find (and a number of claimants to be) the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", a title that became most associated with Elvis Presley.[8] This has been seen as part of a process of the appropriation of credit for innovation of the then new music by a white establishment.[9] Different honorifics have been taken or given for other leading figures in the genre, such as "The Architect of Rock and Roll", by Little Richard from the 1990s,[10] but this term, like many, is also used for other important figures, in this case including pioneer electric guitarist Les Paul.[11]
Similar honorific nicknames have been given in other genres, including Aretha Franklin, who was literally crowned "Queen of Soul" by disk jockey Pervis Spann on stage in 1968.[12] Other nicknames have been adopted in direct emulation of these, including Michael Jackson's title "King of Pop" from 1989.[13][14] Honorific nicknames are often part of a process of marketing and may be adopted or dropped by the press and fans over time.[15] They have been strongly promulgated and contested by various artists[16] and occasionally disowned or played down by their subjects.[17] Some notable honorific nicknames are in general usage and commonly identified with particular individuals.
American clarinetist Benny Goodman is known as the "King of Swing"American singer Ella Fitzgerald is known as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz"American musician B.B. King is known as the "King of the Blues"American singer Roy Acuff has been called the "King of Country"American singer Aretha Franklin has been identified as the "Queen of Soul"American singer Ruth Brown has been referred to as the "Queen of R&B"English musician Pete Townshend has been referred to as the "Godfather of Punk"American singer Donna Summer has been referred to as the "Queen of Disco"Canadian musician Neil Young is known as the "Godfather of Grunge"American rapper Eminem has often been most associated as the "King of Hip Hop"Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung has been deemed the "God of Song"Ozzy Osbourne has been identified as the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" and the "Prince of Darkness"British singer Vera Lynn is widely acknowledged as the "Forces Sweetheart" for her services during the Second World WarAmerican singer Michael Jackson is most often identified as the "King of Pop".Italian singer Luciano Pavarotti has been identified as the "King of the High C's"Cuban singer Celia Cruz has been called the "Queen of Salsa" American singer Mahalia Jackson is known as the "Queen of Gospel"File:Selena09.jpgMexican American musician Selena is known as the "Queen of Tejano"The nickname "The Boss" has been synonymous with Bruce Springsteen.Japanese singer Hikaru Utada has been identified as the "Diva of Asia".
^A. R. Frey, Sobriquets and Nicknames (1888, published online by BiblioBazaar, 2009), p. 115.
^S. S. Walker, "What's in a name: Black awareness keeps the African tradition of 'meaningful names' alive", Ebony, vol. 32 (8), (June 1977), pp. 74-8.
^D. Evans, "From Bumble Bee Slim to Black Boy Shine: Nicknames of Blues Singers" in D. Evans, ed., Ramblin' on my mind: new perspectives on the blues: African American music in global perspective (Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 2008), pp. 179-222.
^S. Deger-Jalkotzy and I. S. Lemos, Ancient Greece: from the Mycenaean palaces to the age of Homer (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2006), p. 272.
^M. Benoliel and Linda Cashdan, The Upper Hand: Winning Strategies from World-Class Negotiators (Adams Media, 2006), p. 26.
^B. G. Rader, Baseball: a history of America's game (Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 3rd edn., 2008), p. 140.
^Y. Bynoe, Stand and deliver: political activism, leadership, and hip hop culture (Soft Skull Press, 2004), p. 155.
^M. T. Bertrand, Race, rock, and Elvis: Music in American life (Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 2000), p. 220.
^G. B. Rodman, "A hero to most?; Elvis, myth and the politics of race", Cultural Studies vol. 8 (3), (1994), p. 474.
^J. Warner, On this day in black music history (Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006), p. 56,
^"Overnight the unknown 14-year old became an international star. This earned her the nickname 'Princess of R&B'.", in W. Sutherland, Aaliyah Remembered (Trafford Publishing, 2005), p. 21.
^"His nickname, 'The King of Country Music,' may sound a bit mawkish and old- fashioned, but, in many ways, it is remarkably accurate." in Wolfe, Charles K. (2001), Classic Country: Legends of Country Music, Routledge, p. 19, ISBN978-0-415-92827-4
^ abcdefg"Some women have even been given titles. Tina Turner who is The Queen of Rock and Aretha Franklin, dubbed the Queen of Soul. Donna Summer is the Queen of Disco and Mary J. Blige is the Queen of Hip-Hop, Gloria Estefan is the Queen of Latin Pop, Madonna is the Queen of Pop, while Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera are the Princesses of Pop." in L. Bollinger and C. O'Neill, Women in Media Careers: Success Despite the Odds (University Press of America, 2008), p. 147.
^"Christina Aguilera has been the queen of reinvention(Legendtina) throughout her decade in the music industry" in Kovacevic, Keely, Christina Aguilera biography, MTV
^Christina Aguilera has been the queen of reinvention throughout her decade in the music industry Terry, Laura (2009-02-05), Style Wars: Christina Aguilera Vs Lady GaGa, Female First UK
^"The reigning 'queen of R&B,' as decreed by her backing vocalist (and opening act) Jermaine Paul and countless others, Keys owned the stage at a packed WaMu Theater, highlighting her elegant artistry and dynamic personality in a 90-minute set." in Toombs, Mikel (2008-09-22), "Superwoman Keys Earns Title Of R&B Queen", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, p. C.3, ISSN0745-970X
^On Friday, the queen of R&B, Alicia Keys, took over RodeoHouston. Clark, Michael (2005-03-07), "Duff makes rodeo a pop event", Houston Chronicle, p. 5, ISSN1074-7109
^"Much later, as the reigning King of the Blues, BB would explain that the "blues isn't just some sad music about a broken heart, a busted dream, or a painful love affair. Blues is much more than any of these things. If I could pick three descriptions of it, I'd say it ain't nothing but living, laughing and loving." in Nazel, Joe (1998), B.B. King: King of the Blues, Holloway House Publishing, p. 60, ISBN978-0-87067-792-2
^"Inevitably called 'King of the Blues', BB King is today probably the most commercially successful blues singer with black audiences." in Oakley, Giles (1997), The Devil's Music: A History of the Blues, Da Capo Press, p. 228, ISBN978-0-306-80743-5
^"It probably makes sense to call him - as several people do in the movie [Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)] - as the 'King of rock 'n' roll'", in D. Denby, "What's in a game", New York Magazine, Oct 19, 1987, p. 102.
^"Calling her a mere R&B diva is, at this point, almost an insult: With grace and grit, Beyoncé has become the Princess of pop, a one-woman Hitsville U.S.A." in "Beyoncé in Rolling Stone", Rolling Stone, p. 41, December 2009-January 2010 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^Affirming her role as one of the reigning queens of pop music, Beyonce was the top winner at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, taking six prizes, including song of the year for her inescapable hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." Sisario, Ben (2010-02-01), "Biggest Haul at Grammys Goes to Beyonce", The New York Times, p. C.1, ISSN0362-4331
^"It is three years since she dissolved Destiny's Child after three albums and a run of award-winning hymns to womanly empowerment such as Survivor and Independent Woman; six since her duet with the Brooklyn rap demigod Jay-Z served notice to the world that America's foremost hip-hop star and its emerging queen of R&B were an item." in Paphides, Pete (2008-11-14), "Shy big sister by day ... wild girl by night", The Times, p. 2, ISSN0140-0460
^With four Mobo nominations, Beyonce is the undisputed queen of R&B. Simpson, Eva; Hedley, Caroline (2006-08-16), "3AM: Mo contest for Beyonce", The Daily Mirror, p. 16
^The nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter - who has earned such sobriquets along the way as "the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "the Empress of Soul" - returns Dec. 21 with her ninth studio album, "Stronger" Gail Mitchell (2009-12-12), "Strength of Character", Billboard, vol. 121, p. 17, ISSN0006-2510{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |Issue= ignored (|issue= suggested) (help)
^When it comes to the empresses of soul, Mary J. Blige is the strongest. So Mary, who can blow away just about anyone, titled her new album Stronger; it includes the song of the same name from the LeBron James documentary (More than a Game), as well as a duet with hip-hop phenomenon Drake. Lisa Robinson, "Hot Tracks", Vanity Fair, vol. 51, no. 12, p. 128, ISSN0733-8899
^ abReeves, Marcus (2009), Somebody Scream!: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power, Macmillan, pp. 143, 185, ISBN978-0-86547-997-5
^"Universally known as the 'Queen of Hip Hop Soul' because of her frequent collaborations with rap artists and Hip Hop producers..." in" Bynoe, Yvonne (2006), Encyclopedia of rap and hip-hop culture, Greenwood Press, p. 32, ISBN978-0-313-33058-2
^"Once again The Candy Store and Fresh City Promotions have pulled a major rabbit out of the hat with the launch party for the new album by Mary J Blige, the undisputed Queen of R&B, Growing Pains." in "Fresh party for Mary j's new album", The Plymouth Evening Herald, p. 2, 2008-02-15
^In the wake of her 'Breakthrough' success, the reigning queen of R&B tries to please her many followers—but, most of all, herself. Vozick-Levinson, Simon (2007-12-21), "Mary J. Blige", Entertainment Weekly, p. 22, ISSN1049-0434
^"Considered by some the 'King of Rap,' Kurtis Blow is at the very least one of the genre's leading pioneers." in Henderson, Ashyia N. (2002), Contemporary Black Biography: Profiles from the International Black Community, Gale Research International, p. 7, ISBN978-0-7876-5282-1
^"The queen of K-Pop made her highly, highly anticipated comeback to Korea for the first time in five years with her 9th studio album, Hurricane Venus." BoA - "Game", MTV, 2010-09-03, retrieved 2011-04-18
^"With his debut single "Run It," 16-year-old Chris Brown back-flipped his way into becoming the first male solo artist to release a song that went straight to No. 1. He was later crowned the Prince of R&B." in Celebrity Central: Chris Brown, People{{citation}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^"His noncommittal response was perhaps not the teary confessional that was expected after the Grammy-night altercation which changed everything for the then crown prince of R&B." in Elan, Priya (7 November 2009), Will Chris Brown's assault on Rihanna harm his record sales?, London: The Guardian, retrieved 2009-11-22
^...the Godfather of Go-Go has done it again...Kip Lornell (2009), The Beat: Go-Go Music from Washington, DC, Univ. Press of Mississippi, p. 45, ISBN978-1-60473-241-2{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthor= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^"Others will point to the likes of the 'crown prince of reggae' Dennis Brown, for his contribution to roots reggae and his influence on a generation of reggae artistes." in The reggae debate: still unresolved, 17 October 2008, retrieved 2008-10-25
^"And today, James Brown's status as "The Godfather of Soul" remains undiminished." in David Pullman to Securitize "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, Business Wire, 1999-05-03, p. 1
^"To Mark the ten years, officials at the Apollo crowned Brown 'King of Soul'." in "James Brown Crowned 'King Of Soul' At The Apollo Theater", Jet, vol. 43, no. 3, p. 59, 1972-10-12, ISSN0021-5996
^"Years before Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Etta James, Ruth reigned as the original queen of r&b. She achieved a distinctive sassy and streetwise style, which made her one of the most popular singers of her era. Her career has been so influential that Atlantic Records is sometimes referred too as 'the house that Ruth built' and for good reason." at Cotton, Nzgina (2008-04-07), "Ruth Brown: The Original Queen of r&b", New Nation, p. 22, ISSN1365-7496
^Years before Aretha Franklin was crowned Queen of Soul, Ruth Brown reigned as the original Queen of R&B. Jones, Steve (2006-11-20), "R&B diva for the ages", USA TODAY, p. D.1, ISSN0734-7456
^"Burke, long ago dubbed the King of Rock 'n' Soul, was worth the wait." in M. Newman, "Soul man Solomon Burke: Live on Film; Capricorn's Smoking New Companion" in Billboard Jul 8, 1995, Vol. 107 (27), p. 10.
^"Born August 19, 1954, in Kingsville, Texas, she is recognized as 'la reina de la onda Tejana' (the queen of Tejano music)." in Candelaria, Cordelia (2004), Encyclopedia of Latino Popular Culture, Greenwood Publishing Group, p. 822, ISBN978-0-313-33211-1{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^ abc"If Ella Fitzgerald is the queen of jazz, Billie Holiday first lady of the blues, and Aretha Franklin the queen of soul, then who is the queen of pop? In the 1990s, it would seem to be a three-way tie between Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. Certainly all three have their devotees and detractors, but their presence has been inescapable." in Lister, Linda (2001), "Divafication: The Deification of Modern Female Pop Stars", Popular Music and Society, vol. 25, no. 3/4, p. 1, ISSN0300-7766
^"Mariah Carey is unstoppable. With 17 No. 1 singles since her career began in 1990, Mariah is the reigning queen of pop." "The new Mariah Carey", Scholastic Scope, vol. 50, no. 1, p. 16, ISSN0036-6412
^Rohter, Larry (April 15, 2010). "Tour-Worthy Milestone for Brazil's Pop King". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-07-11. ROBERTO CARLOS has been so large a pop music presence for so long that when he first emerged he was nicknamed 'the Elvis Presley of Brazil' (...). But 50 years, 120 million records and various stylistic shifts later, he is more often described as 'the Frank Sinatra of Latin America.'
^"Profile: Roberto Carlos". allmusic. Retrieved 2011-07-11. (...) the mid-'90s witnessed a resurgence of Jovem Guarda talents through tributes of new rockers and Carlos reached the 21st century uncontestedly enjoying his absolute title: the King.
^"Roberto Carlos: King Of Music In Brazil". Latin Music About.com. Retrieved 2011-07-11. "1965 was Carlos' year. In a popular vote promoted by the TV show Reino de Jeventude, Carlos was elected "O Rei" – the King of Brazilian music and has retained the title ever since.
^She doesn't need to turn back time: After a successful 45-year career, the Goddess of Pop is still going strong. She plays a veteran performer alongside Christina Aguilera in her new flick, "Burlesque," hitting theaters on Wednesday. And she continues to sing in Las Vegas. Amanda Sidman (2010-11-21), "Cher", New York Daily News, p. 5
^"Cher - singer, Oscar-winning actress and campaigner -is the original queen of reinvention, an expert at re-creating herself." in Lee, Vinny (2006-09-02), "Turning back time", The Times, p. 73, ISSN0140-0460
^Bowing out, if not exactly gracefully, Cher, that surgically enhanced queen of reinvention, last week brought her farewell tour to Glasgow. Sweet, Lucy (2004-05-16), "Cher's so long farewell", Sunday Times, p. 11
^ ab"What happens when the 'God of Song' descends on Genting Highlands during a cold and wet weekend? He warms and melts the hearts of both young and old with his charm and huge repertoire of hits, that's what! And that was precisely what Hong Kong superstar Jacky Cheung - arguably the most popular and enduring of the four Heavenly Kings - did at his two sold-out concerts last Friday and Saturday at the Arena of Stars. (For the uninitiated, Cheung, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok and Leon Lai are the four "Heavenly Kings" of Chinese pop, the over-the-top title probably bestowed by the imaginative Hong Kong media because of the singers' immense popularity. Cheung, of course, has been elevated even higher on the celestial plane!)" Ming, Fong (2002-11-09), "Jacky, oh!", New Straits Times, p. 3
^"Dubbed the 'king of Chinese pop' by local media, Jay Chou has released eight studio albums, spawning several hits." in Song, Berwin (2008-08-09), "5 Chinese Acts Using The Games To Boost Their Profile", Billboard, vol. 120, no. 32, p. 28, ISSN0006-2510
^導語：許鞍華拍攝的電影《得閑炒飯》裡，“玉女掌門人”周慧敏將會與吳君如飾演一對同性戀人，片中還有激吻親熱場面。為揣摩角色，周慧敏早前還跟許鞍華到蘭桂坊女同志派對見識，更與場內同志傾心事 (Ubiquity translation: Guide language: Ann Hui shot the film "leisurely fried rice", the "beautiful woman Master" Vivian Chow will work with Sandra Ng plays a pair of gay people, intimate scenes of the film there is Ji Wen. To try to figure out the role of Vivian Chow was kind enough earlier to the Lan Kwai Fong Ann Hui lesbian party insight and more attracted to things with comrades inside。)"玉女掌門人周慧敏再登嘉兒演繹知性風尚(組圖) - 時尚 - 全球新聞 - 北美新浪:". Sina.com. pp. Splash. Retrieved 2009 11 22. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^"A common sight towards the end of the sixties in New York and London announced 'Clapton is God'." in Vinita, Profiles in Popular Music (Sura Books, 2005), p. 71.
^Appiah, Kwame Anthony (2004). Africana: An A-to-Z Reference of Writers, Musicians, and Artists of the African American Experience. Running Press. p. 146. ISBN0-7624-2042-1. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^DeCurtis, Anthony (1992). The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and their Music. George-Warren, Holly. Random House. p. 135. ISBN0-679-73728-6. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^"Not only has he sold more albums than anyone in the Middle East, but over the past two decades Diab has forged a unique and exciting dance style of music that has lent him an honorary title as 'Father of Mediterranean Music.'" in Sounds of the Middle East, Minnesota provide options for listeners, The DePauw, 2009-10-06, retrieved 2009-12-20
^"With the success of "Let's Go Trippin', Dale was immediately billed as the 'King of the Surf Guitar', in M. Warshaw, The Encyclopedia of Surfing (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005), p. 585.
^Celine alert! Celine alert! Quebec's favourite daughter, Celine Dion, will be fited in a special show on July 10. After the phenomenal success of last year's tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, a special show combining the talents of two of the superstars in the fireworks business will showcase the music of our Queen of Pop. Anne Sutherland (2010-05-28), "Fireworks; Celine Dion Joins Countries Lighting Up the Sky", The Gazette, p. 14, ISSN0384-1294
^"Ebony hailed Domino as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" in Altschuler, Glenn C. (2003), All shook up: how rock 'n' roll changed America, Oxford University Press, p. 43, ISBN978-0-19-513943-3
^"Known as England's 'King of Skiffle.' Member of Chris Barber's Jazz Band in 1954" in J. Whitburn,, The Billboard book of top 40 hits (Billboard Books, 8th edn., 2004), p. 188,
^"Just as millions of fans considered Selena the 'queen' of Tejano music, her closest male counterpart, Emilio Navaira, has often been called the "king" of Tejano music." in Hartman, Gary (2008), The history of Texas music, Texas A&M University Press, p. 52, ISBN978-1-60344-002-8
^"Known far and wide as the 'Queen of Latin Pop,' Gloria Estefan is one of the most recognized artists in the world." in "Gloria Estefan to Write Her First Book, a Children's Story Starring Her Bulldog Noelle; Published in English and Spanish Editions by Rayo, an Imprint of HarperCollins, in November 2005", Business Wire, p. 1, 2004-12-06
^"Dubbed 'The First Lady of Song,' Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums.""The Official Web Site of Ella Fitzgerald - Biography". www.ellafitzgerald.com. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
^"The singer who was affectionately known as 'The First Lady of Song' died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, said spokeswoman Andrea Hecht" at "Ella Fitzgerald, first lady of song, dies at 78". findarticles.com. July 1, 1996. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
^"She is also known as 'Sister Ree,' 'Lady Soul' 'La Diva Franklin,' and 'The Queen of Soul.'" in Bego, Mark (2001), Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul, Da Capo Press, p. 6, ISBN978-0-306-80935-4
^ ab"Just as journalists had crowned white bandleaders Paul Whiteman and Benny Goodman as the kings of jazz and swing, in the 1950s they enthroned Presley, Haley, and Freed as the kings of rock 'n' roll" in Coleman, Rick (2007), Blue Monday: Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll, Da Capo Press, p. xvii, ISBN978-0-306-81531-7
^"But it also reminds us that Brown, despite his lack of a good singing voice, could still provide tough competition to Noel Gallagher in the fight for the title "King of Britpop" in Ian Brown - Golden Greats Reviews, vol. 110, MTV Asia, 2006-07-10, p. 59, ISSN0021-5996
^"He was the 'Prince of Motown,' strong, silent and majestic" in R. Gulla, Icons of R&B and soul: an encyclopedia of the artists who revolutionized rhythm vol. 2 (Greenwood, 2008), p. 338.
^"Dubbed "the Prince of Soul," Marvin Gaye endured lifelong turmoil, never
grasping the genius of his own talent..." in N. Talevski, The unofficial encyclopedia of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Edition illustrated (Greenwood Press, 1998), p. 402.
^"Although Gaynor was crowned the 'Queen of Disco' after dance floor favourites like "Honey Bee," "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Casanova Brown" ..." in P. Shapiro, Turn the Beat Around: The Secret History of Disco (Basingstoke: Macmillan, 2006), p. 213.
^"For many people the name Benny Goodman is synonymous with swing. His record sales and performances helped usher in the swing craze of the 1930s; for more than a decade, the 'king of swing' enjoyed incredible heights of popularity." Martin, Henry (2006), Jazz: The First 100 Years, Thomson Wadsworth, p. 138, ISBN978-0-534-62804-8{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^"When Amy Grant and Vince Gill sang a duet for her 1994 album House of Love, he was the king of country and she was the queen of Christian pop." in Interview With Amy Grant and Vince Gill, ABC News, retrieved 2008-03-07
^Takeuchi Cullen, Lisa (2002-03-25). "Empress of Pop". Time. pp. Splash. Retrieved January 24, 2008. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^"One other artist, John Lee Hooker is by most standards the undisputed 'king of the blues'." in Wald, Elijah (2004), Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues, HarperCollins, p. 208, ISBN978-0-06-052423-4
^"In what was called 'the biggest media event since the inauguration of Nelson Mandela,' the singer performed for more than 70,000 South Africans at her concert for Johannesburg's Ellis Park Stadium, "billed as "Whitney—The Concert for a New South Africa.... There was also a private visit to Swaziland, where the 'Queen of Pop Music' visited King Mswati III." in "Whitney in South Africa", Ebony, vol. 50, no. 4, p. 116, February 1995, ISSN0012-9011
^Lambert, Pam (1995-12-18). "Not Who You Think She Is". People. Retrieved 2011-10-16. ...her once-perfect Prom Queen of Soul facade has begun to crack as her marriage has become increasingly strained
^"Recently, the girls proved their credibility as live performers, appearing as guests to Hong Kong's legendary "God of Songs" Sam Hui during his two live dates in Malaysia for the 50,000-strong crowds at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur." in "Sounds of the East", The Bangkok Post, p. 1, 2005-03-15
^"But somewhere between his last album, "Naughty Little Doggie," and his latest one, "Avenue B," the godfather of punk turned 50, a change that apparently has provided him with plenty of food for thought, judging by the song subjects on the record, scheduled for release September 14 on Virgin." in Christman, Ed (1999-08-07), "Iggy Pop opens a 'window into the soul' on Virgin's contemplative 'Avenue B'", Billboard, vol. 111, p. 14, ISSN0006-2510
^"Looking remarkably healthy for a man who nurtured a world-class drug habit for many years, the "Godfather of Punk" Iggy Pop is set to close the Other Stage on Saturday night." in "Godfather of punk still has lust for life", Western Daily Press, p. 30, 2007-06-05
^Janet Jackson, music's princess of pop, is at a crossroads of her life and career: She is pursuing acting roles and she has parted ways with her longtime partner, Rene Elizondo...Having established herself as the world-renowned princess of pop music, in addition to making strides as an actress, one would think there is not much left on her to-do list. But the possibilities are endless. Norment, Lynn (November 2000), "Janet: At the crossroads", Ebony, vol. 56, no. 1, p. 180, ISSN0012-9011
^Janet Jackson is a big deal these days, the Queen of Pop, though we can still call her by her first name. So little is she trading off the fame of her brother, so completely has she become her own thing, she has all but abandoned the family name. Tour posters, tickets and recent album - all say, quite simply "Janet", and leave it at that. Smith, Giles (1996-04-21), "Slow riffs, fast riffs, midriffs", The Independent, p. 26, ISSN0951-9467
^"Janet Jackson hasn't skipped a beat. She is still the Queen of Pop." in Esparza, Rafael; Massey, David; Scalese, Rudy (2001-10-06), "Let Jackson's Energetic Beat Go On", Los Angeles Times, p. F-4
^There are several reasons why Janet Jackson's Cape Town performance on her Velvet Rope Tour was the massive success it was. It's been close on a decade since she emerged from brother Michael's shadow and the Nineties has seen her constantly re(de)fining her musical and stage personae. In its staggering professionalism, the Velvet Rope tour bears witness to the success of such artistic endeavour as well as her status as the undoubted queen of R&B. Miles Keylock (1998-11-20), "Dammit Janet!", Mail & Guardian, retrieved 2011-04-19
^Browne, David (November 29, 1991). "Michael Jackson's Black or White Blues". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2009-07-03. [A] highly placed source at MTV says the network was obligated to refer to Jackson on air as the King of Pop in order to be allowed to show "Black or White." An MTV spokeswoman denies that, but the phrase was part of MTV's ads for the video and was repeatedly used by its VJs. A source at Fox confirms that Jackson's people did request that Bart use the phrase "King of Pop" in the video and that the phrase also be used in the network's press releases; "King of Pop" also crops up in Fox's print ads for the video and in press releases by Jackson's publicists, Solters/Roskin/Friedman.
^He wears the crown as the King Of Pop because no artist has broken his record of selling nearly 60 million copies of a single Album (Thriller). Lewis Jones, Jel D. (2005). Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: The Big Picture: the Music! the Man! the Legend! the Interviews: an Anthology. Amber Books Publishing. p. 3. ISBN978-0-9749779-0-4.
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^"Janis Joplin found hers in Texas and left for the West Coast, there to become queen of rock and roll." in McNally, Dennis (2003), Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac, the Beat Generation, and America, Da Capo Press, p. 316, ISBN978-0-306-81222-4
^...Janis Joplin, the nation's reigning queen of rock 'n' roll. Jackson, Buzzy (2005), A bad woman feeling good, W. W. Norton & Company, p. 81, ISBN978-0-393-05936-6
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^"He was known as 'King of the Jukebox' and was one of the first black artists to have both white and black supporters following his jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie tunes." in Brewer Jr., John M. (2007), Pittsburgh Jazz, Arcadia Publishing, p. 95, ISBN978-0-7385-4980-4
^"Known as the king of Latin pop, Gabriel also has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide." in Ryon, Ruth (2000-03-26), Latin Pop King Quitting Castle, Los Angeles Times, p. 1, ISSN0458-3035
^"Jully Black has been called a lot of things. But she gets a good laugh at those who have called her the 'new queen of Canadian R&B'." in O'Brian, Amy (2007-11-22), "Black paves a new path for women in rhythm & blues; Canada's new queen of R&B? Who's the old one, asks trendsetter Jully Black", The Vancouver Sun, p. D.11
^"In the past five years, Western music critics have reached into their grab bag to label him the 'Algerian Elvis' and the 'poster boy for the modern form of Algerian desert blues.' In the decade before that, he was known as Cheb Khaled (cheb means "young man" in Algeria's Arabic dialect) or, more simply, the 'King of Rai.'" in Curiel, Jonathan (2005-07-10), The 'King of Rai' Seeks a New Name, San Francisco Chronicle
^"In 1952, Kitty Wells was named the Queen Of Country Music by Fred Rose..." in Larkin, Colin (1992), The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music, p. 2662, ISBN1-882267-00-1, 9781882267002{{citation}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help)
^"A crown, presented to the singer in 1973, is among the costumes, awards, mementos and other artefacts now on display in 'Kitty Wells, Queen of Country Music', a career-spanning biographical exhibit at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum running through next June." in Mazor, Barry (2008-10-01), "Music: The Queen of Country Music Holds Court", Wall Street Journal, p. D.9, ISSN0099-9660
^Her string of hits since the early '60s as the Empress of Soul are known in the streets of Johannesburg and around the world. They include those she recorded with and without the Pips - such as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Neither One of Us." Phil Roura (2010-09-26), "Knight on a Mission: Georgia's Soul Superstar Has New Orleans on Her Mind", New York Daily News, p. 20
^"Gladys Knight technically supersedes them with her title 'Empress of Soul'. And rightly so: with her Pips she created solid Motown hits, followed by Seventies soul gems such as Midnight Train to Georgia and Help Me Make It Through the Night - sure to raise a tear on this farewell tour." in McNulty, Bernadette (2009-10-10), "Pop", The Daily Telegraph, p. 16
^At 65, the Empress of Soul is leaving on the Midnight Train to Georgia for the last time. Gladys Knight's "farewell tour" winds down a six-decade-long career that began with a talent contest at the age of seven. You can't blame her for wanting a rest, although, as one of the greats, she isn't bowing out quietly. For almost two hours, she conducts a "musical journey" that is both an emotional rollercoaster and a social history lesson.Dave Simpson (2009-10-09), "Review: Pop: Gladys Knight Manchester Arena 4/5", The Guardian, p. 44, ISSN0261-3077
^"For Koo, who credits his music studies at Berklee with having an influence “mainly on the theory and inspiration” of his musical arrangements, went on to make such a major impact on the local popular music scene that he was bestowed the title ‘The Godfather of Cantopop’." Yvonne Teh. "the godfather of cantopop". bc magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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^Lady Gaga -- real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta -- has, over the course of a few scant years, scaled to pop heights not witnessed since the glory days of Madonna (and we're not just talking about those 10-inch Alexander McQueen heels). Not a week goes by that she's not in the news for something or other. Her Lollapalooza turn this past weekend confirmed her stature, as if there were any doubt, as America's new Queen of Pop. Randall Roberts (2010-08-11), "Lady Gaga at Staples Center: The numbers behind the music", Los Angeles Times, retrieved 2010-08-18
^"Known as "the Godfather of Ska," Laurel Aitken was Jamaica's first real recording star." Laurel Aitken Biography on Allmusic, retrieved 23 November 2009.
^Susman, Gary (May 21, 2003). "Try to Shut Her Up". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 27, 2010. ...the Canadian pop-punk princess, who has just one studio album under her belt....
^The most notorious kinky queen of Disco was Amanda Lear, who for years perpetuated the myth that she was actually a man until she put out an alhum in 1978 called Sweet Revenge, featuring a nude picture of her. Joe S. Harrington (2002), Sonic Cool: The Life & Death of Rock 'n' Roll, Hal Leonard Corporation, p. 313, ISBN978-0-634-02861-8
^"Recall that throughout most of the eighties and even into the nineties, Aaron was known as the queen of heavy-metal rock, the loudest, brashest and sexiest female rock belter this side of Janis Joplin." in Niester, Alan (2000-09-22), "Metal queen slips into something jazzy", The Globe and Mail, p. R.6, ISSN0319-0714
^'발라드 여왕' 이수영 잠행…소속사 문제? ('Ballad Queen' Lee Soo Young ... agency problems Subtlety?)"Sportsseoul.com - '발라드 여왕' 이수영 잠행…소속사 문제?". Sports Seoul. 2008-09-18. pp. Splash. Retrieved 2010-05-02. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^"21 Rock Icons of the 21st Century". Kerrang!. Bauer Media Group: 42. March 24, 2010. He is a man of many talents. Not only does he have an impressive CV that lists actor, director, song-writer and singer/guitarist for 30 Seconds to Mars – not to mention heartthrob – among his specialist skills but, three albums into the band's career, he's now a bona fide rock god. And, perhaps more significantly, being accepted as one.
^"Called the 'Architect of Rock and Roll,' the flamboyant piano virtuoso is known for the classic hits Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Good Golly Miss Molly and Lucille." in "Little Richard, Gladys Knight & The Pips Inducted Into Apollo Theater Legends Hall Of Fame; Ella Fitzgerald...", Jet, vol. 110, p. 59, 2006-07-10, ISSN0021-5996
^Carpenter, Bil (2005), Uncloudy days: the gospel music encyclopedia, Hal Leonard, p. 253, ISBN978-0-87930-841-4
^"My dedication right now is to bring back the queen of rock and roll, and that's Courtney Love," Perry said at Thursday's "I Create Music" Expo for songwriters, put on by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers." Linda Perry wants to save "Queen of Rock and Roll" Courtney Love
^ abc"Queen of Country. The title has been bestowed on Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn and a few other female country stars." in Proskocil, Niz (2008-08-07), "Who is the queen of country?", Omaha World - Herald, p. 11
^If any long-running singer deserves to wear the crown, or at least the tiara, of Queen of Country, then surely it's the Coal Miner's Daughter herself, Loretta Lynn, right? Right. (Sorry, Dolly). "Queen for a day", Pantagraph, p. D.5, 2008-03-13
^"Madonna's love history". The Daily Telegraph. London. 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2011-10-10. During her reign the first lady of pop Madonna has changed her men almost as often as she has changed her image.
^Savage, Mark (2008-08-15). "Pop superstars turn 50". BBC. Retrieved 2009-04-07. The album True Blue, with its iconic Herb Ritts cover, cements Madonna's reputation as the first lady of pop
^"Madonna, called the Princess of Pop" in "Celebrity Beat", Jet, vol. 69, no. 6, p. 53, 1985-10-21, ISSN0021-5996
^"...the so-called Queen of Pop eludes both followers and critics by shifting her image..." in R. Gairola, "Re-worldling the Oriental: Critical Perspectives on Madonna as Geisha" in S. Fouz-Hernández and F. Jarman-Ivens, eds, Madonna's drowned worlds: new approaches to her cultural transformations, 1983-2003(Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2004), p. 104.
^"The queen of reinvention, Madonna, even named her 2004 world tour Reinvention." in Gallo, Carmine (2006), 10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators, Sourcebooks, p. 204, ISBN978-1-4022-0696-2
^The queen of reinvention has achieved the seemingly impossible yet again. "Spotlights: Singles", Billboard, vol. 117, no. 44, p. 69, 2005-10-29, ISSN0006-2510
^"Through massive record sales and live shows that take on a Bruce Springsteen-like endurance, McEntire has earned her unofficial moniker as 'The Queen of Country'." in Schaults, Janine (2009-05-20), "It's Reba, for a good cause", Chicago Tribune, p. 4, ISSN1085-6706
^"In a music heavily dominated by men, Lydia Mendoza, the First Queen of Tejano Music, stands out." in Dorian, Frederick (2000), World Music: The Rough Guide, Rough Guides, p. 606, ISBN978-1-85828-636-5{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^"Once upon a time, long before anybody had even heard of Britney, Christina, Jessica or Mandy, Australian singer Kylie Minogue ruled the charts as princess of pop. Back in 1988 her first single, I Should Be So Lucky, spent five weeks at number one, making her the most successful female artist in the UK charts with 13 successive Top 10 entries. To date, Kylie has spent 217 weeks on the singles charts, notching up 25 Top 20 hits including four number ones. No mean feat in the fickle world of pop where you can be yesterday's news in a matter of months." in "Kylie's back on royal form", Birmingham Post, p. 5, 2000-07-08
^Britain's tradition of music hall might have gone out with Maypole dancing and unicycle racing, but the variety bill still gets the royal seal of approval, in the form of this annual celebration of entertainment, now in its 82nd year... The queen of pop, Kylie Minogue, lines up alongside the Chelsea Pensioners and note-smashing Russell Watson to press the royal flesh, while others singing for their supper include a completed Take That and the cast of Les Miserables. And after taking in 'The Glums', comedians John Bishop and Micky Flanagan do their best to tickle the royal funny bone."Pick of the Day", The Mail on Sunday, London, p. 55, 2010-12-12
^バラードの女王、MISIAの歌声をいち早くフルで楽しみたい人は、さっそくダウンロードしておこう。 (Ubiquity translation: Those who want to quickly listen to the Queen of Ballads Misia's singing voice can immediately download the song.)"MISIA、ドラマ「JIN-仁-」で話題の新曲着うたフル配信 - livedoor ニュース". Livedoor. 2009-11-09. pp. Splash. Retrieved 2010-05-02. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^"Since her debut at age nine, she was the queen of Japanese pop music." at "The East", East Publications, vol. 25–25, University of Virginia, p. 57, 1989
^Known as the queen of
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^"Beyond being the best-selling female hip hop artist to date, and often referred to as the queen of hip hop, what separates Missy Elliott is her ability to allow her aesthetic to speak for itself. She uses her artistry to transcend cultural norms in hip hop and in the music industry." in Hess, Mikey (2007), Icons of Hip Hop: An Encyclopedia of the Movement, Music, and Culture, Greenwood Publishing Group, p. 503, ISBN978-0-313-33904-2
^"Rising above it all was Monica, the headline female act, who's currently sharing the title of 'R&B Princess' with young singer Brandy" in Townsend, Audarshia (1998-10-31), "No Real Treat Monica Highlights Otherwise Dreary Halloween Bash", Chicago Tribune, p. 25, ISSN1085-6706
^ ab"Rudy Ray Moore has been called the Godfather of Rap (a title that has also been used to describe sociopolitical soulster Gil Scott-Heron)." in Bogdanov, Vladimir (2003), All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul, Backbeat Books, p. 482, ISBN978-0-87930-744-8{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^"This record was a collaboration between Philip Oakey, the big-voiced lead singer of the techno-pop band the Human League, and Giorgio Moroder, the Italian-born father of disco who spent the '80s writing synth-based pop and film music." Evan Cater. "Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder: Overview". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
^Magrini, Tullia (2003). "The Tearful Public Sphere: Turkey's "Sun of Art," Zeki Müren". Music and gender: perspectives from the Mediterranean. University of Chicago Press. ISBN978-0-226-50165-9.
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^"Nelson Brothers wow audience". The Eagle. 2011-09-21. Ricky Nelson, dubbed "the prince of rock 'n' roll" by VH1's Behind the Music...
^"Ricky Nelson". LIFE. Retrieved 2011-01-11. "He was the Prince of Rock & Roll
^"...with Rolling Stone magazine dubbing Nicks, 'The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll'." inBrackett, Donald (2007), Fleetwood Mac: 40 Years of Creative Chaos, Greenwood Publishing Group, p. 159, ISBN978-0-275-99338-2
^"Plucking the Same Old Strings". The Hindustan Times. 2009-02-06. Take Edge of Seventeen, the elegy for John Lennon which launched the solo career of Stevie Nicks, queen of rock and roll and former better half of Fleetwood Mac.
^"Odetta, who has died of kidney failure aged 77, received many honours during her life, most notably from Martin Luther King, who called her 'the queen of American folk music', and the then US president Bill Clinton, who in 1999 awarded her the National Medal of the Arts and Humanities. She had been due to sing at Barack Obama's inauguration in January." in "Queen of folk led way for female solo singers", Irish Times, p. 14, 2008-12-06
^"This lesson is well-taken in the face of Ozzy's revealed humanity; his label as Prince of Darkness seems untenable as anything more than a stage name" in Moreman, Christopher M. (Fall 2003). "Devil Music and the Great Beast: Ozzy Osbourne, Aleister Crowley, and the Christian Right". Journal of Religion and Popular Culture. V. Department of Religious Studies and Anthropology, The University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 9 June 2008.
^Kernodle, Tammy. [2010] Encyclopedia of African American Music. Greenwood. ISBN 978-0-313-34199-1, p. 126.
^"His North American breakthrough came in 1972, when he sang the role of Tonio in Donizetti's Daughter of the Regiment at New York's Metropolitan Opera. In his big number, "Pour mon ame", he had to sing nine high C's, a feat that virtually every tenor pulls off by singing falsetto. Not Pavarotti. ... He was from then on known as 'The King of the High C's'." Enman, Charles (September 7, 2007). "The King of the High C's". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
^Perkins, Carl (1996), Go, Cat, Go!: The Life and Times of Carl Perkins, the King of Rockabilly, Hyperion Press, pp. 11, 12, ISBN0-7868-6073-1{{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
^"His original status as the King of Rock and Roll has never been seriously challenged, and he's remained a bottomless source of inspiration for the generations of rock and rollers who've taken up the cause in the decades since that July night in Memphis". Schinder, Scott (2008), Icons of Rock: An Encyclopedia of the Legends who Changed Music Forever, Greenwood Publishing Group, p. 2, ISBN978-0-313-33846-5
^"It was only a matter of time before |the Princess of Rock 'n' Roll decided to rely on her royal bloodline and make a music career." in Gumbrecht, Jamie (2003-07-24), "5", The Atlanta Journal- Constitution, p. 35 {{citation}}: Text "Questions For... Lisa Marie Presley" ignored (help); Text "issn 15397459" ignored (help)
^"Three weeks after the press conference, with almost no advance notice, a new album by His Purple Majesty suddenly arrived in stores" in Carcieri, Matthew (2004), Prince: A Life in Music, iUniverse, p. 15, ISBN978-0-595-32012-7
^"The highlight of the evening was an impromptu performance by his 'Purple Majesty'." in "Prince Throws Lavish Bash to Mark His 27th Birthday", Jet, vol. 68, no. 15, p. 6, 1985-06-24, ISSN0021-5996
^"This is the year of His Royal Badness! Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he just dropped a new cd Musicology, and he is currently on a tour that is selling out multiple dates in major cities" in Prince: Royal Rocker Still Reigns After 25 Years Of Music, vol. 105, Jet, 2004-04-26, p. 58, ISSN0021-5996
^"Depending on whom you speak with, especially former employees who have dealt with Prince's madness on various levels, 'His Royal Badness' can either be especially charming or the most bugged bastard since batman took residence inside a cave." in McKeen, William (2000), Rock and Roll is Here to Stay: An Anthology, W. W. Norton & Company, p. 554, ISBN978-0-393-04700-4
^"She is after all, the Queen of Reinvention." in Hess, Mikey (2007), Icons of hip hop: an encyclopedia of the movement, music, and culture, Volume 1, Greenwood Publishing Group, p. 239, ISBN978-0-313-33903-5
^"Red Foley was then 'Mr. Country Music', the first country artist to sell a million records..." in J. C. Hefley, Country Music Comin' Home (Hannibal Books, 1992), p. 93.
^"Paying tribute to the King of Soul -- Twenty-seven years after his death, Otis Redding's influences is still strong." in Seidenberg, Robert (1994-12-09), "Death of the King of Soul", Entertainment Weekly, no. 252
^"Considered the Godfather of Italo Disco, Robotnick has also produced ambient, world music and even film soundtracks, first coming to prominence under his Robotnick alias with the track 'Problemes d'amour' in 1983." Dave Noonan (18 Feb 2006). "ES#2 with Ellen Allien & Alexander Robotnick, Dublin". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
^B. Mazor, Meeting Jimmie Rodgers: How America's Original Roots Music Hero Changed the Pop Sounds of a Century (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009), ISBN 0-19-532762-4, pp. 197-238.
^"Rave fave Rozalla has a Plymouth date. The Zambian-born singer, who has seven top 30 hits to her name, plays Zeros on Saturday, October 3. She enjoyed her biggest hits with Everybody's Free (number six) and Faith (11) in 1991. Her album, with the same title as the top 10 single, earned her the tag the Queen of Rave." in "'Queen of Rave' at Zeros", The Herald, September 22, 2009
^Peña, Manuel H. (1999), Música tejana: the cultural economy of artistic transformation, Texas A&M University Press, p. 107, ISBN978-0-89096-888-8
^"'He is the most imitated, most listened to, most recognized, voice of the second half of the twentieth century,' the New York disk jockey William B. Williams said in the fifties, tagging him forever with the epithet Chairman of the Board." in J. Lahr, Show and Tell: New Yorker Profiles (University of California Press, 2002), p. 52.
^ ab"Bessie Smith became the 'Empress of the Blues' based on her strong vocal abilities...When Nina Simone 'the High Priestess of Soul' performed at the Academy" in M. E. Bratcher, Words and songs of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone: sound motion, blues spirit, and African memory: Studies in African American history and culture (Routledge, 2007), p. 2.
^"Smith is often described as the godmother of punk." in J. Tarr, The words and music of Patti Smith (Praeger, 2008), p. 29.
^Often referred to in interviews, cover stories and promotional material as the new 'princess of pop' Susan Hopkins (2002), Girl Heroes: The New Force In Popular Culture, University of Michigan Press, p. 60
^the queen of pop, Britney Spears awarded the king of pop, Michael Jackson the "Artist of the Millennium" award. "Eminem wins best music video award". CBBC Newsround. BBC. 30 August 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2010.
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^"Initially a cult figure, by 1985, 'The Boss', as he became known to his fans, was the world's most successful white rock star since Elvis." in Shuker, Roy (2001), Understanding Popular Music, Routledge, p. 123, ISBN978-0-415-23509-9
^"For Koo, who credits his music studies at Berklee with having an influence “mainly on the theory and inspiration” of his musical arrangements, went on to make such a major impact on the local popular music scene that he was bestowed the title ‘The Godfather of Cantopop’. " "Riding a Melodic Tide – The Development of Cantopop in Hong Kong". Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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^The self-proclaimed "Ivory Queen of Soul," whose many classic hits included "Lovergirl," Square Biz" and the scorching duet "Fire and Desire" with mentor Rick James, was found dead in her Pasadena home on Sunday at the age of 54. "Teena Marie, known as 'Ivory Queen of Soul,' dies", Associated Press, Yahoo! Music, 2010-12-27, retrieved 2011-01-07
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^"Irma Thomas was then a young vocalist with a nice smile who would be known for the next thirty years as the Soul Queen of New Orleans" in Widmer, Mary Lou (2000), New Orleans in the Sixties, Pelican Publishing Company, p. 86, ISBN978-1-58980-620-7
^"Prince of Pop Justin Timberlake strolls into town this week for three incredible dates at the SECC as part of his 2007 FutureSex/ Love Show - and you can be there, courtesy of our friends at Sony Ericsson and Vodafone." in Goodwin, Clayton (2007-05-02), "Win The last tickets to see Justin", Daily Record, p. 15
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^John Farley, Christopher (September 15, 2001). "Diva on Campus". Time. pp. Splash. Retrieved July 11, 2011. She's virtually unknown in the U.S., but Hikaru, 18, is Japan's biggest pop star. The Japanese media sing her praises: (...) THE DIVA OF THE HEISEI PERIOD! The Japanese public devours her music: her debut CD, First Love (1999), sold more than 9.5 million copies, making it the best-selling album in Japanese history.{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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^"Dionne Warwick, sometimes called the Princess of Pop, routinely topped both the pop and R&B charts" in "50 years of Blacks in entertainment", Jet, vol. 100, no. 24, p. 46, 2001-11-26, ISSN0021-5996
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