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| accessdate=2008-07-29}}</ref> are often conferred upon [[popular music]] artists for their contributions to the field. Steve Holsey of the ''[[Michigan Chronicle]]'' observes "[b]ehind most nicknames there is a story. The reasons for them can be logical, based on a reality aspect of the person, or they can be whimsical. That is part of the beauty of nicknames - they can range from the silly to the sublime, and everything in between."<ref name="Holsey">{{Citation |last1=Holsey|first1=Steve |title=Celebrity nicknames and titles| newspaper= [[Michigan Chronicle]]|volume=72|issue=2| page=D.1 | year=2008 | date=Sept. 2008}}</ref> Holsey adds, "[t]here is certainly no shortage of nicknames in the world of entertainment. Titles either."<ref name="Holsey"/> These titles—such as [[King]]/[[Queen]], [[Prince]]/[[Princess]], or [[Godfather]]/[[Godmother]]—may be given to them by the media, marketing departments of the record companies, fans, or critics. In some cases, more than one artist may have been given the same title, while a single artist can be attributed multiple titles.
| accessdate=2008-07-29}}</ref> are often conferred upon [[popular music]] artists for their contributions to the field. Steve Holsey of the ''[[Michigan Chronicle]]'' observes "[b]ehind most nicknames there is a story. The reasons for them can be logical, based on a reality aspect of the person, or they can be whimsical. That is part of the beauty of nicknames - they can range from the silly to the sublime, and everything in between."<ref name="Holsey">{{Citation |last1=Holsey|first1=Steve |title=Celebrity nicknames and titles| newspaper= [[Michigan Chronicle]]|volume=72|issue=2| page=D.1 | year=2008 | date=Sept. 2008}}</ref> Holsey adds, "[t]here is certainly no shortage of nicknames in the world of entertainment. Titles either."<ref name="Holsey"/> These titles—such as [[King]]/[[Queen]], [[Prince]]/[[Princess]], or [[Godfather]]/[[Godmother]]—may be given to them by the media, marketing departments of the record companies, fans, or critics. In some cases, more than one artist may have been given the same title, while a single artist can be attributed multiple titles.

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Ashante Infantry of the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' wrote in 2004 that among the world's popular music artists, such as [[Elvis Presley]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[James Brown]], [[Bob Marley]] and [[Michael Jackson]], these honorific titles remained "undisputed in spite of death (Presley, Marley<!-- THIS IS A QUOTE FROM 2004; IT DID NOT MENTION JACKSON-->), diminishment (Presley, Franklin, Brown, Jackson) and general weirdness (Jackson)".<ref>{{Citation |last=Infantry |first=Ashante|title=Usher lifts 'em from their seats| newspaper= [[Toronto Star]]| page=F.07 | year=2004 | date=2004-08-11|issn=03190781}}</ref>
Ashante Infantry of the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' wrote in 2004 that among the world's popular music artists, such as [[Elvis Presley]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[James Brown]], [[Bob Marley]] and [[Michael Jackson]], these honorific titles remained "undisputed in spite of death (Presley, Marley<!-- THIS IS A QUOTE FROM 2004; IT DID NOT MENTION JACKSON-->), diminishment (Presley, Franklin, Brown, Jackson) and general weirdness (Jackson)".<ref>{{Citation |last=Infantry |first=Ashante|title=Usher lifts 'em from their seats| newspaper= [[Toronto Star]]| page=F.07 | year=2004 | date=2004-08-11|issn=03190781}}</ref>

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Aretha Franklin, "Queen of Soul", honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in November 2005

Honorific titles[1] are often conferred upon popular music artists for their contributions to the field. Steve Holsey of the Michigan Chronicle observes "[b]ehind most nicknames there is a story. The reasons for them can be logical, based on a reality aspect of the person, or they can be whimsical. That is part of the beauty of nicknames - they can range from the silly to the sublime, and everything in between."[2] Holsey adds, "[t]here is certainly no shortage of nicknames in the world of entertainment. Titles either."[2] These titles—such as King/Queen, Prince/Princess, or Godfather/Godmother—may be given to them by the media, marketing departments of the record companies, fans, or critics. In some cases, more than one artist may have been given the same title, while a single artist can be attributed multiple titles.

!!!!!!eat fish finger's there good!!!!!!

Ashante Infantry of the Toronto Star wrote in 2004 that among the world's popular music artists, such as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Bob Marley and Michael Jackson, these honorific titles remained "undisputed in spite of death (Presley, Marley), diminishment (Presley, Franklin, Brown, Jackson) and general weirdness (Jackson)".[3]

The title can be used as a promotional commercial tool by the artist or record company. For example, Buddah Records released The Five Stairsteps compilation album, The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps in 2001.[4] Similarly, in 2008, Michael Jackson and Sony BMG released a compilation album called King of Pop in various countries[5]. As a marketing tool, Japanese recording artist Namie Amuro titled her 2005 sixth studio album Queen of Hip-Pop, signifying her transition from Japanese pop music to Japanese hip hop.[6]

Male titles

Title Artist Country Source
Architect of Rock and Roll Little Richard U.S. [7][8]
Boss Bruce Springsteen U.S. [9]
Chairman of the Board Frank Sinatra U.S. [10]
Father of Death Metal Chuck Schuldiner U.S. [11][12][13]
Father of Rock and Roll Ike Turner U.S. [14]
God Eric Clapton U.K. [15][16]
God of Voices Vitas Russia [17]
God of Rock Freddie Mercury U.K. [18]
God of Songs Jacky Cheung Hong Kong [19]
Sam Hui Hong Kong [20]
Godfather of Britpop Ray Davies U.K. [21]
Godfather of Electronic Music Jean Michel Jarre France [22]
Godfather of Funk George Clinton U.S. [23]
Godfather of Gangster Rap Eazy-E U.S. [24][25]
Godfather of Goth Peter Murphy U.K. [26][27]
Godfather of Folk Narasimha Murthy, Manapragada India [28]
Godfather of Grunge Neil Young Canada [29]
Godfather of Heavy Metal Ozzy Osbourne U.K. [30]
Godfather of Noise Merzbow Japan [31]
Godfathers of Polka Luke Witkowski, Brian Kirchberg Poland [32]
Godfather of Punk Iggy Pop U.S. [33][34]
Pete Townshend U.K. [35][36]
Godfather of Punk Guitar Ron Asheton U.S. [37]
Godfather of Rap Rudy Ray Moore U.S. [38]
George Clinton U.S. [39]
Godfather of Rocksteady Alton Ellis Jamaica [40]
Godfather of Soul James Brown U.S. [41][42]
Grandfather of Rock and Roll Robert Johnson U.S. [43]
Greatest Artist of All Time Michael Jackson U.S. [44]
Godson of Soul Usher U.S. [45]
His Purple Majesty or His Royal Badness Prince U.S. [46][47][48][49]
King Elvis Presley U.S. [50]
Jimmy Zámbó Hungary [51][52]
King of Bhangra Malkit Singh U.K. [53][54]
King of Billboard's Pop Charts Michael Jackson U.S. [55]
King of the Blues John Lee Hooker U.S. [56]
B. B. King U.S. [57][58]
King of Country Roy Acuff U.S. [59]
Garth Brooks U.S. [60]
George Strait U.S. [61]
King of Folk Woody Guthrie U.S. [62]
Bob Dylan U.S. [63]
Narasimha Murthy, Manapragada India [28]
King of Folk-rock Bob Dylan U.S. [64]
King of Funk Rick James U.S. [65]
King of Heavy Metal Ozzy Osbourne U.K. [66]
King of the High C's Luciano Pavarotti Italy [67]
King of the Jukebox Louis Jordan U.S. [68]
Dick Todd U.S. [69]
King of the Pan Flute Gheorghe Zamfir Romania [70]
King of the Pop Charts Michael Jackson U.S. [71]
King of Pop Michael Jackson U.S. [72][73][74]
King of Canto Pop Jacky Cheung Hong Kong [75]
King of Chinese Pop Jay Chou Taiwan [76]
The Four Heavenly Kings of Chinese Pop Jacky Cheung Hong Kong [19]
Leon Lai Hong Kong [19]
Andy Lau Hong Kong [19]
Aaron Kwok Hong Kong [19]
King of Japanese Pop Tetsuya Komuro Japan [77]
King of Jazz Paul Whiteman U.S. [78]
King of Latin Pop Juan Gabriel Mexico [79]
Enrique Iglesias Spain [80]
Julio Iglesias Spain [81]
Ricky Martin Puerto Rico [82]
King of Punk Rock Joe Strummer U.K. [83]
King of Raï Khaled Algeria [84][85]
King of Rap Kurtis Blow U.S. [86]
DMX U.S. [87]
Snoop Dogg U.S. [88][89]
Eminem U.S. [90]
Jay-Z U.S. [91][92]
The Notorious B.I.G. U.S. [93]
50 Cent U.S. [94]
Rick Rubin U.S. [95]
Russell Simmons U.S. [95]
King of Record Sales Michael Jackson U.S. [96]
King of R&B R. Kelly U.S. [97][98]
Usher U.S. [99]
King of Reggae Bob Marley Jamaica [100][101]
King of Rockabilly Carl Perkins U.S. [102][103]
King of Rock and Roll Chuck Berry U.S. [104]
Fats Domino U.S. [105]
Alan Freed U.S. [106]
Bill Haley U.S. [106]
Michael Jackson U.S. [74]
B.B. King U.S. [105]
Elvis Presley U.S. [107]
Little Richard U.S. [108]
King of Shock Rock Alice Cooper U.S. [109][110]
King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan U.K. [111]
King of Soul James Brown U.S. [112]
Michael Jackson U.S. [74]
Otis Redding U.S. [113]
King of Swing Benny Goodman U.S. [114]
Gene Krupa U.S. [115]
King of Western Swing Bob Wills U.S. [116]
Spade Cooley U.S. [117]
King of the South Ludacris U.S. [118][119]
T.I. U.S. [120]
King of Tejano Emilio U.S. [121]
Metal God Rob Halford U.K. [122]
Mister Country Music Red Foley U.S. [123]
Modfather Paul Weller U.K. [124][125]
Pied Piper of R&B R. Kelly U.S. [126]
Pope of Mope Morrissey U.K. [127]
Prince Of Calabria Alex Gaudino U.S. [128]
Prince of Motown Marvin Gaye U.S. [129]
Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne U.K. [130]
Prince of Pop Justin Timberlake U.S. [131]
Michael Jackson U.S. [132]
Erik Santos Philippines [133]
Robbie Williams U.K. [134]
Prince of Latin Pop Enrique Iglesias Spain [135]
Ricardo Montaner Venezuela [136]
Prince of R&B Usher U.S. [137]
Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown U.S. [138][139]
Prince of Soul Marvin Gaye U.S. [140]
Momy Levy Israel [141]
Otis Redding U.S. [142]
Prince of Songs & The Diamond Voice Vitas Russia [143]
Prince of Wails Johnnie Ray U.S. [144][145]
Rajah of Rhythm Benny Goodman U.S. [115]
Prince of Urdu Ballad Maaz Moeed Pakistan [115]

Female titles

Title Artist Country Source
Crossover Queen Shania Twain Canada [146]
Empress of Pop Ayumi Hamasaki Japan [147]
Empress of Soul Gladys Knight U.S. [148]
First Lady of Hip Hop Soul Faith Evans U.S. [149]
First Lady of Country Tammy Wynette U.S. [150][151]
First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald U.S. [152][153]
Godmother of Punk Patti Smith U.S. [154][155]
High Priestess of Soul Nina Simone U.S. [156][157]
Queen Bee Lil' Kim U.S. [158]
Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor U.S. [159][160]
Dinah Washington U.S. [161][162]
Queen of Christmas Music Amy Grant U.S. [163][164]
Queen of Classical Crossover Sarah Brightman U.K. [165]
Queen of Clubs Dannii Minogue Australia [166]
Kylie Minogue Australia [167]
Queen of Country Kitty Wells U.S. [168][169]
Loretta Lynn U.S. [170][171]
Reba McEntire U.S. [170][172]
Dolly Parton U.S. [170][173]
Queen of Disco Donna Summer U.S. [174]
Gloria Gaynor U.S. [175]
Sylvester U.S. [176]
Queen of Folk Joan Baez U.S. [177]
Sandy Denny U.K. [178]
Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi India [179]
Odetta U.S. [180]
Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson U.S. [181][182]
Queen of Heavy Metal Lee Aaron Canada [183]
Kiloran Greenan U.S. [184]
Sharon Osbourne U.K. [66]
Queen of Hip Hop Missy Elliott U.S. [185]
Lauryn Hill U.S. [186]
Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige U.S. [187][188]
Queen of Hip-Pop Namie Amuro Japan [6]
Queen of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald U.S. [189][190]
Queen of Pop Christina Aguilera U.S. [191]
Beyoncé U.S. [192][193]
Mariah Carey U.S. [194][195]
Celine Dion Canada [196][197]
Whitney Houston U.S. [198][199]
Janet Jackson U.S. [200][201]
Madonna U.S. [202][203]
Shakira Colombia [204]
Gwen Stefani U.S. [205]
Britney Spears U.S. [206][207]
Rihanna Barbados [208][209]
Queen of Canto Pop Anita Mui Hong Kong [210][211]
Queen of Chinese Pop Teresa Teng Taiwan [212]
Queen of Christian Pop Amy Grant U.S. [213][214]
Queen of Japanese Pop Namie Amuro Japan [215][216]
Ayumi Hamasaki Japan [217]
Queen of Latin Pop Gloria Estefan U.S. [218]
Queen of Urban Pop Aaliyah U.S. [219]
Queen of the Power Ballad Celine Dion Canada [220]
Queen of Punk Rock Joan Jett U.S. [221]
Siouxsie Sioux U.K. [222]
Toyah Willcox U.K. [223]
Queen of R&B Beyoncé U.S. [224][225]
Mary J. Blige U.S. [226][227]
Brandy U.S. [228][229]
Ruth Brown U.S. [230][231]
Mariah Carey U.S. [232]
Double Japan [6]
Alicia Keys U.S. [233][234]
Janet Jackson U.S. [235][236]
Rihanna Barbados [237]
Queen of Canadian R&B Jully Black Canada [238]
Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson U.S. [239]
Queen of Rock and Roll Janis Joplin U.S. [240][241]
Courtney Love U.S. [242]
Stevie Nicks U.S. [243][244]
Pink U.S. [245]
Gwen Stefani U.S. [246]
Tina Turner U.S. [247][248]
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin U.S. [249]
Alicia Keys U.S. [250]
White Queen of Soul Dusty Springfield U.K. [251][252]
Queen of Tejano Laura Canales U.S. [253]
Lydia Mendoza U.S. [254]
Selena U.S. [255]
Princess of Crunk Ciara U.S. [256]
Princess of Hip Hop & R&B Ashanti U.S. [257]
Princess of Pop Paula Abdul U.S. [258]
Christina Aguilera U.S. [259]
Keshia Chante Canada [260]
Lady Gaga U.S. [261][262]
Sarah Geronimo Philippines [263]
Janet Jackson U.S. [258][264]
Madonna U.S. [265]
Kylie Minogue Australia [266]
Rihanna Barbados [267]
Gwen Stefani U.S. [268]
Britney Spears U.S. [269][270]
Dionne Warwick U.S. [271]
Katy Perry U.S. [272]
Princess of Japanese Pop Ayumi Hamasaki Japan [273]
Princess of Korean Pop BoA South Korea [274][275]
Princess of Punk Rock Deborah Harry U.S. [276]
Princess of R&B Aaliyah U.S. [277][278]
Brandy U.S. [279]
Celena Cherry U.K. [280]
Monica U.S. [281][282]
Rihanna Barbados [283]
Princess of Rock and Roll Janis Joplin U.S. [284]
Lisa Marie Presley U.S. [285][286]
Princess of Wails Charlotte Church Wales [287][288]
Cerys Matthews Wales [289][290]
Star of The East or Diva of Arabic Song Umm Kulthum Egypt [291]

Group titles

Title Artist Country Source
The Most Important Band in Rock History The Beatles U.K. [292]
First Family of Soul Five Stairsteps U.S. [293][294]
Isley Brothers U.S. [295]
Jackson family U.S. [296][297]
The Steeles U.S. [298]
The Metal Gods Judas Priest U.K. [299]
Kings of Heavy Metal Godsmack U.S. [300]
Metallica U.S. [301]
Black Sabbath U.K. [302][303]
Led Zeppelin U.K. [304]
Kings of Alternative Rock The Smashing Pumpkins U.S. [305]
R.E.M. U.S. [306]
The Replacements U.S. [307]
Kings of Punk Rock The Clash U.K. [308]
Green Day U.S. [309]
The Ramones U.S. [303][310]
Sex Pistols U.K. [311][312]
The Only Band That Matters The Clash U.K [313]
Princes of Motown Four Tops U.S. [314]
The Temptations U.S. [315]
Queens of British Pop Spice Girls U.K. [316]
Princes of Pop Jonas Brothers U.S. [317]
'N Sync U.S. [318]
Princesses of British Pop Girls Aloud U.K. [319]
Royal Family of Pop Jackson family U.S. [320]
The Big Four of Thrash Anthrax U.S. [321]
Megadeth U.S. [321]
Metallica U.S. [321]
Slayer U.S. [321]
America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band Aerosmith U.S. [322]
The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World The Rolling Stones U.K. [323]
The Best Band in the World Oasis U.K. [324]
The Most Rock 'n' Roll Rock 'n' Roll Band The Black Crowes U.S. .[325]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Belonging to or constituting a class of grammatical forms used in speaking to or about a social superior. Merriam Webster Definition: Honorific, Merriam Online Dictionary, retrieved 2008-07-29
  2. ^ a b Holsey, Steve (Sept. 2008), "Celebrity nicknames and titles", Michigan Chronicle, vol. 72, no. 2, p. D.1 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ Infantry, Ashante (2004-08-11), "Usher lifts 'em from their seats", Toronto Star, p. F.07, ISSN 0319-0781{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  4. ^ Bush, John (2001), The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps, Allmusic, retrieved 2009-03-14
  5. ^ Choose The Tracks On Michael Jackson's 50th Birthday Album!, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, 2008-06-20, retrieved 2008-06-20
  6. ^ a b c Poole, Michael (2008-05-16), "R&B queen Double adds jewel to crown", The Japan Times, retrieved 2009-03-14
  7. ^ "Little Richard is the architect of rock and roll." Petrosino, Frankie J (2002-05-01), "Star power radiates at the 33rd Image Awards", The Crisis, vol. 109, p. 58, ISSN 0011-1422{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  8. ^ 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. "Little Richard, Gladys Knight & The Pips Inducted Into Apollo Theater Legends Hall Of Fame; Ella Fitzgerald...", Jet, vol. 110, p. 59, 2006-07-10, ISSN 0021-5996{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. ^ 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. Shuker, Roy (2001), Understanding Popular Music, Routledge, p. 123, ISBN 9780415235099
  10. ^ The reason is simple: Sinatra is chairman of the board. From the Sunset Boulevard offices of Sinatra Enterprises, he rules a $25 million empire that reaches into real estate, banking and almost every corner of entertainment. McNally, Karen (2008), When Frankie Went to Hollywood: Frank Sinatra and American Male Identity, University of Illinois Press, p. 171, ISBN 9780252075421
  11. ^ Rivadavia, Ed. "Death biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-09. Now widely recognized as the father of death metal (if a single candidate must be chosen, his resumé is about as good as it gets), Schuldiner's… {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  12. ^ Renda, Patricia. "Chuck Schuldiner: The pain of a genius". Metal Rules!. Retrieved 2009-06-09. You're considered the father of death metal.
  13. ^ "The Best of NAMM 2008: Jimmy Page, Satriani Models Among the Highlights". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 2009-06-09. Long considered the father of death metal, Death frontman/founder Chuck Schuldiner…
  14. ^ http://new.music.yahoo.com/ike-turner/news/ike-turner-dead--53776966
  15. ^ At this point people began to talk about me as if I were some kind of genius, and I heard that someone had written the slogan "Clapton is God" on the wall of Islington underground station. Clapton, Eric (2007), Clapton: The Autobiography, Random House, p. 64, ISBN 9780385518512
  16. ^ Clapton began to inspire reverent acclaim as one of Britain's top virtuosos, as reflected in the famous "Clapton is God" graffiti that appeared in London in the mid-'60s. Bogdanov, Vladimir (2003), All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues, Backbeat Books, p. 376, ISBN 9780879307363 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ recognized world wide, with the most unique voices of all time; recognized in Asia and Europe. Vladasovich, Vitas (2008), The voice, Soviet Publisher, p. 123, ISBN 9780415235099
  18. ^ http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/01/08/freddie-mercury-tops-rock-god-poll-115875-21025016/
  19. ^ a b c d e 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
  20. ^ 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. "Sounds of the East", The Bangkok Post, p. 1, 2005-03-15
  21. ^ Ray Davies To Be Honored as BMI Icon at Annual London Awards Oct. 3, Broadcast Music Incorporated, 2006-08-08, retrieved 2009-01-22
  22. ^ "The Godfather speaks" Jarre, Jean Michel (16 August 2000). "The Godfather Speaks". Future Music. Retrieved 2009-06-29.
  23. ^ "Godfather of Funk" "BMI L.A. Gives It Up for The Godfather Of Funk". BMI. 7 April 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
  24. ^ "...godfather of gangster rap, Eazy-E, has been resident in Compton, Ca. Gill, Andy (16 August 2002). "Album: Peter Murphy - Reviews, Music - The Independent". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  25. ^ "It's no laughing matter to carry the mantle of the Godfather of Goth these days. Yet that's the situation in which the deep-voiced, high-cheekboned Peter Murphy finds himself" Theiner, Manny (June 19 2008). "Music Preview: Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy tours with solo retrospective". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2009-04-13. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  26. ^ "...godfather of Goth, Peter Murphy, has been resident in Turkey for the past decade.. Gill, Andy (16 August 2002). "Album: Peter Murphy - Reviews, Music - The Independent". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  27. ^ "It's no laughing matter to carry the mantle of the Godfather of Goth these days. Yet that's the situation in which the deep-voiced, high-cheekboned Peter Murphy finds himself" Theiner, Manny (June 19 2008). "Music Preview: Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy tours with solo retrospective". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2009-04-13. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  28. ^ a b "... Janapadabrahma (father/godfather) of Folk, Shri. Manapragada Narasimha Murthy Janapada Brahma Shri Manapragada Narasimha Murthy, a world renowned Folk Singer, has been instrumental in the proliferation of Indian Folk Arts all over the world. He is known for his Golden Tenor voice and a natural flair for folk arts. He has given numerous performances at regional, national and international level and gained international acclaim. He was awarded the title of JanapadaBrahma (which literally means the Father of Folk Music) by the Government." EncycloRecord (24 December 2008). "Album: Janapadabrahma Shri. Manapragada Narasimha Murthy - Folk Arts Music and Research Institute - FARMI". FARMI. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
  29. ^ It had already been noted that Neil Young was an important influence on grunge musicians, and in the mid- 1990s it became common to see Neil Young described as "the godfather of grunge." Echard, William (2005), Neil Young and the Poetics of Energy, Indiana University Press, p. 43, ISBN 9780253217684
  30. ^ More than 13 hours of music, all capped off by a rousing two- hour performance by the godfather of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne. That's Ozzfest, and that's what pummeled the Ford Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Tuesday. Stout, Alan K. (2003-08-06), "Ozzfest turns Montage into Metal Mountain", Knight Ridder, p. 1{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  31. ^ Renowned in his native Japan for his legendary productivity and godfather like status in the world of noise music, Merzbow has also made an impact with western rock musicians. , 2009-06-25 {{citation}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Text "http://www.nme.com/artists/merzbow#biography" ignored (help)
  32. ^ Lawrence Welk often referred to Witkowski and Kirchberg as his influences growing up and dubbed them the "Godfathers of Polka", Wunnerful, Wunnerful: The Autobiography of Lawrence Welk, 1971, ISBN 0-13-971515-0: 31
  33. ^ 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 Sept. 14 on Virgin. Christman, Ed (1999-08-07), "Iggy Pop opens a 'window into the soul' on Virgin's contemplative 'Avenue B'", Billboard, vol. 111, p. 14, ISSN 0006-2510{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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  41. ^ The Godfather of Soul James Brown and the late Curtis Mayfield were among some of music's biggest names who recently were honored by the Songwriters' Hall of Fame during its 31st annual induction and awards dinner at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. "James Brown among inductees to songwriters' Hall of Fame at New York ceremony; Curtis Mayfield posthumously inducted", Jet, vol. 98, no. 4, p. 34, 2000-07-03, ISSN 0021-5996{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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  60. ^ Ladies and gentlemen, the King is about to be overthrown. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, a singer is only 2.5 million copies shy of matching Elvis' record 118.5 million albums sold. A singer named...Garth Brooks. Endelman, Michael (2006-05-26), "Garth Versus Elvis Brace yourself: The king of country is set to unseat the king of rock & roll as the best-selling American solo act of all time.", Entertainment Weekly, p. 20{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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  264. ^ Singleton's new movie, "Poetic Justice," which opened Friday, is a black urban romance, for which he snagged the princess of pop, Janet Jackson. French, Mary Ann (1993-07-25), "GREAT EXPECTATIONS; John Singleton Returns with `Justice' - and Lots of Hype", The Washington Post, p. G.01
  265. ^ Madonna, called the Queen of Pop, told Cosmopolitan magazine: "I don't remember if there was music playing when I lost my virginity, but the best music to make love to nowadays is anything funky or soulful, like the Gab Band, Prince or the Isley Brothers." "Celebrity Beat", Jet, vol. 69, no. 6, p. 53, 1985-10-21, ISSN 0021-5996
  266. ^ The Enterprise Growth Team was set up to find new applications for 3M technologies and to accelerate the growth of new products in the UK and Ireland... The team set about finding uses for the film and found quick success in the decorative, point of purchase and point of sale markets. It can now be seen in the form of lampshades, greetings cards, CD covers. It has even adorned the cover of the brochure for the princess of pop, Kylie Minogue. Dally, Steve (Oct. 2002), "A century of innovation and creativity", The British Journal of Administrative Management, p. 30, ISSN 1353-5188 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  267. ^ New princess of pop Rihanna believes her hit debut single SOS is successful, because it features bits from the classic song 'Tainted Love'. "Rihanna credits S.O.S success to 60's hit 'Tainted Love'", The Hindustan Times, 2006-06-01
  268. ^ All hail the new princess of pop! The day after Gwen Stefani picked up five Grammy nominations, including album of the year for her multi-platinum solo debut, Love. Angel. Music.Baby., and record of the year for Hollaback Girl, the 36-year-old singer debuted her first ever solo tour at the Air Canada Centre last night in front of a sold-out crowd. Stevenson, Jane (2005-10-12), "Meet the New Princess of Pop - Gwen Stefani", Toronto Sun
  269. ^ For the past three years, Britney Spears has reigned as America's princess of pop culture, bringing in fans by the masses. Every pre-teen female wants to be her, and every male with the slightest ounce of testosterone in his veins want to get her. She has promoted Pepsi products, plagued MTV and her face has adorned the cover of every teen magazine. Montalvo, Erika; Sheppard, Jackie (2001-11-16), "CONCERT REVIEW: Pop's princess still reigns ... for now", UWIRE
  270. ^ Spears' manager, Larry Rudolph, told The Associated Press that the success of Circus really does signify Brit's triumphant return. "At the end of the day, I think she is America's pop princess, and the world's pop princess, and this just reconfirms it to everyone who doubted it," he said. Montgomery, James, Britney Spears' Circus Debuts At #1, MTV, retrieved 2009-01-06
  271. ^ Dionne Warwick, sometimes called the Princess of Pop, routinely topped both the pop and R&B charts. "50 years of Blacks in entertainment", Jet, vol. 100, no. 24, p. 46, 2001-11-26, ISSN 0021-5996
  272. ^ Katy Perry's debut album focuses on pop, and she has topped the chart with singles such as "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot N Cold". Pastors' Daughter Turns Pseudo-Lesban Pop Princess, 2008-6-27 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |pubisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
  273. ^ Japanese pop princess Ayumi Hamasaki has revealed she has gone deaf in her left ear, but has vowed to continue her career and go ahead with an upcoming tour of Asia. "Japan's pop princess 'Ayu' goes half deaf: blog", AFP date = 2008-01-06, retrieved 2009-03-10 {{citation}}: Missing pipe in: |work= (help)
  274. ^ Officially releasing her debut single online in the United States Tuesday, Korean pop princess BoA, 21, is slowly pushing her way to the top. Han, Sang-hee (2008-10-22), "BoA Slowly Climbs Up US Online Music Scene", The Korea Times, retrieved 2009-03-02
  275. ^ Korean pop princess BoA, who has conquered the Japanese pop world, is about to knock on the door of the music scene of no less than 30 countries with her song "Eat You Up." Aran, Han (2008-10-16), BoA sets her sights on 30 countries, Korea.net, retrieved 2009-03-14
  276. ^ The platinum princess of punk rock is back. And this time Deborah Harry and Blondie have added a Gold Coast gig to their Australian tour. Rogers, Jenny (2004-11-26), "Punk princess 'epitome of cool' Coasters set to go wild about Harry", The Gold Coast Bulletin, p. 13, ISSN 1321-3830
  277. ^ Aaliyah's I Care 4 U is a posthumous collection containing six new songs and several formerly released favorites. The rising princess of r&b died in a plane crash two years ago off the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas.Winston, Sherri (2003-02-23), "Musings on Tupac and Aaliyah", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, p. 40
  278. ^ "Aaliyah: An R&B Princess in Words and Pictures", Ebony, vol. 58, no. 2, p. 21, Dec 2002, ISSN 0012-9011
  279. ^ If anyone can make "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" hip, it's the princess of R&B and TV herself -- Brandy. "A Rainbow-colored Cinderella", Hartford Courant, p. G.10, 1997-11-02
  280. ^ Celena Cherry is the lead singer of British girl trio Honeyz, who have been called the crown princesses of R&B in the UK."Star challenge: Hanging on the telephone with ... Celena Cherry", The Mirror, p. 6, 2006-07-13{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  281. ^ Rising above it all was Monica, the headline female act, who's currently sharing the title of "R&B Princess" with young singer Brandy. Townsend, Audarshia (1998-10-31), "No Real Treat Monica Highlights Otherwise Dreary Halloween Bash", Chicago Tribune, p. 25, ISSN 1085-6706
  282. ^ The hits continued for Monica over the years, from her Grammy- winning duet with former teen idol Brandy, This Boy Is Mine, to The First Night. By the time she was 18, she was already an established R&B princess with millions of album sales to her credit. Moody, Nekesa (2003-07-29), "After Weathering Tragedies, Monica Comes Out Shining Singer's `After The Storm' Tops Charts", Boston Globe, p. N.6, ISSN 0743-1791
  283. ^ The award for Best International Video (Group) went to Linkin Park for Bleed It Out, while R & B princess Rihanna won for Best International Video (Artist) for Don't Stop The Music and the MuchMusic.comMost Watched Video award for Umbrella. Medley, Mark (2008-06-16), "Stormy MuchMusic awards make for a night to remember; Hedley sweeps top video, cinematography", National Post, p. A.2, ISSN 1486-8008
  284. ^ With her death in 1970, Janis Joplin suddenly became one of rock's icons -- forever 27-years-old, forever the ragged princess of rock's tortured soul, forever the woman whose heart seemed to burst every time she belted out a sad song. Bledsoe, Wayne (1999-10-08), "Joplin's 'Pearls' remastered and expanded", News Sentinel, p. 13
  285. ^ Harrington, Richard (2005-05-06), "The Princess of Rock Makes a Name for Herself", The Washington Post, p. T.06, ISSN 0190-8286
  286. ^ 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. But it took a while before Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was ready to face all the attention that comes with it. Gumbrecht, Jamie (2003-07-24), "5 Questions FOR ... Lisa Marie Presley", The Atlanta Journal - Constitution, p. 35, ISSN 1539-7459
  287. ^ Siobhan, Synnot (2003-08-27), "Profile: Charlotte Church: The Princess of Wails", Scotland on Sunday, p. 25, ISSN 0955-8756
  288. ^ Kunz, Mary (2001-04-06), "Princess Of Wails Charlotte Church Has The Voice Of An Angel And The Dreams Of A Teenager", Buffalo News, p. G.20
  289. ^ "Cerys is princess of wails; Catatonia, Barrowland, Glasgow", Daily Record, p. 63, 1999-03-19
  290. ^ Dingwall, John (1998-12-18), "Princess Of Wails; Valleys Girl: Welsh Wonder Cerys Matthews Has Some Sensible Advicefor New Star Billie", Daily Record, p. 62
  291. ^ Umm Kulthum, Al Mashriq, 2003-07-24, retrieved 2009-03-11
  292. ^ The Beatles are unquestionably the best and most important band in rock history, as well as the most compelling story. Almost miraculously, they embodied the apex of the form artistically, commercially, culturally and spiritually at just the right time, the tumultuous '60s, when music had the power to literally change the world (or at least to give the impression that it could, which may be the same thing). The Beatles are the archetype: there is no term in the language analogous to “Beatlemania.” Olsen, Eric, The 10 best rock bands ever, MSNBC, retrieved 2009-04-14
  293. ^ The Five Stairsteps were "The First Family of Soul." A title bestowed upon the Chicago-based teenaged group in part because of their astounding five-year run of hits, which included the 1970 million-selling single "O-o-h Child." "The First Family..." title was later adapted by the Jackson 5. Hogan, Ed, The Five Stairsteps, Allmusic {{citation}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  294. ^ The Stairsteps were tremendous R&B stars and were critically acclaimed as the "First Family of Soul." Calloway, Earl (1998-08-22), "Five Stairsteps remembered on ultimate Regal stage revue", Chicago Defender, vol. XCVI, no. 166, p. 15, ISSN 0745-7014
  295. ^ R&B fans can look forward to a three-CD career retrospective devoted to the first family of soul, the Isley Brothers, set for release Oct. 13 by Epic/Legacy. Morris, Chris (1998-08-22), "All shine on: Boxed sets and bargains make the season bright", Billboard, vol. 110, no. 34, p. 67, ISSN 0006-2510
  296. ^ Moreover, as a unit, The Jacksons alone have been blessed with a 15-year reign as the first family of soul music, and as one of the few black groups to achieve teen idol status among music fans of all races, with hits such as I Want You Back, ABC, I'll Be There, Dancing Machine, Blame It on the Boogie, Heartbreak Hotel and Can You Feel It. Takiff, Johnathan (1984-08-31), "Victory at Hand", Philadelphia Daily News, p. 49
  297. ^ Janet Jackson, who plays the Rosemont Horizon Wednesday and Thursday, continues the Jackson clan's several decade reign as the first family of soul. Heim, Chris (1993-11-26), "Janet Jackson, Bell Biv Devoe Among Those Reinventing Soul", Chicago Tribune, p. R, ISSN 1085-6706
  298. ^ Minnesota's first family of soul music has ended up entrenched in the world of musical theater. Bream, Jon (1997-03-11), "Colonus' gave Steeles a start, not stardom", Star Tribune, p. 1.E, ISSN 0895-2825
  299. ^ Pearce, Owen (2005-03-26), "Priest feast!", South Wales Echo, p. 5
  300. ^ Press, Ivy (2006), Heritage Music and Entertainment Dallas Signature Auction Catalog #634, Heritage Capital Corporation, p. 88, ISBN 9781599670812 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  301. ^ Metallica, the kings of heavy metal for almost two decades now, recently suffered a terrible and very public loss of sanity. Perry, Andrew (2009-02-19), "Monsters of rock on the school run As Metallica bring their heavy-metal thunder to Britain, they tell Andrew Perry how they were rescued from oblivion by a therapist - and a more settled domestic life", The Daily Telegraph, p. 27, ISSN 9781844491506 {{citation}}: Check |issn= value (help)
  302. ^ Hoskyns, Barney (2004), Into the Void: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath : a Rock's Backpages Reader, Omnibus Press, p. 38, ISBN 9781844491506
  303. ^ a b Bordowitz, Hank (2004), Turning points in rock and roll: the key events that affected popular music in the latter half of the 20th century, Citadel Press, p. 178, ISBN 9780806526317
  304. ^ Hulett, Ralph (2005), Whole Lotta Led: Our Flight with Zeppelin, Citadel Press, p. 61, ISBN 9780806526393 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  305. ^ "Seven days", Birmingham Post, p. 3, 2000-10-28
  306. ^ Arguably the kings of alternative rock in the Eighties, they've been progressively more mainstream since becoming bona fide stadium rock stars in the Nineties. Dixon, Katrina (1999-06-18), "Must see REM", The Scotsman, p. 5, ISSN 0307-5850
  307. ^ Hilburn, Robert (1991-02-03), "Pop Music Cleaned Up, Calmed Down and in Control", Los Angeles Times, p. 6, ISSN 0458-3035
  308. ^ "you must", News Journal, p. D.1, 2008-10-16, ISSN 1525-2493
  309. ^ "We're the kings of punk rock!" Armstrong shouted, and he may be right. Westbrooke, Bruce (1998-05-02), "Green Day grows up /Punk-pop group matures but stays committed", Houston Chronicle, p. 7, ISSN 1074-7109
  310. ^ You have to go nearly twenty years into the future, to those kings of punk rock, the Ramones, to hear such a grand opening. Reyes, David (1998), Land of a thousand dances: Chicano rock 'n' roll from Southern California, University of New Mexico Press, p. 43, ISBN 9780826319296 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  311. ^ Where were you in 1977? It's been 30 years since The Sex Pistols released Never Mind the B****cks and so it's about time for a tribute to the kings of punk. "Sex pistols rock", The Gloucestershire Echo, p. 10, 1997-10-05
  312. ^ For an all-too-brief 18 months, as lead singer of the Sex Pistols, the kings of punk, Rotten/Lydon was booed, banned and quite frequently beaten up. Harlow, John (2002-12-01), "Under his tan, something rotten lingers", Sunday Times, p. 5, ISSN 0956-1382
  313. ^ One record executive advertised them as "the only band that matters." And for a few short years, it didn't seem like mere hyperbole. Whitty, Stephen (2007-11-02), "When you're 'the only band that matters'", The Star Ledger
  314. ^ At that time, the group was known as "The Aims" because they were "aiming for the top." After it was suggested they might be confused with the popular Ames Brothers, they became the legendary Four Tops, the Crowned Princes of Motown. Kinnon, Joy (July 1997), "Soul survivors", Ebony, vol. 52, no. 9, p. 94, ISSN 0012-9011
  315. ^ The Princes of Motown, the Temptations, are joined by the King of Rock'n'Roll, Little Richard for an exclusive double-bill engagement at the Cerritos Center for the Performing arts April 8-9, 8 p.m. "Temptations and Little Richard Rock Cerritos", Sentinel, vol. LXI, no. 1, p. B-5, 1995-04-12, ISSN 0890-4340
  316. ^ The Spice Girls will be named Britain's Queens of Pop today when they are confirmed as No 1 in the US Hot 100. Wright, Matthew (1997), "No 1 SPICE GIRLS CONQUER THE STATES", The Mirror
  317. ^ With their young fan base and telegenic air about themselves, it's easy to lump the Jonas Brothers in with the crowded boy band ranks as the heirs to acts like 'N Sync and O-Town. Bracelin, Jason (2008-11-28), "Princes of Pop", Las Vegas Review/Journal, p. 28{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  318. ^ The circus of the stars that was Michael Jackson's long awaited return to the stage didn't end with his final song. For an encore VIP fans went off to see the musical wizard for dinner at Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Waiters dressed as Munchkins bearing a late-night snack of green cotton candy greeted the likes of Dorothy's real-life daughter, Liza Minnelli, as well as Samuel L. Jackson and the new princes of pop, 'N Sync, at the door. Kennedy, Erica (2001-11-01), "Oz Struck Michael's Wiz-theme fete is a thriller", In Style, vol. 8, p. 260{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  319. ^ A stunning run of chart hits has made Girls Aloud the country's premier pop princesses. Evening Post, Yorkshire (2008), "Girls Aloud announce Leeds gig", Yorkshire Evening Post
  320. ^ When a brother and sister want to spend some time together it rarely requires a journey to a galaxy far, far away, but if they're reigning members of the royal family of pop, and the meeting is a music video, it's got to be out of this world. The siblings in question are Michael and Janet Jackson, and their first video collaboration, "Scream," is the space odyssey that earned a record 11 nominations at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, winning for Best Dance Video, Best Choreography, and Best Art Direction, the latter a nod to the talents of production designer Tom Foden. Boepple, Leanne (Nov 1995), "Video/production design: Scream", Theatre Crafts International, vol. 29, no. 9, p. 52, ISSN 1063-9497
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  322. ^ "Aerosmith's Opening Night: Crazy Amazing For Hell's Angels And 'Jaded' Kids". Brian Ives. MTV.
  323. ^ The Stones figured out early on that you can rock, and also understand the value of branding. “The World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band” was a title the Stones bequeathed to themselves, and soon enough, neither media nor fans could think of the name of the band without its slogan. (You know, like Rice-A-Roni, “The San Francisco treat!”) And as the band's audience demographic shows, it's a theme irrevocably burned onto Baby Boomer brains.Popkin, Helen A.S., The Stones may be old, but they can still rock, MSNBC, retrieved 2009-04-19
  324. ^ "For years Oasis have bragged about being the best band in the world - and now it's official." (result of the battle of britpop during the 1990s) Oasis Named world's best band
  325. ^ "Black Crowes back at work" in the Register-Guard

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