Icon vs Legend (subjective or objective terms?) Which one is more enduring?

~~Soulflower~~ · 11-11-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

I'm saying we already know you have a hard on for some these big name artists but by choosing 3 of the biggest acts of all time you're playing it very safe.

I want to see you push the boundaries of your definition and tell us who else you thinks qualifies. It's all too easy to say this person isn't on that level that band isn't either because they're not on Jackson or Madonna's level. Otherwise the thread just becomes 'my favourite artist is more iconic and legendary than yours'.

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I feel you which is why I asked people to express if the terms Iconic or Legendary were subjective or objective terms.

Maybe you can help in answering this question.

If you think these artists are often cited, why don't you list artists you think are legends or Icons and express why you think they are?

Also, I didn't choose the "biggest" artists.

I chose the first Icons that popped in my head or artists that I consider to be legends. The reason why those artists are often cited is because of their cultural impact on popular music and pop culture. There is simply no getting around "not" mentioning them in a thread like this. (MJ, Madonna, Prince etc are always going to be mentioned and should be mentioned whether their impact is obvious or not) They have made a significant impact on popular culture and are clear cut examples of what it means to be Iconic or an Icon.

IMO there are no current popular artists that have made the same impact as them or will in the future.

But yes, there are other artists that I do think are legends and Icons and I will gladly with pleasure list in a future post and explain why I think they are

I am also interested in seeing some of your opinions a well since I always enjoy reading them.