4. Joe Strummer – The Clash, The Pogues, The Mescaleros
Strummer makes this list for a number of reasons. One is his versatility. He could sing punk, reggae, pop, ragga, rock, folk, dub and Spanish music. Another is his ability to reach out to a crowd. Strummer is renowned for being one of the best live performers of his time. The third reason is how respected he was. Strummer managed to earn the respect of almost everybody he met, which becomes clear when you see news reports of his untimely death in 2002. The number of influential and famous people who knew and respected Strummer was massive.