VH1 Reveals ’100 Greatest Music Artists of All Time’ List

VH1 goes back to its music roots and revisits the age-old question: “Who is the greatest music artist for all time?” Determined by a poll of well-known music artists and music experts in the industry, VH1 will reveal this definitive (and sure-to-be highly controversial) list declaring who is the greatest of the great. Hosted by Jim Shearer (VH1′s “Top 20 Video Countdown”), the 4-night special, VH1′s “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” premieres Monday, September 6 at 10/9c with a 2-hour premiere.

This definitive countdown covers all genres of music – from rock to pop to rap to metal – to answer who is worthy to possess the title as “the greatest music artist of all time.” Over the 200 musicians including Alicia Keys, Ozzy Osbourne, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Iggy Pop, Nas, Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Geddy Lee (Rush), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Michael Diamond (Beastie Boys), Daryl Hall, John Oates, Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Gene Simmons (KISS), Adam Levine (Maroon Five), 50 Cent, Nelly Furtado, Mandy Moore, Carrie Underwood, Adam Clayton (U2) and many more voted on who they believe deserves this highly coveted title.

“VH1′s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time” List:
TOP 5, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
1. The Beatles
2. Bob Dylan
3. Michael Jackson
4. Led Zeppelin
5. Rolling Stones

Other notable names on the list include Madonna at number 16, U2 at 19, Jay Z at 47, Beyoncé at 52, and Justin Timberlake at 66. Read more

KISS Announces North American ‘The Hottest Show On Earth Tour’

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Throughout their 37-year career, KISS (www.KISSonline.com) has sold 80 million albums, played in front of millions of people and become an integral part of American culture. Now, rock’s most iconic band is unleashing another assault on North America with The Hottest Show on Earth tour starting on July 23. KISS will perform such classics as “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock and Roll All Nite” as well as hits that they haven’t played in the US in many years.

The Hottest Show on Earth tour, produced by Live Nation, will trek through a mix of arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America. Tickets for shows produced by Live Nation go on sale to the general public in select markets beginning June 4 at LiveNation.com. Citi® cardmembers can access presale tickets beginning Wednesday, June 2 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. KISS is also giving back to the United States Armed Forces by donating one dollar from each ticket sold to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

Adam Lambert Slams Gene Simmons

American Idol star Adam Lambert has fired back at criticism he received from Gene Simmons, calling the Kiss star “obnoxious” and “a d**k”.

Simmons criticized Lambert for ‘coming out’ as a gay man shortly after Idol wrapped in May, claiming the big reveal would hurt his career. Lambert ended weeks of speculation by declaring his sexuality just days after he lost the 2009 show finale to Kris Allen and Simmons insisted he should have kept the information to himself, because his homosexuality will now overshadow everything he ever does.

The Kiss star said, “He killed his career because now the conversation is not about his talent but about his sexual preference. He’s done.”

However, as he prepares to debut his first album, Lambert begs to differ – blasting Simmons in a new Rolling Stone interview.

He rages, “He’s (Simmons) obnoxious, and what a hypocrite – all he talks about is his sex life. He was being a d**k – and he’s not the greatest singer.”

KISS Visits Wounded Soldiers

Rockers Kiss paid a visit to a medical center in Augusta, Georgia on Wednesday to spend time with troops who have been wounded in action.

The I Love It Loud hit-makers played a gig in nearby Atlanta, Georgia on Monday night and invited the Augusta-based Wounded Warriors organization to attend the concert. And the band members decided to follow up the treat with a visit to the program’s Augusta V.A. Medical Center, to meet all the soldiers who were too ill to see them perform.

Frontman Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, and Tommy Thayer all spent time at the center, signing autographs and having their photos taken. Bass player Gene Simmons was unable to attend.

Stanley took the opportunity to thank the men and women of the U.S. military and called for wounded soldiers to receive better treatment back home.

He says, “We’re honored to be here with you people. We’re here for you. God bless you all. People talk about the ultimate sacrifice, but isn’t it a sacrifice to come back home and discover you no longer have your life? We want everyone home safely and to urge everyone to give these people the respect they deserve.”

THE TOP 21 SHOCKINGLY COCKY QUOTES

“I’m an ocean, because I’m really deep. If you search deep enough you can find rare exotic treasures.”
– Christina Aguilera

“I have a look that girls want to copy.”
– Avril Lavigne

“We’re kind of an international phenomenon.”
– Michael Stipe

“This album is one of the best albums in the past 20 years.”
– Brandon Flowers of the Killers on ‘Sam’s Town

“I won’t be happy until I’m as famous as God.”
– Madonna

“I am the most well-known homosexual in the world.”
– Elton John

“The Grammys used me for ratings. And they were up 18 percent!”
– Justin Timberlake

“I am a thing of beauty.”
– Frank Sinatra

“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend.”
– Freddie Mercury

“I’m tired of people calling me a devil worshipper … Because if the Devil did exist, he’d be worshipping me.”
– Marilyn Manson

“Trying to seduce an audience is the basis of rock ‘n’ roll, and if I may say so, I’m pretty good at it.”
– Jon Bon Jovi

“If you put a Van Halen album in your record collection it will melt all the rest of your records.”
– David Lee Roth

“I’m not a woman. I’m a force of nature.”
– Courtney Love

“I’ve outdone anyone you can name — Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Strauss. Irving Berlin, he wrote 1,001 tunes. I wrote 5,500.”
– James Brow

“In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.”
– Mariah Carey

“I’m gonna go down in history as being one of the best music men and businessmen in entertainment … The people that I’m going to be greater than are Steven Spielberg, David Geffen and Clive Davis.”
– Diddy

“I am the innovator. I am the originator. I am the emancipator. I am the architect of rock ‘n’ roll!”
– Little Richard

“Every other band should be wiping my ass. The line forms over there to the left.”
– Gene Simmons

“We’re more popular than Jesus now.”
– John Lennon

“I’m the No. 1 artist in the world right now … I am the No. 1 human being in music.”
– Kanye West

“We’re not arrogant. We just believe we’re the best band in the world.”
– Noel Gallagher of Oasis