Madonna has influenced a lot of entertainers, no doubt, but she has not influenced every genre. Are we trying to tip-toe around and not say what u really want to say "Aretha Franklin only influenced black people like Jennifer Hudson' because that's what it's leaning toward. Everyone knows Aretha is one of the most influential artists of all time, no1 out shined her, I want to know who?
Aretha influenced pop singers too, every genre. This is horrible.
I don't know why you guys take it so hard, let's not dwell on this when the woman just died.
I agree.
People are taking these lists way too seriously. I can't see why anyone would spend 42 pages arguing about a bunch of middle-aged women's achievements.
They may have been great, but It's never that serious.
Do you know how many people reference Madonna and credit Madonna more than Aretha.
In terms of a more soulful type of singer Aretha's voice is saturated by many other rivals and influence. In the realm of pop, Madonna is clearly the top female.
More people are influenced by Madonna than Aretha any day, and Madonna has more crossover and transcendent appeal to other genres.
Get real.
Only an ignorant individual would say Aretha's influence is only on that of soul singers. Get real.
Madonna's the most influential female artist ever, with the exception of Aretha, maybe.
Diana Ross and Tina Turner influenced EVERY pop star who gets on a stage and flings their hair or dances to sell music. They were in the business and influencing music 20 years before Madonna even came along, before The Supremes no one was using their beauty to sell music, everyone owes Diana for bringing glam to the mainstream. #fact
Diana Ross and Tina Turner influenced EVERY pop star who gets on a stage and flings their hair or dances to sell music. They were in the business and influencing music 20 years before Madonna even came along, before The Supremes no one was using their beauty to sell music, everyone owes Diana or bringing glam to the mainstream. #fact
Aretha has to compete with Whitney, Mahalia, and other singers.
You can look at the present day music industry artist right now and point out specific aspects and say "Madonna" pure and simple.
What can you trace back to Aretha that you can't also credit Mahalia, Whitney, Gladys, Tina, etc? Aretha is not on the same level of impact. End of story.
Aretha has to compete with Whitney, Mahalia, and other singers.