On the first of January, the popular magazine rolling stones shared a list with the “200 best singers of all time”, a list that caused controversy and disgust for some celebrities and fans since its publication, since, apparently, it left out many internationally famous performers who are very loved by the public.
One of the most successful artists of all time that does not appear on this list is the Canadian singer Céline Dion, an act that caused outrage on the part of her most loyal fans, who did not hesitate to express their indignation at excluding and not taking into account the five-time Grammy Award winner.
While the list, headed by Freddie Mercury, lists names like Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, Ozzy Osbourne, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Cristina Aguilera and Rocío Dúrcal. However, among all the artists, what most criticized the fans of Céline was that Rosalía appears better than the interpreter of My Heart Will Go On.
Faced with recriminations from fans and questions regarding what they based to make said list, the famous magazine replied that the list is based on a compilation made by its staff and key collaborators. In addition to covering 100 years of music pop, decisions were also based on the originality, influence and depth of an artist’s catalog and the breadth of their musical legacy.
Before you start scrolling [y comentar]Please note that this is the top singers list, not the top voices list. The talent is impressive; genius is transcendent. Sure, many of the people here were born with huge flutes, perfect pitch, and limitless range. Others have coarser, strange or more delicate instruments.
–’Rolling Stone’
It is worth mentioning that the competition to define the best singers throughout history is difficult, but despite the fact that the magazine tried to defend itself by making known what it based its decision on, it seems that it was useless, since thousands of users In social networks they expressed their disgust for leaving out their favorite artists.
In addition, while Céline Dion’s followers filled Twitter with incredulous posts, disappointed by the absence of the singer on the list, other fans who were quick to express themselves were those of the Puerto Rican performer Bad Bunny, who despite the great success he has obtained in the last years and the sold out in their concerts, it seems that the judges of rolling stones They do not think the same, because they left him out of the “200 best singers”.