[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Yes the OP is a simple question and I still think its unfair to list an artist that was before you were born. I think my point is also a simple one. As I pointed out a few post ago there are many you can list like Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday etc but whats the point when you werent even around to appreciate their work.

Because maybe they've heard their music regardless of when they were born?

My grandmother loved Frank Sinatra and always played his music over and over again and therefore I (someone born after his era) heard his music and formed an opinion.

You don't have to be born years earlier to hear something and form an opinion.