Top ten musicians in any genre who are also influencers

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pop” she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Many a young teenage boy (and some older ones too) have lusted after her after the video for “. ..Baby One More Time" in which she dances provocatively in a high school corridor.

Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, is a renowned American rapper, songwriter, record executive, and businessman. He is widely considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists and has played a significant role in the evolution of the genre.

Harry Styles, born February 1, 1994, in Redditch, England, is a singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction

Songs:

1. Fine line
2. Adore You
3. Watermelon Sugar

The Weeknd, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada, is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and record producer

Songs:

1. Can't Feel My Face
2. The Hills
3. Starboy

Miley Cyrus may be a nepo baby but she’s also there on merit

Pharrell Williams, born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an American musician, producer, and entrepreneur renowned for his innovative contributions to contemporary music

Adam Neely is a bassist, composer, and YouTube educator known for his insightful and entertaining videos about music theory, composition, and the science of sound

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, is a global reggaeton and Latin trap superstar. Known for his eclectic style and genre-blending music, Bad Bunny has revolutionized Latin music, breaking into mainstream success with his innovative approach and bold persona.

Songs:

1. Diles
2. Soy Peor
3. Mia

Rick Beato is every musicians' "Brother from another Mother!".

Rick is by far the #1 YouTube influencer in the musical space. With 4.17 MILLION subscribers he is major league on the platform. He's a talented multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame on a viral video of his son demonstrating perfect pitch, naming correctly all notes in random chords.

Gear:

• Fender amplifier
• Fender Stratocaster
• Fender Telecaster
• Gibson ES-335
• Marshall Amplifier
• Mesa/Boogie amplifier

John Lennon (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. His work as a solo artist and with the Beatles continues to influence musicians and music lovers worldwide.

Gear:

• Fender Telecaster