Pat Benatar has two multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, and three gold albums in the United States alone. In addition to that, "Video Killed the Radio Star" is one of the most covered songs of all time. We're unsure why she hasn't been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet, but we're confident that she will be eventually.
Axl Rose
Some people think Guns 'N' Roses was a band that shouldn't have existed. While that may be true, at least sonically, there is an extremely high merit for their showmanship and theatrics. Axl Rose, in particular, was a supremely integral member of the band, and his sex appeal might have been the reason they even reached such a supreme level of fame.
This man had the honor of fronting Guns 'N' Roses and AC/DC for quite a long time. These bands shared similar energy that seemed to only be harnessed by the alcoholic wild boy standing behind the microphone. While these bands might have lacked the artistic ability and lasting power (you know, besides drunk dads), they delivered an onslaught of energy that fueled college parties and live shows like nothing else.
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell brought feminine energy to the male-dominated singer-songwriter world right when things absolutely needed to change. Her stance on environmental issues was pivotal for the movement in the 60s, and she influenced some of the greatest female musicians of all time.