People gave up their lives, sold their homes, quit their jobs, said goodbye to their families, and hit the road to watch this man perform day in and day out. His presence on stage wasn't that of a benevolent cult leader, which some describe it as he was more like the Jesus of psychedelic rock. His concerts were like sermons, his guitar playing was akin to preaching the bible of psychedelia. Jerry preached peace until the day he died, and that's why people loved him.
James Hetfield
When Metallica released "Kill Em' All" in 1983, they hit the peak of the metal charts pretty much immediately. With Hetfield as their lead guitarist and singer, there was no way they could fail as a band.
So many famous musicians remember the first time they heard Metallica distinctly. We're sure you can too. Whether you heard Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, or Kill Em' All first, there is no forgetting the distinct, polished sound that Metallica drives in every single one of their songs. They are unanimously one of the most hated on and one of the most revered bands in the history of music.
Jam Master Jay
When Jam Master Jay was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, many people didn't like it. Even though he was a hip hop artist, Run DMC influenced more rock music than elitist rockers would like to admit, and Jam Master Jay is the backbone of that movement entirely.