November 21, 1999

Summarizing the century/millenium?

There are some list summarizing the music of this century or this millenium. They may not describe the reggae music wholly, however, just take a glance at them.

In the U.S., The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released "Artists of the Century" list. The top-selling reggae album is Bob Marley and The Wailers' Legend. (see related story Marley's Legend hits 10 million in U.S.)

In the U.K., TV Channel 4 and Classic FM have took a vote on the "Music of the Millenium". Following is reaggae-related list picked up from the voting result.

BEST SONG
47. The Eagles / Hotel California
77. Bob Marley / No Woman No Cry

BEST ALBUM
105. Bob Marley / Legend

BEST FEMELE VOCALIST
none...

BEST MALE VOCALIST
31. Bob Marley

BEST BAND
64. Madness
88. Bob Marley and The Wailers
105. UB40

BEST SONGWRITER
31. Bob Marley

MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSICIAN OF THE MILLENIUM
15. Bob Marley

For more information about the "Music of the Millenium", check out the website at www.motm.co.uk