![]() The single “Lightnin’ Strikes” reached number one in the country in 1966. The MGM recording artist was Born as Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco in Glenwillard, PA. Her classic songs include “Corcovado”, “Taste of Honey”, “A Song For You”, “Walk On By”, and many others. In 1964 she received a Grammy award nomination for best new artist. Her debut album “For You, For Me, For Everyone” was released in 1956. You may know her as Carmela Corleone from “The Godfather”, but Morgana King, born as Maria Grazia Morgana Messina in Pleasantville, NY had one of the nicest voices you could listen to in the late 50’s, and early 60’s. Some of these artists almost gave up on their dreams, fought in the war, fought on the streets, fought in the ring, and all risked everything they had to become the people they came to be. With a culture like no other, it’s no wonder why Italian Americans have made such an impact in the music scene through the years. His voice soars as he navigates his way through some of the catchiest melodies since the Beatles and whilst never heavy, he has some grunt to his delivery that gives U2 an edge (no pun intended) raising them above many of their contemporaries.From Bon Jovi to Sinatra, many of today’s millennials are unaware of the talent Italian Americans brought to the music industry. Repeated sell-out tours all over the globe, countless chart topping albums, and being the frontman of arguably the biggest band in the world have ensured that he remains both in the public eye and in music fans minds for many years, and no doubt will do for years to come. Bonos cv alone requires him to be on this list. And, high above it all, emerges the beautiful voice (bono vox) of U2s legendary lead singer. A commanding bass line steering through the chords. Bell like guitars, chiming harmonics and a rock solid anchor of a kick drum. ![]() To those who are about to read, I salute you. So lets see who were the top 10 male trend setters, trailblazers and game changers. One of the key elements of what makes a good rock act is the singer. This ever present and ever popular form of music has been responsible for social upheaval, astounding acts of charity and some truly bizarre moments in the grand history of humanity. For decades, rock has reigned supreme as an art form so powerful that grown men can be reduced to tears and otherwise-sensible office workers can become raging maniacs by night. ![]() And perhaps one of the best social glues mankind has yet created. ![]()
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