Discusses the accomplishments of twelve influential musicians and their impact on the world.

Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul and civil rights --Patsy Cline: First country pop star -- Nina Simone: she put a spell on us -- Lady Gaga: born this way -- Adele: old soul -- Prince: Nothing compares 2u -- Bob Marley: one love -- Bob Dylan: voice of a generation -- Elvis Presley: the King of Rock and Roll -- David Bowie: the chameleon -- Tupac Shakur: poet from the streets -- More musicians to know -- Glossary -- Read more -- Index -- About the author.