this is my personal favorite 30 artists of all time..Certainly like lots more but these are my top 30 favs to listen too.
http://www.ranker.com/list/my-top-30-favorite-bands-and-artists-of-all-time/velvet,
Billy Joel
Elton John
Iron Maiden
Led Zeppelin
Metallica
Pink Floyd
Sarah McLachlan
The Doors
The Who
U2