Meet the King of Pop, find out about the Fab Four, learn how Bob Dylan led a revolution, discover the different identities of David Bowie, and fall "Crazy in Love" with Beyonc . From the Doors, whose single "Light My Fire" took them to #1 on the US charts after years in obscurity, to the Wu-Tang Clan, whose debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is widely recognized as one of the best hip-hop albums of all time, these are the 40 music legends to be listened to and learned about by all:

Elvis Presley; Bob Dylan; The Beatles; The Rolling Stones; The Who: The Doors; The Velvet Underground; Pink Floyd; Jimi Hendrix; Genesis; Neil Young; Led Zeppelin; David Bowie; Queen; Michael Jackson; Abba; Bob Marley; AC/DC; Patti Smith; Blondie; Sex Pistols; The Clash; U2; The Police; The Cure; Depeche Mode; New Order; The Smiths; Madonna; Red Hot Chili Peppers; N.W.A.; Pixies; Nirvana; Blur; Radiohead; Wu-Tang Clan; Daft Punk; The White Stripes; Beyonc ; Arcade Fire.

Each artist is an icon of their age, but who will you add to your playlist?

Each book in the 40 Inspiring Icons series introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups. Explore these other great topics through their most interesting icons: Black Music Greats, People of Peace, Super Scientists, Soccer Stars, Fantastic Footballers, and Greek Gods and Heroes.