VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll was a television special that aired in 1998, ranking the top 100 rock and roll artists of all time based on their influence, impact, and popularity. The list was compiled through input from music critics, industry experts, and viewers, reflecting the landscape of rock music up to that point. While there is no official Wikipedia page specifically for the 1998 edition, here’s a general overview based on available sources.
Hosted by Kevin Bacon.
Narrated by Melinda Mullins
Interviews/Commentators*[]
(*) Full credits in progress
- Bryan Adams
- Rick Allen
- Bono
- David Bowie
- Meredith Brooks
- Jimmy Buffett
- David Byrne
- Dick Cavett
- Shawn Colvin
- David Crosby
- Sheryl Crow
- Joe Elliott
- Art Gartfunkel
- Melissa Joan Hart???
- JimI Hendrix
- Billy Joel
- Elton John
- Jim Kerr
- B.B. King
- Lenny Kravitz
- Annie Lennox
- Little Richard
- Lyle Lovett
- M.C. Hammer
- Madonna
- Paul McCartney
- Reba McEntire
- Sarah McLachlan
- Freddie Mercury
- Graham Nash
- Brandy Norwood
- Teddy Pendergrass
- Tom Petty
- Robert Plant
- Amy Ray
- Keith Richards
- Robbie Robertson
- Chris Robinson
- Nile Rodgers
- The Rolling Stones
- Henry Rollins
- Mick Ronson
- Emily Sailers
- Richie Sambora
- Seal
- Gene Simmons
- Paul Stanley
- Sting
- Bernie Taupin
- Pete Townsend
- Tina Turner
- Steven Tyler
- Eddie Vedder
- The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend)
- Nancy Wilson