Top 100 of All Time: 51-60

Todd Rundgren

Producer, musician, songwriter, genius.

Impossible to decide on one greatest LP, so I'll go with the obvious: Something/Anything (1972)

Jackson Browne

Pioneer of the SoCal sound of the 70's. Made the Eagles big stars with "Take It Easy."

Landmark album: Running On Empty (1979)

David Bromberg

Played with everyone. One of the greatest session men ever, which, unfortunately, obscures most of the great stuff he has done as an artist in his own right. I can attest that he is one of the most amazing live performers ever.

Check it out: How Late'll Ya Play 'Til? (1976)

Nick Drake

Among the greatest of the English folkies of the 70's. Unfortunately lost to depression and suicide. Possibly the most obscure artist to have his song used in a VW commercial: "Pink Moon."

Enjoy Pink Moon (1972)

CSN (& Y)

Neil Young gets in on his own, but these guys invented beauty vocal harmony in the 70's.

Essential: Déjà vu (1970)

Roxy Music

When I first heard "Love Is the Drug" on the radio in the 70's, I had an idea that this band was not your typical top 40 outfit. Smooth, sexy, Euro---and these guys could play. They launched the 80's. Greatest LP artwork, too.

You need to hear: Country Life (1974)

Wilco

From the ashes of the great alt-country band Uncle Tupelo arose Son Volt and these revolutionary pop stars. Live, or in the studio, they won't let you down!

The Who

Long Live Rock! They haven't recorded anything of note in years, but up until 1974 or so, oh boy!

Turn it up! Live at Leeds (1970)

Led Zeppelin

No explanation necessary.

Not going with the obvious. Instead: Houses of the Holy (1973)

Roy Orbison

The shades, the voice, the tears!