I don't think you're ready for this....

Rolling Stone magazine, in 2004 unveiled its greatest(read: worst) list of the Top 100 artists of all-time. These lists are always great because of the debate they cause, and ultimately attract more attention to their magazine.

I've had numerous discussions/arguments with friends in regards to the Greatest Guitarists/Albums/etc. However, this one takes the cake.

This Top 100 list includes all genres, which already makes it a bit burdensome and difficult to judge. I could more concisely argue for Rock, Country, or even Rap. However, this list includes Blues, Motown, and other genres I'm not completely familiar with.

If I were to throw out the name Michael Jackson (all jokes aside), where would you rank him? Top 5? Top 10? I mean the man dominated the charts for over 15 years. Any album he released topped the charts.

Now how about Little Richard or Velvet Underground? Either you're scratching your head or thinking, "I dunno maybe Top 50?". Remember, we're talking of all-time here.

What if I told you MJ was ranked #35, while Little Richard and Velvet Underground were ranked at #'s 7 & 19, respectively.

Yes, you read that right. Somehow they believe both of those artists are not only better, but infinitely better. Others in front of MJ, the King of Pop, are the Who, Neil Young, Nirvana, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan.

Nirvana, was a good band. Revolutionary? Not quite. They were neither the founders of grunge, nor were they the best band from that era. Sonic Youth, Pixies, the Melvins, and even Soundgarden were out before Nirvana. The greatest "grunge" band? I'd put Pearl Jam atop that list, perhaps followed by Soundgarden, THEN Nirvana. Nirvana is always ranked so highly on these lists, and I've never understood why. Case in point, Dave Grohl (their drummer) has had an even more successful career switching instruments (guitar) and leading his own group (Foo Fighters).

The Beach Boys? I mean they had hits, lots of them. Were they catchy? Hell yeah, as they're still played today during the summer season. Was the music that intricate? Absolutely not. I mean hell, if they make the Top 15, where's N*Sync? Basically the modern equivalent of the Beach Boys.

Bob Dylan? I've never understood what makes this guy so great, other than being able to play two instruments at once? He mumbles worse that I do, and his biggest hit, "Like a Rolling Stone", might make a top 100 song of all-time list.

As we scroll further done the list, John Lennon makes it at #38. You're thinking, "yeah he was an amazing songwriter for the Beatles". I definitely agree, but the Beatles are #1 on this list. So you're telling me John Lennon was sooooo good, he can make the list twice, over Run DMC or Elton John? Hmmmmm.

We all know to take Rolling Stone polls with a grain of salt, but this is the best example of how far off they can actually get in these rankings. Hey, at least Eminem made the list at #82. Now THAT's an all-time great.