Tim Coffman

For all the great tunes that Kurt Cobain gave the world, he never exactly wanted to be put in the box with the rest of the Seattle crowd.

Though no one sings songs as well as their composer, Dolly Parton felt that some vocalists had everyone beaten by miles.

Joni Mitchell had a habit of working among legends, but not every musical virtuoso was going to be her cup of tea.

Kurt Cobain did have a more eclectic music taste than most artists, but he felt that the right bands should have a spot on the charts reserved for them.

Dolly Parton may have earned her legacy as a songwriter, but she knew that some artists could get to the heart of life every time they sang.

While Bruce Springsteen has a knack for making perfect rock and roll tunes, it all comes down to the punch coming from the rhythm guitars.

Many guitarists could only hope to play like George Harrison, but he didn't know how good he had it with the right musicians playing off him.

While Bruce Springsteen didn't have the best voice in the world, he felt that the biggest names in rock didn't need professional training to move people.

While George Harrison devised a strange miracle by getting the Traveling Wilburys together, he never stopped wanting to add on to his gang of legends.

Despite having some great songs in her arsenal, Dolly Parton felt the true vocal legends could be fantastic in any situation.