12. Angus Young (21)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlejfA5NCbQ Speaking of iconic opening bars of songs, how many is AC/DCs Angus Young responsible for? The lead riff from Thunderstruck is instantly recognizable, a rock classic, as are many other Young riffs. AC/CD came out of Australia in 74 following the formula of the day: play blues based rock louder and faster than anyone else. While continuing to play live and release new music, Young and his mates have never again reached the dizzying heights achieved with their 1980 release, Back in Black. 11. Zakk Wylde (18)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTj1iZkUcM Is there a more symbiotic relationship in rock/metal than the one between Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne? The argument could be made that one without the other would be a mere shadow in light of who they are together. Would Black Label Society still be a smokin southern tinged metal outfit with moderate commercial success? Perhaps, but where would Osbourne be without Zakk? After the departure of the ill-fitting Jake E. Lee, Ozzy was desperately in need of a refresh. Enter Wylde, a young phenom with the chops, attitude and stage presence to resuscitate Ozzys career through the 90s and beyond.
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Ross Ingall is a 52 year old ordained Canadian baptist minister who has been listening to hard rock and metal quite literally since each was invented. A second career pastor who attended seminary in his 40's, the Rev hosts Too Metal For Church on Metal Nation Radio. Writing both under his own name as well as the psuedonym/nickname Reverend Rock, Ross has been writing music articles on the web since 1999.
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