42. Nick Drake – He died at an unjustly young age, but Nick Drake’s legacy lives on through his three albums and numerous rarities that have surfaced in recent years. One of his great talents was to use his velvety voice as an instrument, perfectly balanced against his intricate, heart-rending guitar work.
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