The artists first truly emerged in the sixties. They flourished in the 70s. They are still around today. For our focus, we are picking the 13 best from the sixties and seventies. That means Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, Ben Harper and other artists we love were not eligible for this list.

1) Joni Mitchell
2) Neil Young
3) Carly Simon
4) Laura Nyro
5) Cat Stevens
6) Stevie Wonder
7) Bob Dylan
8) Phil Ochs
9) Melanie
10) Dolly Parton
11) Van Morrison
12) Paul Simon
13) Jackie DeShannon