debbie harry is maddeningly underrated in this capacity...she kills it as a singer and performer (as good as or better than many others listed here) and she also wrote a good chunk of blondie's songs including several of their biggest hits. across the board appeal regardless of gender, orientation, race, etc. hung out with the ramones and johnny thunders. cool enough to dig disco. introduced a bunch of dumb kids to rap, most of whom would have otherwise been clueless. don't strain your brain, she should be on all y'alls top five lists!!!