The Current's 893 Essential Artists

893 Essential Artists
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Who are the 10 most essential musical artists?

We're making a list of the 893 most essential musical artists of all time, and we need your help. So it's time to sharpen your opinions, pick a couple of good friends for an argument and finalize your list of your ten essential artists. When you submit your list, you'll be entered to win a $300 gift card to The Electric Fetus.

We'll tabulate the list and start playing 'em back (beginning with No. 893, of course) weekdays starting May 18, 2017.

What are the most essential artists of all time?

Instructions: Start typing the name of an artist and click on the suggested name to autocomplete. If the artist doesn't show up, type out the entire name. Oh, and it's up to you to define "essential."

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Use this form to submit your Essential Artists votes and to enter The Electric Fetus shopping spree between 9 a.m. CT on Tuesday, April 4 and 11:59 p.m. CDT on Monday, April 17, 2017.

One (1) winner will receive one (1) $300 gift certificate to The Electric Fetus. Three (3) back up names will be drawn.

Prize retail value: $300

We will contact the winner on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Winner must accept by 10 a.m. CT on Friday, April 21, 2017.

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