Whether it's a soaring soprano or distinctive baritone, a great voice is the cornerstone of great music. When paired with stunning compositions and expert instrumentation, an iconic voice helps ...

Flip through the slideshow below for a look at the all-time great voices in music, ranging from R&B icons to opera stars, pop chanteuses and everyone in between.

Singer, songwriter, and author, Patti Smith is a legendary figure who requires no introduction. Her fusion of rock and poetry on her 1975 debut album, "Horses," solidified her status as an iconic ...

Age is nothing but a number. Heard that before? That's what it means to some of the greatest rock voices of all time.

Just as there are great films from every genre, great directors on this list have worked in comedy, drama, western, noir, musicals and even animation. The best directors also come from many ...