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Who Is the Most Powerful Man in Music?
He started life in a caravan park, has been sued by his mother for claiming she smokes more dope than he does and strikes curious poses with chainsaws.
It might not be the typical profile of a mogul, but a new survey lists Marshall Bruce Mathers III (aka Eminem) as the most powerful person in the music industry.
The famously foul-mouthed rapper burst onto the music scene in 1999 with his Slim Shady album, but away from his bad boy image Eminem has shown cool business prowess, launching Shady-wear clothing. He recently used his massive popular appeal to persuade 75 000 young people to register to vote in the United States for the first time.
"There's a generation of people who listen to what he has to say in the same way as they listened to Bob Dylan or John Lennon," said Gareth Grundy, deputy editor of Q magazine, which has compiled the Top 100.
"These are the kind of people who can get what they want just by making a phone call. Take Bono, for example: he can get through to the White House," said Grundy. Bono, who combines managing the U2 mega-brand with campaigning on global issues, is at number nine.
Americans dominate the list, with about half of the top 100 hailing from the US.
The highest placed Briton, at number eight, is Sir Howard Stringer, the rugby-loving, Oxford-educated Welshman who is the chairman and chief executive of the Sony Corporation.
Perhaps one of the greatest surprises is the presence of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and his creative sidekick Jonathan Ive at number two on the list. The high positioning of these computer executives reflects the burgeoning Internet music industry. Here's the full list . . .
1 Eminem: the bad boy rapper has sparked controversy with his extreme lyrics and courtroom battles with his former wife and mother, but he is an astute businessman and he doesn't do cheesy endorsements - he sued Apple for using one of his songs without permission.
2 Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive: the Apple co-founder and his colleague have revolutionised the music industry with the invention of the iPod.
3 Lowry Mays: CEO of the world's largest media conglomerate, Clear Channel, Mays employs 60 000 people in 66 countries and owns more than 50 percent of rock radio in the US.
4 Doug Morris: CEO of Universal, he started out in the business 40 years ago as a songwriter. He wields huge power in the industry.
5 Edgar Bronfman Jnr: as chairman of Warner Music, he oversees artists including Madonna and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
6 Andre 3000: frontman of OutKast, Andre "3000" Benjamin refuses to play the music industry's game and has threatened to quit music for film.
7 Jimmy Iovine: a former producer, Iovine built up Interscope Records, whose artists include Eminem and U2 in America.
8 Sir Howard Stringer: CEO of Sony.
9 Bono: the Irish rock legend has forged a second career as a campaigner on global issues, including Aids.
10 Chris Martin: one minute the Coldplay frontman was a geek in an anorak, the next he was a world famous singer with two albums and a Hollywood star, Gwyneth Paltrow, on his arm.
11 50 Cent: the bullet-scarred gangsta rapper signed by Eminem and Dr Dre will have an autobiography about his upbringing in New York out soon.
12 Rick Rubin: the world's most influential producer, he co-founded Def Jam, worked with Run-DMC and Aerosmith, made albums with Johnny Cash and produces the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
13 Rolf Schmidt-Holtz: chairperson of BMG, he oversees Avril Lavigne and Pink.
14 Clive Davis: the head of BMG North America was axed in 2000, and retaliated by setting up his own label and discovering Alicia Keys. BMG then offered him $150-million to rejoin the company.
15 Simon Fuller: creator of Pop Idol and former manager of the Spice Girls.
16 Sir Paul McCartney: the 62-year-old former Beatle has a new album on the way.
17 Britney Spears: she has a greatest hits album due next year.
18 Jack White: fans of the White Stripes frontman range from Iggy Pop to Joss Stone, and he dates actress Renee Zellweger.
19 Dr Dre: founding father of gangsta rap in the Eighties.
20 Van Toffler: the president of MTV.
21 Lyor Cohen: the new chief executive of recorded music for Warner Bros.
22 Kanye West: the producer-turned rapper.
23 Bob Dylan: the folk-rock legend whose debut album was released 42 years ago.
24 Michael Gondry: music video director behind Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.
25 Dave Grohl: lead singer of the Foo Fighters.
26 Alan Levy: the Frenchman who runs EMI.
27 Madonna: the pop legend who now wants to be known as Esther.
28 Beyonce Knowles: solo artist and former member of Destiny's Child.
29 Michael Bebel: boss of Napster, the now legitimate former music pirates.
30 Thom Yorke: Radiohead frontman.
31 Rich Harrison: R&B producer whose clients include Janet Jackson.
32 Yoko Ono: John Lennon's widow and chief curator of his legacy.
33 Terry McBride: head of Nettwerk Productions and manager to Dido.
34 R Kelly: R&B legend who is facing child-porn charges.
35 Spike Jonze: music video producer for the Beastie Boys and Fat Boy Slim
36 Antonio "LA" Reid: R&B hitmaker turned Def-Jam chairperson.
37 Linda Perry: Grammy-nominated songwriter who penned Pink's Get The Party Started.
38 Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo: The producers behind Justin Timberlake.
39 Jay Berman: Head of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
40 Dido: The British female solo artist who has enjoyed huge international success.
41 Rod Smallwood & Andy Taylor: Heads of music management group Sanctuary.
42 Usher: America's favourite R&B singer.
43 Jeff Kwatinetz: Chief executive of The Firm, whose clients include Limp Bizkit.
44 Kevin Weatherly: Head of Los Angeles radio station KROQ and the Infinity radio network.
45 David Bowie: The rock star is recording an album.
46 Justin Timberlake: The former boy-band member who has made it as a solo star.
47 Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Anthony Keidis, Flea, John Fruscianti, Chad Smith - Californian rockers who have recently enjoyed a revival.
48 Jay Z: Hip-hop legend who turned the Roc-A-Fella label into an urban lifestyle brand.
49 Prince: The pint-sized artist is touring the world with his new album Musicology.
50 Norah Jones: Ravi Shankar's daughter has sold more than 25 million records in her own right.
51 Korda Marshall: MD of East West UK and the executive behind The Darkness and Muse.
52 Beastie Boys: The rappers have turned into political activists.
53 Mick Jagger & Keith Richards: The pair have made more than $750-million out of Rolling Stones tours since 1989.
54 Simon Cowell: Pop Idol presenter and music tycoon.
55 Robbie Williams: Former Take That member is planning new singles and a greatest hits album.
56 George Michael: The most-played artist on United Kingdom radio over the past 20 years.
57 Gwen Stefani: The frontwoman of No Doubt
58 Tim Armstrong: Californian rocker and songwriter.
59 Christina Aguilera: US pop diva.
60 Big Boi: Andre 3000's partner in OutKast
61 Bruce Springsteen: Rock veteran whose tours still sell out.
62 Cliff Burnstein & Peter Mensch: A&R men at Q Prime Management behind Metallica, Def Leppard and Shania Twain
63 Martin Dodd: Senior vice-president Worldwide A&R, Sony who masterminded Britney Spears's success
64 Timbaland: R&B producer of Missy Elliott and Aaliyah
65 David LaChappelle: Pop photographer who was given his first job by Andy Warhol.
66 Cathy Dennis: Former 90s pop singer turned songwriter.
67 Courtney Love: Key custodian of Kurt Cobain's back catalogue
68 Metallica: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet, Rob Trujillio. Veterans of heavy rock.
69 Axl Rose: Front man of rockers Guns'N'Roses.
70 John Silva: Ex-manager of Nirvana who now oversees the Foo Fighters and Beastie Boys.
71 Sharon Osbourne: The power behind Ozzy.
72 Alex Jones Donnelly: Editor of music policy, Radio 1.
73 Missy Elliott: Hip-hop singer who starred in a Gap advert with Madonna (sorry, Esther).
74 Nigel Godrich: Record producer favoured by Radio-head and Travis.
75 Kelly Jones: Stereophonics frontman.
76 Beck: Individualistic artist whose record contract allows him to do whatever he wants.
77 Morrissey: Iconic former frontman of The Smiths.
78 Noel Gallagher: Oasis singer-songwriter.
79 Kylie Minogue: Australian pop singer who has enjoyed enduring success.
80 Irving Azoff: Manager whose clients include Christina Aguilera and the Eagles.
81 Russell Simmons: Head of a $300-million hip-hop empire.
82 Matt Bellamy: Frontman of West Country indie band Muse, who headlined Glastonbury on Sunday.
83 Josh Homme: Front man of Queens Of The Stone Age.
84 Geoff Travis: Indie mastermind behind the Strokes and the Libertines.
85 Janet Jackson: Still going strong despite "wardrobe malfunction" on stage this year.
86 Marilyn Manson: The weird-looking rocker and bane of US Christians.
87 Joseph Kahn: MTV video director who made Britney Spears's Toxic.
88 Lil' Jon: Rap DJ/producer.
89 Sean Paul: Jamaican R&B star who has duetted with Beyonce.
90 Alicia Keys: Singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a teenager.
91 Danger Mouse: Producer behind the Grey Album, a mix of Jay-Z and the Beatles.
92 Michael Parkinson: Saturday night chatshow host and Radio 2 DJ.
93 Vince Power: Head of the Mean Fiddler Group, the festival promoters behind Glaston-bury, Reading and Creamfields.
94 Jack Black: Star of the film School Of Rock.
95 Tim Westwood: Veteran hip-hop DJ.
96 Liam Howlett: Master-mind of The Prodigy.
97 Ryan Adams: Singer-songwriter whose second album Love Is Hell was rapturously received.
98 Rollo Armstrong: Dido's producer, co-writer and brother.
99 Michael Eavis: Founder of Glastonbury.
100 Mike Skinner: The voice of The Streets, credited with capturing Britain in 2004.
--Daily News
He started life in a caravan park, has been sued by his mother for claiming she smokes more dope than he does and strikes curious poses with chainsaws.
It might not be the typical profile of a mogul, but a new survey lists Marshall Bruce Mathers III (aka Eminem) as the most powerful person in the music industry.
The famously foul-mouthed rapper burst onto the music scene in 1999 with his Slim Shady album, but away from his bad boy image Eminem has shown cool business prowess, launching Shady-wear clothing. He recently used his massive popular appeal to persuade 75 000 young people to register to vote in the United States for the first time.
"There's a generation of people who listen to what he has to say in the same way as they listened to Bob Dylan or John Lennon," said Gareth Grundy, deputy editor of Q magazine, which has compiled the Top 100.
"These are the kind of people who can get what they want just by making a phone call. Take Bono, for example: he can get through to the White House," said Grundy. Bono, who combines managing the U2 mega-brand with campaigning on global issues, is at number nine.
Americans dominate the list, with about half of the top 100 hailing from the US.
The highest placed Briton, at number eight, is Sir Howard Stringer, the rugby-loving, Oxford-educated Welshman who is the chairman and chief executive of the Sony Corporation.
Perhaps one of the greatest surprises is the presence of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and his creative sidekick Jonathan Ive at number two on the list. The high positioning of these computer executives reflects the burgeoning Internet music industry. Here's the full list . . .
1 Eminem: the bad boy rapper has sparked controversy with his extreme lyrics and courtroom battles with his former wife and mother, but he is an astute businessman and he doesn't do cheesy endorsements - he sued Apple for using one of his songs without permission.
2 Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive: the Apple co-founder and his colleague have revolutionised the music industry with the invention of the iPod.
3 Lowry Mays: CEO of the world's largest media conglomerate, Clear Channel, Mays employs 60 000 people in 66 countries and owns more than 50 percent of rock radio in the US.
4 Doug Morris: CEO of Universal, he started out in the business 40 years ago as a songwriter. He wields huge power in the industry.
5 Edgar Bronfman Jnr: as chairman of Warner Music, he oversees artists including Madonna and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
6 Andre 3000: frontman of OutKast, Andre "3000" Benjamin refuses to play the music industry's game and has threatened to quit music for film.
7 Jimmy Iovine: a former producer, Iovine built up Interscope Records, whose artists include Eminem and U2 in America.
8 Sir Howard Stringer: CEO of Sony.
9 Bono: the Irish rock legend has forged a second career as a campaigner on global issues, including Aids.
10 Chris Martin: one minute the Coldplay frontman was a geek in an anorak, the next he was a world famous singer with two albums and a Hollywood star, Gwyneth Paltrow, on his arm.
11 50 Cent: the bullet-scarred gangsta rapper signed by Eminem and Dr Dre will have an autobiography about his upbringing in New York out soon.
12 Rick Rubin: the world's most influential producer, he co-founded Def Jam, worked with Run-DMC and Aerosmith, made albums with Johnny Cash and produces the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
13 Rolf Schmidt-Holtz: chairperson of BMG, he oversees Avril Lavigne and Pink.
14 Clive Davis: the head of BMG North America was axed in 2000, and retaliated by setting up his own label and discovering Alicia Keys. BMG then offered him $150-million to rejoin the company.
15 Simon Fuller: creator of Pop Idol and former manager of the Spice Girls.
16 Sir Paul McCartney: the 62-year-old former Beatle has a new album on the way.
17 Britney Spears: she has a greatest hits album due next year.
18 Jack White: fans of the White Stripes frontman range from Iggy Pop to Joss Stone, and he dates actress Renee Zellweger.
19 Dr Dre: founding father of gangsta rap in the Eighties.
20 Van Toffler: the president of MTV.
21 Lyor Cohen: the new chief executive of recorded music for Warner Bros.
22 Kanye West: the producer-turned rapper.
23 Bob Dylan: the folk-rock legend whose debut album was released 42 years ago.
24 Michael Gondry: music video director behind Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.
25 Dave Grohl: lead singer of the Foo Fighters.
26 Alan Levy: the Frenchman who runs EMI.
27 Madonna: the pop legend who now wants to be known as Esther.
28 Beyonce Knowles: solo artist and former member of Destiny's Child.
29 Michael Bebel: boss of Napster, the now legitimate former music pirates.
30 Thom Yorke: Radiohead frontman.
31 Rich Harrison: R&B producer whose clients include Janet Jackson.
32 Yoko Ono: John Lennon's widow and chief curator of his legacy.
33 Terry McBride: head of Nettwerk Productions and manager to Dido.
34 R Kelly: R&B legend who is facing child-porn charges.
35 Spike Jonze: music video producer for the Beastie Boys and Fat Boy Slim
36 Antonio "LA" Reid: R&B hitmaker turned Def-Jam chairperson.
37 Linda Perry: Grammy-nominated songwriter who penned Pink's Get The Party Started.
38 Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo: The producers behind Justin Timberlake.
39 Jay Berman: Head of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
40 Dido: The British female solo artist who has enjoyed huge international success.
41 Rod Smallwood & Andy Taylor: Heads of music management group Sanctuary.
42 Usher: America's favourite R&B singer.
43 Jeff Kwatinetz: Chief executive of The Firm, whose clients include Limp Bizkit.
44 Kevin Weatherly: Head of Los Angeles radio station KROQ and the Infinity radio network.
45 David Bowie: The rock star is recording an album.
46 Justin Timberlake: The former boy-band member who has made it as a solo star.
47 Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Anthony Keidis, Flea, John Fruscianti, Chad Smith - Californian rockers who have recently enjoyed a revival.
48 Jay Z: Hip-hop legend who turned the Roc-A-Fella label into an urban lifestyle brand.
49 Prince: The pint-sized artist is touring the world with his new album Musicology.
50 Norah Jones: Ravi Shankar's daughter has sold more than 25 million records in her own right.
51 Korda Marshall: MD of East West UK and the executive behind The Darkness and Muse.
52 Beastie Boys: The rappers have turned into political activists.
53 Mick Jagger & Keith Richards: The pair have made more than $750-million out of Rolling Stones tours since 1989.
54 Simon Cowell: Pop Idol presenter and music tycoon.
55 Robbie Williams: Former Take That member is planning new singles and a greatest hits album.
56 George Michael: The most-played artist on United Kingdom radio over the past 20 years.
57 Gwen Stefani: The frontwoman of No Doubt
58 Tim Armstrong: Californian rocker and songwriter.
59 Christina Aguilera: US pop diva.
60 Big Boi: Andre 3000's partner in OutKast
61 Bruce Springsteen: Rock veteran whose tours still sell out.
62 Cliff Burnstein & Peter Mensch: A&R men at Q Prime Management behind Metallica, Def Leppard and Shania Twain
63 Martin Dodd: Senior vice-president Worldwide A&R, Sony who masterminded Britney Spears's success
64 Timbaland: R&B producer of Missy Elliott and Aaliyah
65 David LaChappelle: Pop photographer who was given his first job by Andy Warhol.
66 Cathy Dennis: Former 90s pop singer turned songwriter.
67 Courtney Love: Key custodian of Kurt Cobain's back catalogue
68 Metallica: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammet, Rob Trujillio. Veterans of heavy rock.
69 Axl Rose: Front man of rockers Guns'N'Roses.
70 John Silva: Ex-manager of Nirvana who now oversees the Foo Fighters and Beastie Boys.
71 Sharon Osbourne: The power behind Ozzy.
72 Alex Jones Donnelly: Editor of music policy, Radio 1.
73 Missy Elliott: Hip-hop singer who starred in a Gap advert with Madonna (sorry, Esther).
74 Nigel Godrich: Record producer favoured by Radio-head and Travis.
75 Kelly Jones: Stereophonics frontman.
76 Beck: Individualistic artist whose record contract allows him to do whatever he wants.
77 Morrissey: Iconic former frontman of The Smiths.
78 Noel Gallagher: Oasis singer-songwriter.
79 Kylie Minogue: Australian pop singer who has enjoyed enduring success.
80 Irving Azoff: Manager whose clients include Christina Aguilera and the Eagles.
81 Russell Simmons: Head of a $300-million hip-hop empire.
82 Matt Bellamy: Frontman of West Country indie band Muse, who headlined Glastonbury on Sunday.
83 Josh Homme: Front man of Queens Of The Stone Age.
84 Geoff Travis: Indie mastermind behind the Strokes and the Libertines.
85 Janet Jackson: Still going strong despite "wardrobe malfunction" on stage this year.
86 Marilyn Manson: The weird-looking rocker and bane of US Christians.
87 Joseph Kahn: MTV video director who made Britney Spears's Toxic.
88 Lil' Jon: Rap DJ/producer.
89 Sean Paul: Jamaican R&B star who has duetted with Beyonce.
90 Alicia Keys: Singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a teenager.
91 Danger Mouse: Producer behind the Grey Album, a mix of Jay-Z and the Beatles.
92 Michael Parkinson: Saturday night chatshow host and Radio 2 DJ.
93 Vince Power: Head of the Mean Fiddler Group, the festival promoters behind Glaston-bury, Reading and Creamfields.
94 Jack Black: Star of the film School Of Rock.
95 Tim Westwood: Veteran hip-hop DJ.
96 Liam Howlett: Master-mind of The Prodigy.
97 Ryan Adams: Singer-songwriter whose second album Love Is Hell was rapturously received.
98 Rollo Armstrong: Dido's producer, co-writer and brother.
99 Michael Eavis: Founder of Glastonbury.
100 Mike Skinner: The voice of The Streets, credited with capturing Britain in 2004.
--Daily News
