If you could bring back one great artist that has

I don't know if anyone considered him great, but I don't see anybody mentioning his name, Jim Croce.

I've been passing over this thread for while now. At so many different points in my life, I would have picked so many different artists, including most of the above. As of today, right now, I'd bring back: Johann Sebastian Bach.
If he doesn't show up, I reserve the right to change my mind.

Unsound: You make a very good observation about "different points in my life". BTW, your right to change your mind is reserved! We'll see if he shows up!

I know that everyone is going to hate me for this, but it
looks like everyone else has already covered some of the
greatest Musicians. For a change of pace, I would put my
two cents in for John Barry. I figure he is atleast worth
two cents. Excuse me while I duck out of here......and..
..................NOW you can fire away! Last Response..
I'm out of here!

Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Kurt Cobain and Janis Joplin