If you could bring back one great artist that has

If Bach came back, he'd probably hang with Keith Emerson.

But my main vote goes to Jeff Buckley because he died way too good, too soon.

I think that Paul Robeson would be a good choice. I suspect that he would be much more "at home," and therefore less radicalized, in today's society than in the society of his time, and politics and controversy would therefore not overshadow his immense singing (and many other) talents.

I have some of his recordings, and his voice was truly special.

Regards,
-- Al

I hear that, Almarg.
One of the greatest artists, and human beings, the USA has ever produced.

As a Rutgers College Grad in particular, I can relate to the Paul Robeson nomination.

Definitely an underappreciated talent in his day.

John Lennon, because the arc of his full life was important to so many.
Buddy Holly because of what he would have created. A true genius.