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The cool factor- who has it?

My question relates to music and musical artist's performance and music. Who has that COOL factor?  In the past or currently. For example I think the Beatles had it and also Bob Marley. Today I think Lenny Kravitz (if for nothing certainly for his longevity).

Thoughts?...

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scthom
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David Byrne!

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limomangus
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Jim Morrison and the Doors, Bonnie Raitt,Greg Allman,David Bowie, Dave Mason,Roger McGuinn,Cher, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett,  Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles,Tom Jones....Rock and Pop...

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mahgister
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Lester Young was "cool"  and one of those who use this adjective...Chet Baker was  refered as "the Prince of cool" by contrast  but at this time this was a jazz adjective linked to black musicians.

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gents
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https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2822510

 

50's, 60's or 70's Elvis, he practically invented R&R cool.

 

 

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bgross
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Contemporary cool - Leon Bridges, Son Little, Jaten Collin Dimsdale (Teddy Swims) Black Pumas, The Roots and Quest Love, Joss Stone, lots of truly cool people out there today making music. 

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