I'll throw a few names out for discussion:
- One artist, whose legacy seems to be growing each day, is Dimebag Darrell. It's unfortunate that he had to die, but it certainly is helping his status as it did for others before him.
- Korn and Green Day. I lump them both together because they have certainly influenced a lot of other bands to basically copy them.
- Dr. Dre. His resume is quite impressive having worked with NWA, Snoop, etc. What would Eminem's career have been if Dre was not a part of it?
- Boy bands. I know, they suck. But the post-grunge era resulted in all of these groups. Granted, they'll be laughed at in the future. I'd also include pop singers of the American Idol genre to be included in this.