When Calco posted it I thought that maybe the Doobs had done a cover that I hadn't heard. Calco must have eaten too many disco biscuits (Quualudes)
plenty of artists can copy, but there is only one Freddie Mercury. Brad Delps is very underappreciated
I want to add more on @StaceyO point about this generation not having any icons. When you look at the Beatles, Stones, Michael, Aretha, James Brown, Metallica there are so many bands/artist that are performing now because of them or someone like them. The thing is they became their own band with their own style and sound. No one is starting a band with the biebs as their inspiration
Today's "icons" IMO would be Drake, beyonce, Adele, Taylor Swift. The one female artist who makes the most money is Katy Perry but I just can't with her. Take note @GDF, her money is Taco Bell related. Male musicians with the most money are One Direction and Garth Brooks.