In the long history of the American music, there are male singers who became great because their talent was not limited by the borders, it was so good that it left a permanent mark on the industry. Some singers could make one's tears roll down the cheeks, and some could become more celebrated for their commanding stage presence than just plain music. Today, we will talk about those male singers of the best times who not only made history, but also inspired millions of fans.

1. Michael Jackson: The king of the show!

One of the most renowned music industry individuals known for his classic songs and style is Michael Jackson. He changed the game of music performance, and such thing is still a reality today as you well know the number of popular hits topping the charts.

"Thriller" to "Billie Jean" or any other number of his songs, he remains to be all time unrivaled, crowned with 13 Grammy awards as well as a legacy that still sparks people's minds.

2. Frank Sinatra: The magical voice

Frank Sinatra, the man whose nickname literally corresponds to the charming and faithful color of his eyes, was captivating the listeners by the warmth of his voice and perfect intonation. The crowds loved his immortal songs titled 'My Way' and 'Fly Me to the Moon' and he was given Grammy Awards many times over. Sinatra is thus remembered as a musical icon of America.

3. Elvis Presley: the King of the Rock and Roll

Elvis Presley, with his combined style of rock, country, and blues, changed the face of music industry. One of his solo albums as to mention "Heartbreak Hotel" or "Jailhouse Rock" successfully became exceedingly even popular widen among quite huge audience that he was after assumed and placed on the top of Rock and Roll music genre consequently being the King of Rock and Roll. 

Along with that, he was the first ever music composer with an extraordinary imagination and consciousness which made him the best of his time.

4. Freddie Mercury: The front man singer

Magnetic and a bit aloof, the legendary leader and founder of one of the best bands of all time - Queen, the man who also considered himself the greatest performer on the planet - Freddie Mercury, retained a magical voice timbre and had been a great representative on the stages all over the world. Therefore, the entire world appreciated him for his unique style. 

5. Stevie Wonder: The Divine singer

The fact that by the time he was a toddler, Stevie Wonder had astounded the world to a major great extent and has left his mark in the history of pop music. He was an elderly man who sang and told stories in the way that he would write the song like no one before, with his soulful voice and moody music. It can be said that as the name of the album "Songs in the Key of Life (1982)" was the most-awarded winning albums, with multiple Grammy awards, and he was admired by fans from all over the world.

6. David Bowie: The music chameleon

David Bowie, the visionary and the eternal face of culture, has constructed a music world without any boundaries through his revolutionary way of doing music with his obsession for change and his avant-garde ideas. His melodic ballads "Ziggy Stardust" and "Let's Dance" are undoubtedly the reason he is a recipient of the most influential musician ever because music of today has been shaped by the way it is perceived now. In particular, he can be categorized as a music production innovator.

7. Marvin Gaye: The soulful singer

Bringing peace to mind and soul, Marvin Gaye recaptured his audience with his silky voice and socially conscious lyrics. It was the songs like "What's Going On" and "Let's Get It On" that were not only hits on the charts but also revealed Gaye's musical abilities to his persona as one of the greatest singers in soul music history.

8. Elton John: The piano man

Elton John and his crazy look as well as his powerful voice, rose up to the status of the world's best-selling music artist. From albums like "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" to "Rocket Man", John's most famous songs remind us all nearly fifty years later. "Rocket Man" received instrumental recognition and his songs still possess firm marks of acceptance, ensuring his legacy endures.

9. Prince: The Divergent Musician

As a great artist who bows to no limits and still dares, Prince transgressed boundaries with his multi-genre music and loyal fans. Prince has been one of the most influential artists in popular music with hits like "Purple Rain " and "Kiss," and hence, a cultural icon can't be named anything else.

10. Sam Cooke: The timeless soul

Sam Cooke, a personality who gave that name both to his favorite music genre and to the civil rights movement, masterfully combined his personal feelings and social problems. Songs like "A Change Is Gonna Come" and "You Send Me" still hold the top place, making Cooke a legend and a highly respected musician in American music history.

Conclusion

The ten of these endearing men not only gave birth to a musical genre but by making music they created music pioneers for the next generations. Their sounds, similar to their music, still cause a tingling - sometimes an unfamiliar feeling - in the listeners everywhere. Their music is not just outside the borders that we cannot penetrate, but finally, it enters us through our common experience. We all feel fortunate that those musicians have conveniently made a mark that is durable in the country’s cultural context.