Stick 5 musicians from the past and present in a room together, and you're present and able to listen to their conversation; who would they be?

*brought on by..

Iggy Pop, Black Francis, Mark E. Smith, Isaac Brock, Tom Waits

not sure why, but seems like it could be awkward or interesting

Antonio Salieri, Mozart, Roy Orbison , Warren Zevon, and Sir Paul.
Edit. Sir Paul is as in McCartney.

Ani Difranco, Zach Delarocha, Tom Morello, Mos Def, and Dave Mustaine.

Just to screw with Mustaine.

Frank Zappa, Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright, Bob Dylan, and Miley Cyrus.
”Errrr…..., I’m like, I think it might be a good idea to mix some auto-tune in….”

Barbra Streisand, Cher, Dolly Parton, Patti Russo and Barry Manilow

David Byrne, Glenn Danzig, Aly Spaltro, Robert Smith, Morrissey

Joan Jett, Elvis, John Lennon, and… Cherie Curie? :D

Freddie Mercury and Queen

Wow… tough question.

I gotta go with:

Bach – master of counterpoint and the father of the common practice period
Mozart – A prodigy who was basically the “rock star” of his day.
The Artist (formerly known as prince) – Doesn’t matter whether or not you like him, that dude understands what it means to put on a rock and roll show
Les Paul – A true pioneer in fusing modern technology and popular music

and last but not least… me… (you think I’m missing out on this conversation?!?!?!?)

Edit: After a re-read of the question it says that I get to be at the table anyway, so I get to pick another. I’m going to go with Andres Segovia for his technical mastery of my favorite instrument.

@marinelife Yes!

I want in on the conversation, too. Miles Davis. Paul Winter. Aaron Copeland. Pyotr Illych Tchaikovski. Ravi Shankar. And in reserve: Babatude Olatunji.

Ok. I’m good.

George Gershwin, Ray Charles, Mozart, Thelonious Monk, and Floyd Kramer.

drummers
Stuart Copeland, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Ringo Star, Phil Collins

guitarists
Jimmy Page, Chet Atkins, Charro, Jeff Beck, Les Paul

unintelligables
Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Eddie Veddar, Bruce Springsteen