1. Brett Anderson
Britain's most hermetically-sealed icon. Has few pop-star friends and exercises precious little influence on the wider zeitgeist. Of course, self-sufficiency is part of Suede's charm, but when potentional for global hegemony is at issue, they tend to fall by the wayside. Strangelove, only chart-threatening band that could claim a Suede link, recently suffered a terminal career blow when 'Freak' charted at 43. So he's on his own again.
2. Lee 'Scratchy' Perry
3. Sadie Plant
4. Julian Cope
5. Justine Frischman
The epitome of '90s London cool, latterday androgyny and effortless sex appeal. Small problem: no album since 1995, which means she is currently: a) Damon Albarn's common-law wife; and b) a part time member of Suede. First fact places her at position minus 654, second at about 143. Moderated to 256, with a strong chance of promotion next time.
6. Robert Downey JR
7. Bushwick Bill
8. The Aphex Twin
9. Perry Farrell
10. Ian Brown