Choosing 5 is an interesting exercise… I see why Matt Akatia calls it an ‘impossible question’, but here goes:

Dave Dobbyn — if you are a kiwi, its practically treason to not like his stuff.

Chrissie Hynde — absolute powerhouse

9 Inch Nails — just because

Def Leppard — I’m Gen X so

David Bowie — no reason needed

Ok, I would now like to hear from: Sandolore Sykes, Sylvia Baines and Liz Horsman