Here everyone will recognize

The Most Famous
Rock Stars
in
History

Of course, it will become clear after further elaboration what we mean is that these are actually among

The Most Famous
Rock Star
Equivalents
of the
19th Century

As to how anyone could became a rock star - equivalent or otherwise - at a time when the most popular song was "The Minstrel's Return from the War", you might learn a bit if you just click here.