Amazing that the list got this far and nobody mentioned Elton John. His songbook is so memorable.
In terms of musicianship I would have to rate Earth, Wind, and Fire as my top pick but I listen to The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and even Survivor (When Seconds Count), and Journey when I’m looking to rock out.
I lost interest in rock somewhere in the 1980’s and switched to jazz when the pop music business discovered heavy metal, boy bands, grunge, and rap.
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays are literally their own category closer to jazz and way beyond pop.
Those first few notes of "San Lorenzo" changed my life. Too bad Pat couldn't keep the original lineup intact for longer. When Mark Egan left, there was definitely something missing.