Beyonce and Diana are two very different performers. Beyonce has a stronger voice and it leaves me cold. Diana has a softer voice and inspires me like no other. Diana is a great actress on the screen and stage. Beyonce is a good performer but depends to much on sex for my taste. Diana broke down the doors that Beyonce could easily walk through (also it helped that she is light skinned). Diana has a interesting personality, Beyonce not so much. So it is really unfair to say she carrys on the legacy of Diana Ross. Diana Ross was the first female, African American global superstar. Beyonce will never accomplish all that Diana has historically.