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the week’s most popular artists across all genres, ranked by album and track sales as provided by luminate, radio airplay audience impressions as provided by luminate, streaming activity data ...
- Tolsen
Oct 4, 2021 · At the top of the list, you’ll find “The Icons,” the 50 artists whose influence has changed music forever, in alphabetical order, followed by “The Essentials,” 150 nearly-as-important ...
- Pitchfork
Mar 4, 2021 · BTS have been named as 2020's IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year, an annual honour that recognises the most popular act in the world based on streaming and sales, including vinyl, CDs and...
- David Bowie. Nobody changed music as much as art rock chameleon David Bowie. A master provocateur confronting sexual conformity with his androgynous looks, Bowie’s ingenious personas (glam rock alien Ziggy Stardust, the steely nobility of the Thin White Duke) led the way in inspiring others to meld fashion, theatre and performance art with popular music.
- The Beatles. The Beatles have always been, and remain, a phenomenon. The timeless songwriting of Lennon-McCartney (Strawberry Fields Forever, A Day In The Life) and impeccable musicianship of George Harrison and Ringo Starr continues to inspire millions.
- Jimi Hendrix. When Jimi Hendrix arrived in the UK in 1966, no one could have predicted the earth-scorching impact he would have. Leaving other virtuosos like Eric Clapton in the dust, Hendrix’s bluesy proficiency on guitar and his exemplary use of riffs and shredding (Voodoo Child) was truly jaw-dropping.
- Led Zeppelin. In their respective fields, each Led Zeppelin member sits in the pantheon of most influential musicians of all time; together, as the greatest rock band of all time, their majestic hard rock sound is unlikely to be dethroned any time soon.
- Michael Jackson. As the King of Pop, it makes sense to begin the list with Michael Jackson. The legendary singer achieved fame at a young age through his musical family and their group, the Jackson 5.
- Prince. Our next singer is known for his flamboyant stage presence, extravagant fashion sense, and eclectic work. He’s none other than Prince Rogers Nelson, best known as Prince.
- Ed Sheeran. Just a little over a decade ago, Ed Sheeran started releasing independent EPs. He was soon signed to Asylum Records and wowed the fans with his debut album, + (Plus), in 2011.
- Ariana Grande. Our third pop artist is on a level of her own. Ariana Grande has a lot of “most” to her title: most followed and most subscribed female artist on YouTube and Spotify, and most streamed on Spotify and Apple Music.
Feb 13, 2021 · Stacker has rounded up the 50 most successful musical artists of all time. These folks have been trailblazers and icons. They've sold millions of albums and singles, performed countless live...
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1. The Beatles. Music Artist. Actor. Composer. The Beatles: Get Back (2021– ) The Beatles were an English rock band that became arguably the most successful act of the 20th century. They contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations.
