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1. Taylor Swift. (Pop Icon & One of the Best-Selling Musicians of All Time) Listed In: Pop Singers, Country Singers. Birthdate: December 13, 1989. Sun Sign: Sagittarius. Birthplace: West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
- 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.
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.
- Elvis Presley, US. Watch this video on YouTube. The Can’t Help Falling In Love hitmaker released this single in 1961 and it topped music charts in the US and internationally.
- Michael Jackson, US. Watch this video on YouTube. This singer cum dancer released songs that remain on global playlists decades later. He started his career with his brothers in 1964 under the name the Jackson 5 later becoming the Jacksons before he went solo.
- The Beatles, UK. This English rock band dominated global airwaves with classic singles such as Love Me Doin 1962, and Please Please Me. Other songs that pushed them to stardom were From Me to Youand She Loves You.
- Freddie Mercury, UK. Watch this video on YouTube. He was the primary composer of the British rock band Queen. He is credited with writing international hits for the band.
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 ...
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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...
