Great Britain is an island state in the north-west of Europe, whose creative personalities are known all over the world. Many may not agree with this rating. This list has been compiled based on factors such as originality and social or cultural impact, which means that some bands that you might expect to see on the list are missing.
1. The Beatles
So far the undisputed champion British music The Beatles remain, even three decades after their breakup. Founded in 1960 in Liverpool, the band remains the most influential band of the rock era, with more innovation in pop music than any other band in the world.
The Beatles remain the best-selling group in both the UK and the US. In the course of their relatively short career, they have achieved an incredible amount of number one positions on the UK charts.
2. Oasis
Oasis were formed in 1991 and quickly rose to fame, mass media often commented on the similarities between the band and The Beatles. Long-term public interest in the group has remained high, but not exceptional.
Their sound took inspiration from early rock bands. In many ways, the group belongs to the Alternative Rock genre. Their songs won the first positions in the British charts eight times.
3. The Kinks
Influential English pop rock band with roots in Rhythm & Blues, Music Hall and Country music. Recognized as one of the most important contributors to British music, The Kinks have continued to captivate listeners for almost four decades. Hailing from Muswell Hill in London, The Kinks went on to great success in the UK and later in America.
4. The Clash
The Clash are a British musical group formed in London in 1976, influenced by the music and image of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. The Clash are one of the first and most famous punk rock bands. Despite the great popularity that the group found in the punk scene, he also experimented with other musical styles, from reggae to hip-hop. Such latitude musical range, political uncompromisingness, full of energy and provocation concerts brought The Clash a major success, uncharacteristic for punk, at home and abroad.
5. Queen
The English rock band is known for their quasi-opera character sound and live performances. Queen was founded in 1970 by Roger Taylor and Brian May. Later, Freddie Mercury joined the team, who came up with the main name of the group. Prior to Freddie, bass guitarists Mike Graw, Barry Mitchell, Doug Bogi performed in the band. They were replaced by John Deacon, who remained in the musical community for many years.
6. Pink Floyd
The British group for over thirty years of its existence retains admirers all over the world. Formed within the framework of the psychedelic underground, the group's work developed in the further direction of art rock - not accidentally developed by the musicians musical style sometimes called psychedelic art rock. Over time, their work has undergone significant changes, but the best of what has been achieved has always been preserved and the group has never lost the taste for further experiments. The innovation of the group was manifested not only in music, but also in the use of the latest technical advances in the studio and live. Thus, the group was one of the first to use laser and quadraphonic equipment, demonstrated slides, films, animation, etc.
7. Led Zeppelin
Formed in London in 1968, Led Zeppelin is regarded as one of the pioneers of the Hard Rock / Heavy Metal music genre. At the center of the band were the writing talent of guitarist Jimmy Page and the songwriting abilities of keyboardist John Paul Jones.
8. The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses- British rock band, which was one of the leaders of the "Manchester wave" at the turn of the 1980-1990s. Their 1989 debut album The Stone Roses quickly became a classic in the UK.
9. The La's
British rock band from Liverpool, known from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers is the band's most popular member thanks to the hit "There She Goes". The band was formed by Mike Badger in 1984, with Mavers joining the band shortly after the band gained popularity.
10. The Streets
Mike Skinner, better known by his stage name The Streets is a rapper from Birmingham, England, who was the first to try to bring socio-political motives to the British 2-step/grime movement.
11 Slade
In 1974, the English magazine "Pop today" wrote the following about them: "Until now, there have been few rock bands that would bring so many radical innovations and changes to their stage image, would differ in such a characteristic image: clothes, style, manners". Many critics call Slade the most melodic rock band after The Beatles, but "the most underestimated ... which was literally ruined by clever journalists".
12. T. Rex
British rock band formed in 1967 in London under the name Tyrannosaurus Rex as an acoustic folk-rock duo of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrine Took. Were one of the brightest representatives"British Underground". In 1969 the name was shortened to T. Rex; having achieved great success on the UK charts of the early 1970s, the group became one of the leaders in the glam rock movement and lasted until Bolan's death in 1977.
Top 12 Best British musical groups updated: August 16, 2017 by: Ekaterina Kadurina
It is safe to say that British singers are the most sought after in the world. Even American music cannot be compared to English music to the full extent. The United States borrowed a considerable amount of musical styles from the United Kingdom to develop its show business.
Kings of British music of the second half of the 20th century
The history of the English stage should begin with David Bowie- an artistic rock artist that the world lost this year, 2016. His flamboyant and experimental career spanned 50 years and began in 1969 with Space Oddity. The musician was identified as the twenty-third artist in the list of the world's greatest performers of all time. Bowie was remembered by his listeners for his scandalous images, puzzle songs and insinuating voice.
Queen is a rock band that achieved massive fame in the 1970s. From the mention of songs like The Show Must Go On and We Are the Champions give a lot of goosebumps. The band has 15 studio albums, 5 live compilations and hundreds of millions of grateful fans around the world. the globe. Each musician of this group owns the authorship of at least one song, which occupied the first places in the British and world charts.
Famous British singers of the 80s whose popularity went beyond home country, is, of course, The Beatles. The group performed in the style of beat-rock. British singers began their careers with covers and small-town performances. After the concert at the "Royal Variety Show" 1963 years The Beatles woke up as in-demand artists. At the moment, only one of the "bugs" is engaged in music - Paul McCartney, who, by the way, became the author of most of the compositions included in the first two albums and became world hits.
Not England alone
Welsh singer and musician Marina Diamandis (alias Marina and the Diamonds) is a real gem of the indie pop genre and the British stage. The girl's career began in 2005 with the EP Mermaid vs. Sailor, which she created and sold without anyone's help. Unique album 2010's Family Jewels took silver from the UK Albums Chart a few days before its official release, as it was the fifth most anticipated new release.
The Electra Heart era was not as successful as the first due to frequent rescheduling of premieres. The Froot album, released in March 2015, and the Neon Nature tour returned Marina the title of one of the best artists United Kingdom, America and European countries.
conquered the world
Speaking of English music, it is impossible not to mention Adele's soulful voice and sensual songs. A twenty-eight year old girl has three successful studio albums, is the winner of dozens of music nominations, a member of She was listed in the Guinness Book of Records three times.
Such British singers, as well as having won listeners at home, began to seek the attention of the American public. In 2014, Smith's debut album In The Lonely Hour sold over half a million copies in the United States alone. Sheeran's "X" was number one on the US best-selling chart of 2014.
Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys are truly accomplished musicians and British singers. Contemporary performers These groups have achieved success not only among the public of the United Kingdom, but also in the US and Europe. Arctic Monkeys are headlining in Britain and America with phenomenal AM sales. Coldplay sold 701,000 copies of Ghost Stories in a few months.
UK up and coming artists
Counterfeit is a London-based band led by the musician, lead singer and actor who starred in Sweeney Todd and The Mortal Instruments. Four guys create music in the style of alternative rock. Tracks such as Hold Fire, Letter To The Everything, Family Suicide and Enough gave Counterfeit a positive spin, leading the artists to two sold-out European tours at every show in 2016.
During the year of their existence, the guys managed to get into the pages of the popular British rock magazine Kerrang several times along with such bands as Linkin Park, red hot chili peppers, Twenty One Pilots, Muse, and other world stars. Official release of the first album in this moment delayed due to Bauer's employment in the Shakespeare series "Will", but loyal fans patiently continue to wait for their reward in the form of studio recordings of breathtaking and incendiary songs.
20-ku most influential female pop stars closes Gloria Estefan) is a 53-year-old Latin American singer-songwriter who has won five Grammy awards and has sold over 90 million of her records.
On 19th place - Lily Allen is an English pop singer who won the 2010 Brit Awards nomination as the best solo artist. The first single of Lily's second album, having started on the first line of the British national chart, lasted a month on it, while the album itself became the bestseller in the UK in the week of release.
18th line occupies Canadian singer, songwriter, music producer and actress Nelly Furtado ( Nelly Furtado) ¸ who took part in the first serious show in 2001 and has since sold 25 million of her albums.
American singer, songwriter and actress Pink (Pink) ended up on 17th positions. Popular performer Alisha Beth Moore (Alecia Beth Moore) became in early 2000. Since then, having won 2 Grammy Awards, 5 MTV Music Awards and 2 Brit Awards, Pink has been named Top Female Pop Artist from 2000 to 2010 by US Billboard magazine. According to the same magazine, she became the 6th highest paid artist in 2009, earning $ 36 million in a year - and this is only in the music field.
16th became Amy Lee- vocalist of the group "Evanescence", whose repertoire includes the album "Fallen" - one of eight albums in the history of rock, which spent a whole year in the US Top 50. The band's music sounds at ten feature films And computer games, and behind her composition - as many as 2 Grammy awards.
On 15th the line of the most popular and best-selling - Kylie Minogue is an Australian singer, actress and songwriter. Starting her career in 1987, the 42-year-old pop star has achieved record sales of over $100 million (including 40 million albums and 60 million singles). In addition, Kylie was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to music.
14th the spot went to a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer and actress Alanis MorissetteAlanis Morissette. Star, having started his career in 1984, back in adolescence, has since sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
Shania Twain- Canadian singer, rightly called one of the most successful contemporary country music performers in the world, has become 13th . Seven singles of the singer took first place in the US country charts; her third album is at number 7 in general list best selling albums in Canadian history. Shania is also currently the only performer in the world to be awarded three consecutive Diamond Albums.
On 12th line is located Amy Winehouse(Amy Winehouse) - English singer, a jazz-influenced soul-pop singer, critically acclaimed as one of the leading British female artists of the 2000s. In Amy's career baggage - 6 Grammy nominations and a victory in 5 categories.
11th turned out Shakira- Colombian singer, dancer, songwriter, composer, music producer and philanthropist, who gave 150 concerts in 2005 in 100 cities in 37 countries. Over 2,300,000 people attended her concerts around the world that year.
American pop singer, actress and former model Whitney Houston closed top 10 most powerful women who conquered the world with their vocals. The star, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide, was listed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the 100 the greatest performers of all times.
On 9th positions - Beyonce is an American R&B singer, music producer, actress, dancer and model, billed by Billboard as the most successful performer 2000s and main radio artist last decade. Having sold more than 35 million albums and singles in the US, the singer in 2010 was ranked second in the Forbes "100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World" rating.
8th the place, according to the magazine "Entertainment Weekly", deserved an American pop singer, dancer and actress Christina Aguilera ( Christina Aguilera) , which, thanks to the sale of more than 42 million albums worldwide, is ranked 20th in the list of "Artists of the Decade" according to "Billboard".
Mariah Carey- American pop singer, producer and actress - on 7th top 20 line. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Mariah has been named the best-selling pop singer of the millennium. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the third most popular female singer in the world.
42-year-old Canadian singer, actress, songwriter and business woman Celine Dion ( Celine Dion) became 6th , thanks to the sale of over 200 million albums worldwide. Celine is also the only female artist to have sold over two million singles in the UK.
5-ku the most influential singers opens Cyndi Lauper- American pop singer, songwriter and actress, winner of Grammy and Emmy awards. The total sales of 57-year-old Cindy's records, which include 11 albums and more than 40 singles, exceed 25 million copies.
4th the position went Tina Turner- American singer and actress, whose musical career continued for over 50 years. With over 180 million copies sold worldwide, Tina is the recipient of numerous awards, and her accomplishments in rock music have earned her the title of "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".
bronze the medal was awarded Cher (Cher)- American pop singer, songwriter, actress, director and music producer. The 64-year-old singer is one of the few people who have an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and 3 Golden Globes at the same time, received for her work in the film, music and television industries.
American singer Britney Spears ( Britney Spears) - on honorary 2nd place. She is recognized as the best-selling female artist of the 2000s and the fifth-best-selling artist of all time. In June 2010, the pop star took sixth place in the Forbes ranking of the 100 greatest and most influential people in the world.
Headed same rating of the most popular and best-selling performers in pop Madonna (Madonna)- American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director and screenwriter, as well as the most commercially successful singer who sold the largest number of their records among all: more than 200 million albums and 100 million singles. In 2008, the artist, who deservedly bears the title of "Queen of Pop", was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Great Britain is an island state in the north-west of Europe, whose creative personalities are known all over the world. Many may not agree with this rating. This list has been compiled based on factors such as originality and social or cultural impact, which means that some bands that you might expect to see on the list are missing.
1. The Beatles
Until now, the Beatles remain the undisputed champion of British music, even three decades after their collapse. Founded in 1960 in Liverpool, the band remains the most influential band of the rock era, with more innovation in pop music than any other band in the world.
The Beatles remain the best-selling group in both the UK and the US. In the course of their relatively short career, they have achieved an incredible amount of number one positions on the UK charts.
2. Oasis
Oasis formed in 1991 and quickly rose to fame, with the media often commenting on the similarities between the band and The Beatles. Long-term public interest in the group has remained high, but not exceptional.
Their sound took inspiration from early rock bands. In many ways, the group belongs to the Alternative Rock genre. Their songs won the first positions in the British charts eight times.
3. The Kinks
Influential English pop rock band with roots in Rhythm & Blues, Music Hall and Country music. Recognized as one of the most important contributors to British music, The Kinks have continued to captivate listeners for almost four decades. Hailing from Muswell Hill in London, The Kinks went on to great success in the UK and later in America.
4. The Clash
The Clash are a British musical group formed in London in 1976, influenced by the music and image of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. The Clash are one of the first and most famous punk rock bands. Despite the great popularity that the group found in the punk scene, he also experimented with other musical styles, from reggae to hip-hop. Such breadth of musical range, political uncompromisingness, full of energy and provocation concerts brought The Clash a major success, uncharacteristic for punk, at home and abroad.
5. Queen
The English rock band is known for their quasi-opera character sound and live performances. Queen was founded in 1970 by Roger Taylor and Brian May. Later, Freddie Mercury joined the team, who came up with the main name of the group. Prior to Freddie, bass guitarists Mike Graw, Barry Mitchell, Doug Bogi performed in the band. They were replaced by John Deacon, who remained in the musical community for many years.
6. Pink Floyd
The British group for over thirty years of its existence retains admirers all over the world. Formed within the framework of the psychedelic underground, the group's work developed further along the lines of art rock - it is not by chance that the musical style developed by the musicians is sometimes called psychedelic art rock. Over time, their work has undergone significant changes, but the best of what has been achieved has always been preserved and the group has never lost the taste for further experiments. The band's innovation manifested itself not only in music, but also in the use of the latest technical achievements in studio work and live performances. Thus, the group was one of the first to use laser and quadraphonic equipment, demonstrated slides, films, animation, etc.
7. Led Zeppelin
Formed in London in 1968, Led Zeppelin is regarded as one of the pioneers of the Hard Rock / Heavy Metal music genre. At the center of the band were the writing talent of guitarist Jimmy Page and the songwriting abilities of keyboardist John Paul Jones.
8. The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses are a British rock band that was one of the leaders of the "Manchester Wave" at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s. Their 1989 debut album The Stone Roses quickly became a classic in the UK.
9. The La's
British rock band from Liverpool, known from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers is the band's most popular member thanks to the hit "There She Goes". The band was formed by Mike Badger in 1984, with Mavers joining the band shortly after the band gained popularity.
10. The Streets
Mike Skinner, better known by his stage name The Streets is a rapper from Birmingham, England, who was the first to try to bring socio-political motives to the British 2-step/grime movement.
11 Slade
In 1974, the English magazine "Pop today" wrote the following about them: "Until now, there have been few rock bands that would bring so many radical innovations and changes to their stage image, would differ in such a characteristic image: clothes, style, manners". Many critics call Slade the most melodic rock band after The Beatles, but "the most underestimated ... which was literally ruined by clever journalists".
12. T. Rex
British rock band formed in 1967 in London under the name Tyrannosaurus Rex as an acoustic folk-rock duo of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrine Took. They were one of the brightest representatives of the "British Underground". In 1969 the name was shortened to T. Rex; having achieved great success in the British charts of the early 1970s, the group became one of the leaders in the glam rock movement and lasted until the death of Bolan in 1977.
Top 12 Greatest British Music Bands updated: August 16, 2017 by: Ekaterina Kadurina
Music is a happy part of our lives. When we are under stress, music can help us heal our bad moods. beautiful music we need singers who have amazing voice to be a component. With their beautiful voice along with their peppy styles, they are becoming popular in the entertainment industry. Today, we bring you the top 10 most popular foreign singers in 2017. If you want to know who the most popular singer in the West Please read the list below.
Rihanna was born in Saint Michael, Barbados in 1988 and she is a famous Barbadian singer, actress and fashion designer. She started her singing career in 2005 and her first debut album Sun was released the same year. Becoming on singing career and with great effort, she has won 22 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Grammy Awards and more. In 2012, she took fourth place as the most influential celebrity according to Forbes magazine. In the same year, she became the most popular singer.
Born in London, England in 1988, Adele is a singer-songwriter. She began her singing career in 2006 after a friend posted her demo on MySpace and brought her to the attention of XL Recordings. Two years after signing the contract, her first album comes out and makes her famous. Later, the second album sold over 26 million copies worldwide. Moreover, she has been awarded 6 Grammy Awards due to her beautiful voice for the film“007. Coordinates: "Skyfall". Due to her many achievements, as well as her talent in her singing career, she is the second most popular singer in 2015.
A charismatic and gentle singer, Tylor Swift was born in Pennsylvania, United States in 1989. At the age of 14, she began her singing career. She is best known for country songs, which she has won 11 Country Music Association awards. Her soft and beautiful voice appeals to the public, making her debut album a fast-selling and frequently downloaded album. Because of all these reasons, she is known as the third most popular singer in 2015.
Lady Gaga Recognized crazy artist. Her clothes, painted and dance style so whimsical and bright. However, she is one of the most popular singers in 2015. She has won many awards, including 5 Grammys. Her debut album, The Fame, made her famous as it sold millions of copies. She was born in New York, USA in 1986.
Shakira is not only famous singer, but she is also a choreographer, songwriter and model. She draws the attention of the public with her very captivating performance. No other female singer can actually spiral her hip beautifully just like her. debut album"Hips Don't Lie" has won countless awards. Among the numerous awards: Grammy, Billboard Music Awards and others. She was born in Atlantico, Colombia in 1977.
Born in California, USA in 1984. Katy Perry rose to prominence with her single "Ur So Gay" released in 2007. She has won numerous awards including Guinness World Records and is known as the highest paid woman in music by Forbes magazine.
Popular American singer, songwriter and actress, Beyoncé was born in Texas, USA in 1981. She has been a very popular singer for at least one decade due to her pretty and beautiful voice. She puts her best effort into the entertainment industry and tries to find fashion, dance and hairstyles to keep her fans around the world attracted to her. She is ranked 7th in the TOP 10 list of the most popular female singers in 2015.
Miley Cyrus began her career as a singer in 2006 when she appeared as Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana. She appeared to later become a teen idol. Although there is a lot of criticism about her nudity and seductive antics while on stage, she does her best and doesn't let those critics ruin her fame. And after all, she is still one of the most popular singers so far. She was born in 1992 in Tennessee, USA
The penultimate most popular singer in 2015 is Jennifer Lopez, who was born in New York, USA in 1969. In 1980, she began singing professionally. She is still the most popular female singer in the world and has one of the best selling albums worldwide. She is not only a singer, but also an actress, fashion designer and songwriter.
Least but not the most popular singer in 2015 Cheryl Cole was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1983. She started her career in 1990 as a singer and later she became a songwriter, dancer, entrepreneur, model and TV presenter. The stunning performances along with her unique voice have captured the hearts of fans all over the world.
