1. Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, and passed away on June 25, 2009. He donated (at least) a remarkable 500,000,000 dollars to charity. Michael is also known as The King of Pop (a title given to him by Elizabeth Taylor) or under the initials MJ.
He is the creator of the best-selling album of all time, Thriller (1982), awarded 30 times platinum at the beginning of 2016. His other albums, Bad, Dangerous, and History, are all among the best charting albums of all time, and all reached the number one position in the US charts. Jackson was the first black artist whose music video (Billie Jean) was aired on MTV, and with that success, he broke down a racial barrier in the music industry. With his music and music videos, he revolutionized the world of pop music.
2. The Beatles
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were the members of The Beatles band. This English rock band was the most influential act of the rock era and the best musicians ever. They were not afraid to experiment with various genres, from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock and matching classical elements in innovative ways.
3. Freddie Mercury
Farrokh Bulsara, better known as Freddie Mercury, was born on the 5th of September 1946 in Zanzibari. He was a singer, songwriter, record producer, and lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen. Before becoming a part of the Queen band, he performed in 3 others. Freddie Mercury was known for his impeccable stage persona and vocal range in four octaves. He died in 1991 from bronchopneumonia. He is among the most popular musicians in the world.
4. Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is another world-famous American musician and actor. He is called "The King," and his hit singles Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, and Love Me Tender. After debuting in the film Love Me Tender, Elvis Presley focused more on acting than singing. The icon of rock-n-roll music left this world on the 16th of August of 1977.
5. Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on the 9th of August, 1963. She was a singer, actress, producer, and model. She released ten albums, three of which were movie soundtrack albums, and all of them were nominated diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Thus, Whitney Houston was called the most awarded female act by the Guinness World Records in 2009. This talented woman died on the 11th of February 2012.
6. Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, who is also known to be the Queen of Pop and was called "Madge" or MDNA. She is a talented and famous artist and producer, who influenced such pop singers as Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles, and Britney Spears.
7. Adele
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a famous outstanding English singer and songwriter. Adele's career started after her friend uploaded her demo on MySpace, and she was noticed by XL Recordings, who offered her a music contract. Her main breakthrough was the hit singles Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, and Hello, which made her release the second and third studio album successfully. She is now on the top charts among many other already popular artists and is making considerable money. In addition, she is among the world-famous musicians who have touched many by her songs.
8. Katty Perry
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, whose stage name is Katy Perry, is a great singer, songwriter, actress, and ambassador of UNICEF. Her hit singles are: I Kissed A Girl, Hot n Cold, California Girls, Teenage Dreams, Firework, E.T., Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), Roar, Unconditionally, Dark Horse.
Katy Perry is known to be one of the most successful women artists, who won 4 Guinness World Records,5 MTV Awards,5 American Music Awards,16'ASCAP Pop Music Awards,5 Billboard Music Awards,14 People's Choice, 1 Juno Award,2 Myx Music Awards,3 NRJ Awards,6 Teen Choice and a Brit Award for her amazing singles, albums, and music videos.
9. Taylor Swift
Taylor Alison Swift is a famous, successful American singer and songwriter known mostly for making break-up songs. She is a hard-working artist who made herself earn people's acknowledgment and fortune. Taylor Swift has released nine albums, Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, and Evermore. Being such a talented and diligent artist, Taylor Swift has achieved and won many nominations and awards.
10. Beyonce Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is a fabulous American singer and actress. She started her career being a young lady in the popular pop/r&b group named Destiny's Child. They released a few top singles: No, No, No, Say My Name, Bills, Bills, Bills, Survivor, Independent Women, Bootylicious, and Jumpin, but broke up in 2006. Since then, Beyonce decided to start her solo career. Being a solo artist, she produced such breakthrough singles as Crazy In Love, Single Ladies, Halo, Partition, Irreplaceable, Drunk In Love, Baby Boy, Beautiful Liar, 7/11, and Run The World (Girls). As a result, she has become the most successful and influential female artist and celebrity in the music industry.
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