1. Michael Jackson
4. Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson rose to fame with Thriller in 1982 that went to become the best selling album of all time. His other records, including Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and History (1995), also rank among the world's best-selling.
(August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
Major Awards and Recognition
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – twice
Guinness World Records – multiple
Grammy Awards – 13 times
Grammy Legend Award
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Estimated sale of 800 million records worldwide
2. The Beatles
(August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
Major Awards and Recognition
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – twice
Guinness World Records – multiple
Grammy Awards – 13 times
Grammy Legend Award
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Estimated sale of 800 million records worldwide
2. The Beatles
An English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960 has been one of the most popular commercially successful and critically acclaimed musical group in the history.
(1957 – 1969)
The band consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals).
Started with rock and roll in 1960, the group later worked in many genres, such as pop ballads, psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other forms.
(1957 – 1969)
The band consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals).
Started with rock and roll in 1960, the group later worked in many genres, such as pop ballads, psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other forms.
3. Bob Marley
Robert Nesta aka "Bob" Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (1964–1974) and Bob Marley & The Wailers (1974–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music.
(6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981)
Marley's best known hits include "I Shot the Sheriff", "No Woman, No Cry", "Could You Be Loved", "Stir It Up", "Jamming", "Redemption Song", "One Love" and, together with The Wailers, "Three Little Birds",[2] as well as the posthumous releases "Buffalo Soldier" and "Iron Lion Zion". The compilation album, Legend (1984), released three years after his death, is regarded his best-selling album.
(6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981)
Marley's best known hits include "I Shot the Sheriff", "No Woman, No Cry", "Could You Be Loved", "Stir It Up", "Jamming", "Redemption Song", "One Love" and, together with The Wailers, "Three Little Birds",[2] as well as the posthumous releases "Buffalo Soldier" and "Iron Lion Zion". The compilation album, Legend (1984), released three years after his death, is regarded his best-selling album.
4. Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presleya was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. He is popularily known by his single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)
No Female artist was closer to this list except Madonna who came at number 6 missing just by 1 place
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