Best selling music artists of all time top 10
Here are the top 10 best-selling music artists of all time, based on various sources such as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Guinness World Records, and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI):
- The Beatles: Over 1 billion records sold worldwide. The Beatles are widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of popular music.
- Michael Jackson: Over 750 million records sold worldwide. Known as the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson is one of the most successful artists of all time, with numerous chart-topping albums and singles.
- Led Zeppelin: Over 600 million records sold worldwide. This British rock band is known for their iconic songs like "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love."
- Pink Floyd: Over 500 million records sold worldwide. This British rock band is known for their psychedelic and progressive rock sound, with albums like "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall."
- Queen: Over 450 million records sold worldwide. This British rock band is known for their theatrical live performances and hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."
- Adele: Over 400 million records sold worldwide. This British singer-songwriter is known for her powerful voice and hit albums like "21" and "25."
- AC/DC: Over 350 million records sold worldwide. This Australian hard rock band is known for their energetic live performances and hits like "Highway to Hell" and "Back in Black."
- Madonna: Over 300 million records sold worldwide. Known as the "Queen of Pop," Madonna is one of the most successful female artists of all time, with numerous chart-topping albums and singles.
- Elvis Presley: Over 250 million records sold worldwide. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley is one of the most influential musicians of all time, with hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock."
- The Rolling Stones: Over 200 million records sold worldwide. This British rock band is known for their blues-infused rock sound and hits like "Satisfaction" and "Paint It Black."
Note: The sales figures mentioned above are approximate and sourced from various online sources, including the RIAA, Guinness World Records, and the IFPI.