Sadly though, several of the world’s top-selling musicians have now passed, including Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. American band the Eagles have toured regularly throughout their long career. British psychedelic/progressive rock band Pink Floyd as well as rock groups The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin all formed in London in the 1960s, as well as The Beatles who began their career in Liverpool at the beginning of the decade.Īs of 2022, only a few of the artists who made the list remain active. The music of the 1960s is often considered revolutionary, with politically-minded music from the likes of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez achieving huge popularity and psychedelic rock becoming one of the musical hallmarks of the era. Most of the musicians in the list were born in the United States or the United Kingdom and began their musical career in the 1960s or 1970s. However, what is notable is that many of the artists in the list achieved fame and success several decades ago and were fortunate enough to have a lasting impact. The artists in the top twenty ranking for worldwide certified sales all made their mark in music in their own unique way.
What do the top-selling artists have in common?
All the artists who made the top twenty list are internationally renowned for their contributions to music and range from British pop-icon Elton John to American rock legends like Metallica. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units. Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Best-selling artists worldwide as of 2022
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