Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
King of Pop is a nickname most commonly associated with American singer Michael Jackson (1958–2009). King of Pop may also refer to: Several other musicians, see honorific nicknames in popular music. King of Pop (album), a 2008 compilation album by Michael Jackson.
1. Justin Bieber. So here he is, the new King of Pop and the Grand Monarch of Music as well. Justin Bieber is, according to our figures, the most-streamed artist, with the second-largest social media fanbase after Taylor Swift (160 million follows across the two networks).
Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units.
Michael Jackson is the most decorated artist in history by a long shot.
The Beatles have the most number one hits on the chart, with 20 songs having reached that position.
No single person invented it, of course—people have created music and lyrics for tens of thousands of years, passing songs on—usually altered—from generation to generation. The oral tradition. Folk music. Popular music as we know it today in the West originated In the late 1700s.
1. Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin is often credited as one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Her ability to transcend genres and styles, such as rock, gospel, soul and jazz, has earned her the title of “Queen of Soul” and the number one spot on this list.
 Based on the findings, Axl Rose surpasses a Top 5 that includes Prince, Steven Tyler and James Brown.  Interestingly, David Bowie outranks Sir Paul McCartney, Thom Yorke, Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley and John Lennon.
'Up, Up, and Away' by The 5th Dimension (1968)
It's the only track ever to win a whopping five Grammy Awards, an especially impressive feat considering this isn't even a song that could win additional categories like Best Music Video or Best Song for Visual Media like other three-or-more winners.
- In just six months, Shallow sold more than seven million copies worldwide and became the most awarded song of all time (with more than 50 awards in 2019), which also makes Lady Gaga one of the most awarded artists in music history.
1. Beyoncé: 28. Yes, she made history at Grammys 2021: With nine nominations — and three wins — at the ceremony, she became the most decorated woman in Grammys history. Beyoncé, 41, first received Grammy love as a member of Destiny's Child, winning two awards for their No.
Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever. Jackson also currently has the highest number of albums on the list with five, Celine Dion has four, while the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Madonna and Whitney Houston each have three.
Drake has broken the record for the most top 10 singles in the history of the US Billboard chart, overtaking previous record-holder Madonna. The Canadian rapper and singer scored his 39th and 40th top 10 hits on this week's countdown, as the vocalist on DJ Khaled's singles Popstar and Greece.
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer and songwriter. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Frank Sinatra was the King of Pop in the mid-1940s; perhaps the first bearer of the crown. Elvis Presley was King of Pop from 1956, when he exploded like a supernova on to world consciousness, until 1960, when he emerged from the army and began his fade into a routine of bad Hollywood films.
Introduction. Elvis Presley is, quite simply, the King of Rock & Roll. In 1954, the performer kicked off a musical revolution by modernizing traditional genres such as blues, country and bluegrass for contemporary (and more youthful) audiences.
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