The self-described oldest pop singer in America is named Jordan Miller. He is 91. "And a half," he stipulates.
Music icon Tony Bennett has set a new Guinness World Record. Bennett is the oldest person to release an album of new music following the Oct. 1 release of his album “Love For Sale” with Lady Gaga.
The Searchers are the longest running band in pop history.
Captain Sir Tom Moore
The song debuted at Number 1 when he was aged 99 years and 11 months, making him the oldest artist ever to land a chart-topper.
"After the Ball" (1892)
Before it was published, million-selling songs were unheard of. "After the Ball" sold five million copies within a year—as sheet music. The secret: a new(ish) concept called PR. Charles K Harris, one of America's first songwriter-publishers, cannily promoted his song.
Queen of Pop is a nickname most commonly associated with American singer Madonna.
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.
By the time of Hill's death in 2021, ZZ Top had become the longest-running band with an unchanged lineup in the history of popular music.
The first rock'n'roll record was 'Rocket 88', recorded by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats at Sam Phillips' Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Allentown Band (Pennsylvania), the oldest civilian concert band in the United States, has played a continuously active role in the musical life and cultural fabric of the community since its first documented performance on July 4, 1828.
"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond. "The Box" charted at No.
Susan Boyle (UK) was aged 48 when her I Dreamed a Dream album debuted at No. 1 in the US and UK. She is the oldest artist to reach No.
The overall oldest artist to have a No 1 record is the late Dame Vera Lynn, whose 2009 greatest hits collection reached the top spot when she was 92 years old.
Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul was unrivalled for decades when it came to having the best singing voice on the planet.
Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, is statistically the most popular musician on the planet, and no one else even comes close. The 33-year-old Canadian singer's success has seen him set two new Guinness World Records titles: Most monthly listeners on Spotify – 111.4 million (as of 20 March 2023)
According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.
"Friendship, health and serendipity have kept founding members Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr together since 1978. "(U2) lead an elite group of bands who have fought off death, drugs, dysfunction and ugly extended hiatuses to keep their original line-ups intact."
The Beatles
Comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, The Beatles are globally recognized and are credited with inspiring many famous musicians to pursue music. The most influential band of all time, The Beatles are creative and innovative, and a deserving band at the top of this list.
Kevin Ker, who doggedly oversaw the 437-hour live-music marathon at the Earl of Whitchurch Pub over 18 sleep-deprived days between March 17 and April 4 of last year, got the call on Wednesday morning saying that both the New York and London offices of the Guinness World Records had signed off on the Stouffville bid as ...