Continuing the theme of outstanding performers in the history of music - 15 male leaders from the top 100 best performers the heyday of rock music. In a survey and list compiled by an American magazine Rolling Stone 179 experts took part, including well-known figures in the music business.
Popular tracks: Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions,Friends Will Be Friends, We Will Rock You
Influenced the work of Excel Rose, Joe Elliott and George Michael
Freddie Mercury was like dynamite - his four octaves against the backdrop of a huge shimmering stage could make anyone swoon from the catharsis they received. Even when he was dying of illness, he continued singing until the very end. He was a fighter- Brian May recalls - Mercury could barely walk when the band recorded Show Must Go On in 1990. I told him: Fred, I don't know if you'll be able to record the vocals. And he answered me: I’ll do it fucking darling! He drank vodka and we started recording...
Popular tracks: Gimme Shelter, Sympathy for the Devil, Satisfaction
Influenced the work of Jack White, Steven Tyler and Iggy Pop
What Mick Jagger does is incredibly difficult, especially for someone who has only had experience singing music class. His sense of pitch and melody is truly amazing, his vocals are stunning and flawless - perfection of its kind. There are even certain songs where he becomes a different person. Take, for example, the same Angie or Emotional Rescue, where he sings in falsetto. Over time, his voice has changed and acquired different textures, which only makes his vocals stronger, especially considering his age.
Popular tracks: Dazed and Confused, Immigrant Song, Sea of Love
Influenced the work of David Lee Roth, Freddie Mercury, Tori Amos and Excel Rose
As a teenager in the West Midlands, England, Robert Plant was obsessed with American blues. When I heard the voice of Sleepy John Estes, I felt something otherworldly and at that moment I thought: I want a voice like that! One way or another, he got such a voice, because most hard rock singers, no matter how much they cut their chords, will not get such picturesque vocals as Plant’s. His voice sounds both new and not, at the same time it remains the craziest European mystery for everyone.
Popular tracks: Let's Stay Together, Love and Happiness, Tired of Being Alone
Influenced the work of Prince, Bee Gees and Justin Timberlake
Al Green's voice fits perfectly between romance and sex. He was and remains the last dominant singer of the spiritual era, his amazing falsetto can lead you into a state of unbearable tension or ecstasy. In the early seventies he lost his status as the most influential and sexy performer, however, recently his return to the stage has been gaining momentum.
Popular tracks: Oh, Pretty Woman, You Got It, Only the Lonely, Oh My Love My Darling
Influenced the work of Bruce Springsteen, Chris Isaak and Katherine Dawn Lang
Bob Dylan once said that Roy had the voice of a professional criminal. His work is often confused with Elvis Presley, for example his famous song Oh My Love My Darling often attributed to the King of Rock and Roll. His voice in the background symphony orchestra ushered in a new era for sixties rock. In some songs he sings so high that during one of theconcertsI thought he would get hit - Chris Isaac says.
Popular tracks: Yesterday, Hey Jude, Maybe I'm Amazed
Influenced the work of Elton John, Rod Stewart and Elvis Costello
Paul as an impressionist artist who had the honor of observing and participating in the recording of The Beatles' songs and greatest album White Album in 1968. His vocal lines are so elementary and his vocals are so good that it puts many outstanding music critics confused. McCartney proved himself to be one of the most melodic rock screamers, he studied vocals with his musician father, and from childhood he was fond of Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers, of course, he absorbed a lot from his communication with Lennon, but this does not negate his beautiful voice.
Popular tracks: I Got You (I Feel Good), Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, The Payback, Give It Up or Turnit a Loose
Influenced the work of Michael Jackson, Sly Stone, Prince and George Clinton
James Brown has never been just a vocal musician; he has a whole range of talents. He has the strongest inner voice and charisma. Whenever he went on stage, he always did lyrical digression, and his performances were both restrained and dynamic. He was also always a strong performer of ballads, from his lips they seemed to come to life.
Popular tracks: Superstition, Sir Duke, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I"m Yours
Influenced by Donny Hathaway, Maxwell and Adam Levine
His voice sounds like tears of joy, as if he is on the verge of screaming from admiring the world around him, and the music, in turn, heightens all the senses. Ribbon in the Sky – a good example, the song as a whole is very simple but very significant, here his voice has many different variations and makes him the colossal performer that he is.
Popular tracks: (Sittin" on) The Dock of the Bay, These Arms of Mine, Try a Little Tenderness
Influenced the work of Al Green, Tootsie Hibbert and Chris Robinson
All his work is a huge performance and he, of course, does not sing for money. Otis is not limited large range, but despite this, his singing is very strong and emotional. Every time he waited behind the scenes, like a boxer before entering the ring, and it was a pleasure to be on the same stage with a person with incredible magnetism.
Popular tracks: Like a Rolling Stone, Lay Lady Lay, Visions of Johanna
Influenced the work of John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Conor Oberst, Kurt Cobain and Tom Waits
Bob Dylan did what so many singers will never do - he changed the future, translated the popular songs of his time into new way, and we still live in a world shaped by Dylan's songs. To understand Bob's influence on society, one must imagine a world without the existence of Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Kurt Cobain and other vocalists with broken voices - their work simply would not exist without Dylan. In the sixties he was the voice of a generation. America at that time was full of superheroes, but Bob was modest and felt much more confident than the rest. After his arrival, all the dusty romance that had sounded before, like a covering veil, was torn from the eyes of society in front of naked reality.
Popular tracks: What's Going On, Let's Get It On, I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Influenced the work of D"Angelo, R. Kelly and Usher
Marvin's creativity cuts straight to the heart; he is an incredibly sensual performer. Even when he desperately sang about the state of the world, it sounded like he was confessing his feelings. Concert version Distant Lover\Beloved at a distance remains to this day one of the incredible concerts ever filmed. Thanks to this recording, you can feel his confidence, melancholy and many other emotions.
Key tracks: I Feel Fine, Strawberry Fields Forever, Imagine, Instant Karma
Influenced the work of Bono, Neil Young and Liam Gallagher
Lennon combined his intelligence with intimate ballads, making his songs truly passionate. He always had confidence in what he felt, and everything he sang was emotional, thereby leaving a piece of himself in the songs. The more he developed as a writer, the more he was able to show his voice in different contexts. For example, the breathtaking loneliness in the song A Day in the Life or raging pain in Mother/You had me/But I never had you. John went through a lot in his life, sometimes he had to give up one thing in order to get another. He always spoke the truth, felt that he had the right to talk about global things - this is what made his personality special.
20 The most influential female pop stars bring up the rear Gloria Estefan) is a 53-year-old Latin singer and songwriter who has won five Grammy Awards and sold over 90 million records.
On 19th place - Lily Allen- English pop singer who won the 2010 Brit Awards nomination for best solo artist. The first single of Lily's second album, starting at number one in the British national chart, stayed there for a month, while the album itself became the top seller in the UK in the week of release.
18th occupies a line Canadian singer, songwriter, music producer and actress Nelly Furtado¸ who took part in the first serious show in 2001 and has since sold 25 million of her albums.
American singer, songwriter and actress, Pink ended up on 17th positions. Alecia Beth Moore became a popular performer in early 2000. Having since won 2 Grammy Awards, 5 MTV Music Awards and 2 Brit Awards, Pink was voted Best Female Pop Artist between 2000 and 2010 by Billboard. According to the same magazine, she became the 6th highest-paid artist in 2009, earning $36 million in a year - and that’s just in the music industry.
16th became Amy Lee- vocalist of the band "Evanescence", whose repertoire includes the album "Fallen" - one of eight albums in the history of rock that spent a whole year in the US Top 50. The band's music is heard in ten feature films and computer games, and behind its composition there are as many as 2 Grammy awards.
On 15th line of the most popular and best-selling - Kylie Minogue ( Kylie Minogue) - Australian singer, actress and songwriter. Since launching her career in 1987, the 42-year-old pop star has achieved record sales of more than $100 million (including sales of 40 million albums and 60 million singles). In addition, Kylie was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her services to music.
14th the place went to a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer and actress Alanis Morissette. The star, who began his career in 1984 as a teenager, has since sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.
Shania Twain- Canadian singer, rightfully called one of the most successful contemporary country singers in the world, has become 13th . The singer's seven singles reached number one on the US country charts; her third album is in 7th place on the overall list of best-selling albums in Canadian history. Shania is also currently the only performer in the world to have been awarded Diamond albums three times in a row.
On 12th line is located Amy Winehouse is an English singer performing soul-pop with jazz motifs, recognized by critics as one of the leading British performers of the 2000s. Amy's career includes 6 Grammy nominations and wins in 5 categories.
11th turned out to be Shakira is a Colombian singer, dancer, songwriter, composer, music producer and philanthropist who gave 150 concerts in 100 cities in 37 countries in 2005. That year, over 2,300,000 people attended her concerts around the world.
American pop singer, actress and former model Whitney Houston closed 10 the most influential women, who conquered the world with their vocals. The star, having sold more than 170 million albums and singles worldwide, was included in the Rolling Stone Magazine lists as one of the 100 greatest performers of all times.
On 9th positions - Beyonce- American R&B singer, music producer, actress, dancer and model, declared the most successful performer of the 2000s by Billboard. and main radio performer last decade. Having sold more than 35 million albums and singles in the United States, in 2010 the singer was ranked second in Forbes' "100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the World."
8th the place, according to the magazine "Entertainment Weekly", was deserved by the American pop singer, dancer and actress Christina Aguilera, who has sold more than 42 million albums worldwide and is ranked 20th on Billboard's Artist of the Decade list.
Mariah Carey- American pop singer, producer and actress - on 7th top 20 line. Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, Mariah was named the best-selling pop singer of the millennium. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the third most popular singer in the world.
42-year-old Canadian singer, actress, songwriter and businesswoman Celine Dion became 6th , thanks to sales of over 200 million albums worldwide. Celine is also the only female artist to have sold over two million singles in the UK.
5 the most influential singers opens Cyndi Lauper- American pop singer, songwriter and actress, winner of the Grammy and Emmy awards. Total sales 57-year-old Cindy's recordings, including 11 albums and more than 40 singles, have sold more than 25 million copies.
4th the position went to Tina Turner- American singer and actress, whose musical career lasted more than 50 years. With approximately 180 million records sold worldwide, Tina is the recipient of numerous awards and her achievements in rock music have deservedly earned her the title of "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll."
Bronze the medal was awarded Cher- American pop singer, songwriter, actress, director and music producer. The 64-year-old singer is one of the few people whose awards include an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and three Golden Globes for her work in the film, music and television industries.
American singer Britney Spears ( Britney Spears) - on honorary 2nd place. She is recognized as the best-selling female artist of the 2000s and the fifth best-selling artist of all time. In June 2010, the pop star took sixth place in the Forbes ranking of the world's 100 greatest and most influential.
Headed the same ranking of the most popular and best-selling pop singers Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director and screenwriter, as well as the most commercially successful female singer to sell greatest number of their records among all: more than 200 million albums and 100 million singles. In 2008, the artist, who deservedly bears the title of “Queen of Pop,” was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Gifted people always attract public interest. Among them there are those who have managed to make fortunes from their talent. We invite you to find out who is among the top 10 richest singers in the world.
Madonna
Madonna is a successful singer, actress and entrepreneur. She was born in Michigan in August 1958. Full name: Madonna Louise Ciccone. The singer's career began in 1979. Over 300 million albums have been sold worldwide. Madonna entered the top 100 greatest composers and artists. The singer funds the organization Restore Malawi. She gives concerts that are aimed at attracting charitable foundations to help African peoples. Madonna has won 45 awards from the British Phonographic Industry Association. Her fortune is estimated at $820 million.
Jay Z
Jay-Z is one of the most famous rappers in the United States. His real name is Shawn Corey Carter. Born in 1969 in Brooklyn (New York). This performer has won the prestigious award 21 times. music award"Grammy". According to Forbes, Jay Z's net worth is $810 million.
Dolly Parton
This famous performer country songs. Full name: Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean. The singer was born in 1946 in Tennessee. Dolly began her career at a young age. During this time, millions of albums by this performer have been sold around the world. Besides vocal creativity, she has distinguished herself as a businesswoman, philanthropist, actress and instrumentalist. Dolly is considered the best country singer, and she is also one of the richest singers in the world. Her fortune is about $500 million.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is one of the richest and most successful singers in the world. She was born in Houston in 1981. The singer gained popularity in the late 90s. She performs in R'n'B style. The most famous song is Single Ladies. Beyonce is the winner of 22 Grammy awards and 24 MTV awards. Her financial condition is about 450 million dollars.
Johnny Mathis
John Royce Mathis was born in 1935 in Gilmer, Texas. He began his career as a singer in 1956. Performed in various genres(romantic, jazz and pop music). He performed songs that sounded close to the soft rock style. More than 350 million records by this artist have been sold worldwide. In addition to music, Johnny has successfully proven himself in acting and entrepreneurship. He is the owner of several companies. His fortune is estimated at $450 million.
Celine Dion
As a teenager, Celine Dion became famous throughout the world. The popular singer was born in the Canadian province of Quebec in 1968. Her full name- Celine Marie Claudette Dion. She performed songs in various genres: pop music, chanson, soft rock and R’n’B. Sings songs in English and French. In 2003, Celine was awarded the IFPI award for selling more than 50 million discs in Europe. And more than 200 million of the singer’s albums have been sold worldwide. Today, Celine Dion's net worth is $389 million.
Jennifer Lopez
Born in the Bronx in 1969. She not only famous singer, but also an actress, dancer, producer and fashion designer. Jennifer Lopez is one of the most highly paid actresses Hispanic origin. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk, which she received for her musical contributions. The singer performs in the genres of R’n’B, Latin and pop music. Her net worth reaches $360 million.
Elton John
British pianist, author and performer Elton John was born on March 25, 1947. Real name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight. Music career started in 1963. The celebrity has 5 Grammy awards to his name. His wealth is estimated at $350 million. Elton John is one of the top 10 richest singers in the world.
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers is his real name. famous rapper, actor and songwriter Eminem. He was born in the US state of Missouri in 1972. He began his career as a musician in 1988. The peak of popularity occurred in the 2000s. In total, the rapper's albums have sold more than 250 million. For three years in a row he won the prestigious Grammy Award. His net worth reaches $190 million.
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is a young performer originally from Honolulu (Hawaii). His real name is Peter Gene Hernandez. During his career, he received 5 Grammy awards and 3 other awards. In 2011, Times magazine included him in its list of the world's most influential people. His capital is $105 million.
Music is a happy component in our life. When we are under stress, music can help us heal our Bad mood. Beautiful music we need singers who have amazing voice to be a component. With their beautiful voices along with their fiery styles, they are becoming popular in the entertainment industry. Today, we present to you the top 10, most popular foreign singers in 2017. If you want to know who the most popular singer in the West, enjoy reading the list below.
Rihanna was born in St. Michael, Barbados in 1988 and she is a famous Barbadian singer, actress and fashion designer. She began her singing career in 2005, and her first debut album, “Sun,” was released the same year. By pursuing a singing career and with great effort, she has won 22 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Grammy Awards and many more. In 2012, she was ranked fourth as the most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine. In the same year, she became the most popular singer.
Born in London, England in 1988, Adele is a singer and songwriter. She began her singing career in 2006 after a friend posted her demo on MySpace and brought her to the attention of XL Recordings. Two years after signing the contract, her first album comes out and makes her famous. Later, the second album sold over 26 million copies worldwide. Moreover, she was awarded 6 Grammy Awards because of her beautiful voice for the movie “007”. Coordinates: "Skyfall". Due to her many achievements as well as her talent in her singing career, she is the second most popular singer in 2015.
A charismatic and gentle singer, Taylor Swift was born in Pennsylvania, United States in 1989. At the age of 14, she began her singing career. She is best known for her country songs, which have earned her 11 Country Music Association awards. Her soft and beautiful voice reaches out to the public, making her debut album sell out quickly and be downloaded frequently. Due to all these reasons, she is known as the third most popular singer in 2015.
Lady Gaga is recognized as a crazy artist. Her clothes, makeup and dance style are so whimsical and colorful. However, she is one of the most popular singers in 2015. She has won many awards, including 5 Grammys. Her debut album “The Fame” made her famous as it sold millions of copies. She was born in New York, USA in 1986.
Shakira is not only famous singer, but she is also a choreographer, songwriter and model. She attracts the attention of the public with her very entertaining performance. No other singers can actually move the hip spiral beautifully just like her. She won countless awards with her debut album “Hips Don’t Lie.” Among the numerous awards: Grammy, Billboard Music Awards and others. She was born in Atlantico, Colombia in 1977.
Born in California, USA in 1984. Katy Perry became famous with her single "Ur So Gay", released in 2007. She has won numerous awards including Guinness World Records and is known as the highest paid woman in music according to Forbes magazine.
A popular American singer, songwriter and actress, Beyoncé was born in Texas, USA in 1981. She has been a very popular singer for at least one decade due to her cute and beautiful voice. She puts all her efforts into the entertainment industry and tries to find fashion, dance and hairstyles to keep fans attracted to her around the world. She ranks 7th in the TOP 10 list of the most popular singers in 2015.
Miley Cyrus began her career as a singer in 2006 when she appeared as Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana. She emerged to later become a teen idol. Although there is a lot of criticism about her nudity and seductive antics, while on stage, she tries her best and doesn't let those critics ruin her fame. And after all, she is still one of the most popular singers to this day. She was born in 1992, in Tennessee, USA
The penultimate most popular singer in 2015 is Jennifer Lopez, who was born in New York, USA in 1969. In 1980, she began singing professionally. She remains the most popular singer in the world and has one of the best-selling albums worldwide. She is not only a singer, but also an actress, fashion designer and songwriter.
The least, but not the most popular singer in 2015, Cheryl Cole was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1983. She began her career in 1990 as a singer and later became a songwriter, dancer, entrepreneur, model and television presenter. Her stunning body of work along with her unique voice has captured the hearts of fans all over the world.