It is safe to say that British singers- the most popular in the world. Even American music cannot fully compare with English. The USA borrowed a considerable number of musical styles from the United Kingdom to develop its show business.
Kings of British music of the second half of the 20th century
The history of the English stage should begin with David Bowie- an artistic rock artist whom the world lost this year, 2016. His vibrant and experimental career spanned 50 years and began in 1969 with the composition Space Oddity. The musician was named the twenty-third artist on the list of the world's greatest performers of all time. Bowie was remembered by his listeners for his scandalous images, puzzle songs and insinuating voice.
Queen is a rock band that achieved widespread fame in the 1970s. From the mention of songs like The Show Must Go On and We Are the Champions give many people goosebumps. The group has 15 studio albums, 5 concert collections and hundreds of millions of grateful fans around the world. to the globe. Each musician in this group is the author of at least one song, which took first place in the British and world charts.
Famous British singers of the 80s, whose popularity went beyond home country, - this, of course, The Beatles. The group performed in the beat-rock style. British singers began their careers with covers and local performances. After a concert at the Royal Variety Show 1963 of the year The The Beatles woke up as sought-after artists. At the moment, only one of the “bugs” is involved in music - Paul McCartney, who, by the way, became the author of most of the compositions that were included in the first two albums and became world hits.
Not by England alone
Welsh singer and musician Marina Diamandis (pseudonym - Marina and the Diamonds) - a real diamond of the indie pop genre and British pop. The girl's career began in 2005 with the EP Mermaid vs. Sailor, which she created and sold without anyone's help. The unique 2010 album The Family Jewels received silver on the UK Albums Chart just days before its official release, as it was the fifth most anticipated new release.
The Electra Heart era was not as successful as the first due to the frequent postponement of song premieres. The album Froot, released in March 2015, and the Neon Nature tour returned Marina to the title of one of the best artists in the United Kingdom, America and Europe.
conquered the world
When talking about English music, it is impossible not to mention Adele’s soulful voice and sensual songs. The twenty-eight-year-old girl has three successful studio albums, is the winner of dozens of music nominations, and is a member of the Guinness Book of Records three times.
Such British singers, just as they had won listeners in their homeland, began to seek the attention of the American public. In 2014, Smith's debut album, In The Lonely Hour, sold over half a million copies in the United States alone. Sheeran's music record, X, topped the US best-selling chart in 2014.
Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys are truly accomplished musicians and British singers. Contemporary performers These groups achieved success not only among the public in the United Kingdom, but also in the USA and Europe. Arctic Monkeys are headliners in Britain and America with the phenomenal sales of their AM album. Coldplay managed to sell 701 thousand copies of the Ghost Stories album in a few months.
Britain's Emerging Artists
Counterfeit is a London-based band led by a musician, lead singer and actor who played leading roles in the films Sweeney Todd and The Mortal Instruments. Four guys create music in the style alternative rock. Tracks such as Hold Fire, Letter To The Everything, Family Suicide and Enough served Counterfeit to their advantage, thanks to which the artists held two sold-out European tours in 2016.
During the year of their existence, the guys managed to get onto the pages of the popular British rock magazine Kerrang several times along with such groups as Linkin Park Red Hot Chili Peppers, Twenty One Pilots, Muse, and other world stars. Official release of the first album in at the moment delayed due to Bauer's commitment to the Shakespeare series Will, but loyal fans patiently continue to wait for their reward in the form of studio recordings of mind-blowing and incendiary songs.
Great Britain is an island country in northwestern Europe, creative personalities which are known all over the world. Many may not agree with this rating. This list was compiled based on factors such as originality and social or cultural impact, which means that some bands you might expect to see on the list are missing.
1. The Beatles
The Beatles are still the undisputed champion of British music, even three decades after their breakup. Founded in Liverpool in 1960, they remain the most influential band of the rock era, having pioneered more pop music than any other group in the world.
The Beatles remain the best-selling group in both the UK and the US. Over the course of their relatively short career, they have scored an incredible number of UK chart toppers.
2. Oasis
Oasis formed in 1991 and quickly rose to fame, with the media often commenting on the similarities between the band and The Beatles. Long-term public interest in the group remained high but not exceptional.
Their sound took inspiration from the work of early rock bands. In many ways the group belongs to the genre Alternative Rock. Their songs have reached number one in the British charts eight times.
3. The Kinks
Influential English pop rock band with roots in Rhythm & Blues, Music Hall and Country music. Recognized as one of the most significant contributors to British music, The Kinks have continued to captivate audiences for nearly four decades. Hailing from Muswell Hill in London, The Kinks achieved tremendous success in the UK and later in America.
4. The Clash
The Clash - British music group, formed in 1976 in London under the influence of the music and image of the punk rock group Sex Pistols. The Clash are one of the first and most famous punk rock bands. Despite the band's great popularity in the punk scene, they also experimented with other musical styles, from reggae to hip-hop. Such a breadth of musical range, political uncompromisingness, and concerts full of energy and provocation brought The Clash major success, uncharacteristic of punk, at home and abroad.
5.Queen
The English rock band is known for its quasi-operatic signature sound and live concerts. Queen was formed in 1970, and its founders are Roger Taylor and Brian May. Later Freddie Mercury joined the team, who came up with the main name of the group. Before Freddie, the band included bassists Mike Grow, Barry Mitchell, and Doug Bogey. They were replaced by John Deacon, who remained in the musical community for many years.
6. Pink Floyd
The British group has retained fans all over the world for more than thirty years of its existence. Having developed within the framework of the psychedelic underground, the group’s creativity developed further in the mainstream of art rock - not by chance developed by the musicians musical style sometimes called psychedelic art rock. Over time, their work has undergone significant changes, but the best of what has been achieved has always been preserved and the group has never lost its taste for further experiments. The group's innovation was evident not only in music, but also in the use of the latest technical advances in studio work and at concerts. Thus, the group was one of the first to use laser and quadraphonic equipment, demonstrated slides, films, animation, etc.
7. Led Zeppelin
Formed in London in 1968, Led Zeppelin are considered one of the pioneers of the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal music genre. At the center of the group were the songwriting talents of guitarist Jimmy Page and the composing abilities of keyboardist John Paul Jones.
8. The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses - British rock band, who was one of the leaders of the “Manchester wave” at the turn of the 1980-1990s. Their 1989 debut album The Stone Roses quickly became a classic in the UK.
9. The La's
British rock band from Liverpool, popular from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers is the band's most popular member thanks to the hit "There She Goes". The group was formed by Mike Badger in 1984, and Mavers joined the group shortly after the group gained popularity.
10. The Streets
Mike Skinner, better known by his stage name The Streets is a rapper from Birmingham, England who pioneered the introduction of socio-political themes into the British 2-step/grime movement.
11. Slade
In 1974, the English magazine "Pop today" wrote the following about them: “Until now, there have been few rock groups that would have brought so many radical innovations and changes to their stage image, and would have been distinguished by such a characteristic image: clothes, style, manners.”. Many critics call Slade the most melodic rock band since The Beatles, but also "the most underrated... which was literally ruined by clever journalists".
12. T. Rex
British rock band formed in 1967 in London under the name Tyrannosaurus Rex as the acoustic folk-rock duo of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrine Took. They were one of the brightest representatives of the British Underground. In 1969 the name was shortened to T. rex; Having achieved great success on the UK charts in the early 1970s, the band became one of the leading figures in the glam rock movement and lasted until Bolan's death in 1977.
Top 12 best British music groups updated: August 16, 2017 by: Ekaterina Kadurina
A little about English performers and their songs that have become hits of all time!
The most famous English singers and groups.
Great Britain and the USA are famous for their performers on a global scale; in particular, these countries are considered the birthplace of rock. The most extensive development of the genre of this music took place in Great Britain, where the famous Beatles, Elton John, Take That, etc. appeared. Therefore, in terms of creativity and art, the British are very talented and famous, because many people from this country became world famous.
Music groups in Britain.
Business card of everything musical creativity The country became the musical group "The Beatles", but the world has heard a lot about The Rolling Stones, who are among the most influential in the history of rock musical groups. “The Beatles” is a legend of world culture that has long become a classic, in whose name a museum and a monument to the yellow boat glorified in their songs were specially created.
Since 1990, electronic-oriented music has entered the world. Soon the name of this group became known - “Prodigy”. Hurts, focused on the electropop genre, became an equally influential group. It is interesting that Hurts arose completely by chance, and the band members initially communicated only via the Internet - Anderson sent tracks by mail, and Hutchcraft was responsible for the vocals.
The group "Take That" is known to many girls who respect the 90s. The group's repertoire includes an interesting ballad « Babe » , which you can listen to in any mood. Take That consists of five guys who were at the peak of their popularity among teenage girls.
Popular English singers.
Who doesn't know about Elton John? For many, their acquaintance with English music begins with this person. Black singer Seal is also popular in the UK because... has a beautiful male voice. But you can have romantic meetings with the musical accompaniment of Simply Red, because the voice of this fiery Englishman unobtrusively sets you in a harmonious mood. George Michael's ballads are no less charming.
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 took fourth place as the most influential celebrity according to 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 has been awarded 6 Grammy Awards due to 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 recognized crazy artist. Her clothes, painted and dance style so whimsical and bright. 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.
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.
