Music has surrounded people for a long time. Until now, scientists have not determined the exact date of its origin. With the emergence of a new branch of history, music has evolved, modified and improved. Each time period had its own most popular music groups... Fame came to many, but not everyone was remembered for a long time.
In the modern world, it is possible to listen to the works of a large number of musicians from different eras. A survey was conducted by Sony to identify the most famous performers of different generations. Based on the data obtained, we present a rating of the most popular musical groups of all time.
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers
Our rating is opened by the famous rock band "Red Hot Chili Peppers", founded in 1983. Their name is translated into Russian as "Red Hot Chilean Peppers". Currently, the discography consists of 11 albums, the latest of which was "The Getaway" in 2016.
Throughout its existence, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have received as many as 7 Grammy awards. More than 80 million people managed to buy copies of their albums, and this does not include Internet sales. The most famous song is a song called "Snow (Hey oh)", released in 2006. Now the Red Hot Chili Peppers gather whole stadiums for their performances anywhere in the world.
9. ABBA
The next place goes to the musical group of all times and peoples "ABBA". It was founded by 4 talented musicians, two girls and two guys, back in 1972. It existed for only 10 years, but during this time it managed to win the hearts of many fans.
The peak of popularity came in the 80s and 90s. Then the group was considered a breeze of a new culture. The song "Happy New Year" is recognized by millions of people around the world. ABBA recorded 8 studio albums, which have sold nearly 350 million listeners.
8. Cinema
The group, founded back in the USSR by Viktor Tsoi, is familiar to every resident of Russia. It was founded in 1981 by young like-minded people. Popularity brought the song "A Star Called Sun", recorded in 1989.
Throughout the history of its existence, the musicians managed to record 10 studio albums, one of which became posthumous. Viktor Tsoi suddenly dies while returning home after fishing. The causes of the car accident are still not known. Many are inclined to the version of the murder of the domestic rock star.
7. Nirvana
The seventh place in the rating of the most popular musical groups goes to the "Nirvana" collective. They have amassed entire stadiums of dedicated fans throughout their existence. The most popular song of Nirvana is the composition "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
In the period from 1987 to 1994, the musicians recorded only 3 studio albums. However, their sales amount to about 100 million copies. The group ceases to exist with the tragic death of vocalist Kurt Cobain. Contemporaries called their songs "the voice of a generation" of that time.
6. Boney M
A revolutionary group in the dance music genre. Recording his first studio album in 1975, Take The Heat Off Me, Boney M immediately explodes the disco dance floor around the world.
It existed for 15 years and has traveled with concerts almost all over the world. During this time, the musicians recorded and released 9 albums, which were scattered across all countries in the amount of 200,000,000 copies.
5. Led Zeppelin
The five leaders of the rating of the most popular bands of all time are opened by the collective "Led Zeppelin". It was founded in 1968 by The Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page. In the future, "Led Zeppelin" will be a stunning success.
Thanks to their talents, the musicians create a completely new sound with unusual vocals performed by Robert Plant. For 12 years of their existence, they have created 12 most interesting albums.
The number of works sold is about 112 million copies in America alone. The group became the embodiment of many innovative ideas that will be used by many rock artists in the future.
4. BI-2
The fourth place is taken by the well-known Russian group "BI-2", the year of foundation of which is considered to be 1988. The creative period of the musicians is divided into several stages: Belarusian, Israeli and Australian.
The popular rock group was created by two best friends, who are still such to this day, guitarist and backing vocalist Shura and vocalist Lyova. Unfortunately, only these guys were left from the main team of BI-2.
Now the group is over 30 years old, but they still remain in the hearts of Russian listeners. During this period, they managed to release 10 studio albums, the last of which was released in 2017 under the title "Event Horizon".
3. Queen
The third place in the rating goes to the popular rock band Queen. The musicians owe her birth to Freddie Mercury, a talented vocalist of all times. It was he who helped to reach such unprecedented heights.
After the first album entitled "Queen" in 1973, the group was noticed by a British producer. The musicians are finally known all over the world after the song "Bohemian Rhapsody". Initially, the recording studio was strongly against this composition.
Their popularity peaked after their performance at the Live Aid charity concert. Millions of spectators around the world were able to enjoy the performance of Freddie Mercury and his team. The group has not yet broken up, even after the tragic death of the soloist from pneumonia.
2. The Rolling Stones
British musical group "The Rolling Stones" is considered one of the best bands of all time. The date of foundation is 1962. She made significant innovations in the culture of that time.
On account of their 28 studio albums sold in the amount of 250 million copies. The group exists to this day, now it is over 50 years old. The Rolling Stones was founded by two best friends Mick Jagger and Keith Richardson, who began their creative career back in 1961.
1. The Beatles
The most popular musical group in history is the group of musicians called "The Beatles". Probably, these guys are familiar to every person on planet Earth. Since 1960, the iconic musical group has begun its journey to worldwide fame.
Its lineup consisted of 4 guys from Liverpool. John Lennon and Paul McCartney became the most popular personalities of the time. However, their existence will not last long - only 10 years, but it will remain in people's memory forever.
The Beatles released only 13 studio albums, the latest of which, Let It Be, became the most famous. Now Paul McCartney still performs with the songs of the famous group and collects whole stadiums.