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The most popular music bands of all time

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Music has surrounded people for a long time. Until now, scientists have not determined the exact date of its origin. With the advent of a new branch of history, music evolved, modified and improved. For each segment of time, there were most popular music groups. Fame came to many, but not everyone was remembered for a long time.

In the modern world there is an opportunity to listen to the works of a large number of musicians from different eras. Sony conducted a study to identify the most famous artists of different generations. Based on the data received, we present the 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 last of which was The Getaway of 2016.

Throughout the entire existence of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, they received as many as 7 Grammy Awards. Over 80 million people managed to buy copies of their albums, and this is without taking into account online sales. The most famous song is a song called “Snow (Hey oh)”, released in 2006. Now Red Hot Chili Peppers gather entire stadiums for their performances anywhere in the world.

9. ABBA

The next place goes to the musical group of all time ABBA. It was founded by 4 talented musicians, two girls and two guys, back in 1972. It lasted only 10 years, but during this time managed to win the hearts of many fans.

The peak of popularity occurred in the 80s and 90s. Then the group was considered the trend of a new culture. The song "Happy New Year" is recognized worldwide by millions of people. ABBA recorded 8 studio albums, which were sold to 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 created in 1981 by young like-minded people. The song “Star named the Sun”, recorded in 1989, brought popularity.

In the entire history of its existence, the musicians managed to record 10 studio albums, one of which became posthumous. Viktor Tsoi suddenly dies, returning home after fishing. The causes of the car accident are still not known. Many are inclined to the version of the murder of a domestic rock star.

7. Nirvana

Seventh place in the ranking of the most popular music groups goes to the Nirvana team. They gathered entire stadiums of loyal fans throughout their existence. The most popular song of Nirvana is considered to be the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit".

In the period from 1987 to 1994, the musicians recorded only 3 studio albums. However, their sales totaled about 100 million copies. The group ceases to exist along 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 genre of dance music. Recording the first studio album in 1975, “Take The Heat Off Me,” Boney M immediately explodes the disco-style dance floor around the world.

She lasted 15 years and traveled with concerts almost the entire globe. During this time, the musicians recorded and released 9 albums, which scattered throughout the countries in the amount of 200 million copies.

5. Led Zeppelin

The five leaders of the rating of the most popular groups of all time are opened by the Led Zeppelin team. It was founded by guitarist Jimmy Page, a native of The Yardbirds in 1968. In the future, “Led Zeppelin” awaits stunning success.

Thanks to their talents, the musicians create a completely new sound with unusual vocals performed by Robert Plant. Over the 12 years of their existence, they create 12 interesting albums.
The number of works sold totals 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 occupied 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.

A popular rock band was created by two best friends, who are still to this day, guitarist and backing vocalist Shura and vocalist Lyova. Unfortunately, only these guys remained from the basic structure of “BI-2”.
The group is now 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 name “Event Horizon”.

3. Queen

The third place in the ranking goes to the popular rock band Queen. The musicians owe her birth to Freddie Mercury, a talented vocalist of all time. It was he who helped to reach such unprecedented heights.

After the first album titled “Queen” in 1973, the group is noticed by a British producer. Finally, musicians receive worldwide fame after the song "Bohemian Rhapsody". Initially, the recording studio was categorically against this composition.

The peak of popularity began after their performance at the charity concert “Live Aid”. Millions of viewers around the world were able to get the performance of Freddie Mercury and his team. The group still has not split up, even after the tragic death of a soloist from pneumonia.

2. The Rolling Stones

The British music band The Rolling Stones is considered one of the best bands of all time. The foundation date is 1962. She made significant innovations in the culture of that time.

On their account 28 studio albums, sold in the amount of 250 million copies. The group exists to this day, now it is more than 50 years old. “The Rolling Stones” was founded by two best friends Mick Jagger and Keith Richardson, who began their career in the distant 1961.

1. The Beatles

The most popular musical group in history has been recognized as a group of musicians called The Beatles. Probably, these guys are familiar to every person on planet Earth. Since 1960, the cult musical group begins its journey to world fame.

Its composition consisted of 4 guys hailing from Liverpool. John Lennon and Paul McCartney become the most popular personalities of the time. However, their existence will not last long - only 10 years, but will remain in the memory of people forever.

“The Beatles” released a total of 13 studio albums, the last of which, under the name “Let It Be”, later became the most famous. Now Paul McCartney still performs with the songs of the famous band and collects entire stadiums.

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