The best foreign performers. Foreign pop and disco groups of the eighties
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10 centimeters cubed (10cc)- An English pop group from the 70s. Known as an experimental group that borrows styles from the 60s and refines them for a modern sound. Throughout the decade, the group has had world hits more than once. The most famous songs of the group: "Donna", "Rubber Bullets", "I’m Not in Love" and others.
ABBA (ABBA)
ABBA - Legendary Swedish pop group of the 70s. The most successful group in Europe. Since 1973 and the song "Waterloo" the group has constantly held the top of the charts of the world. The most famous song is difficult to determine as so many songs are still extremely popular.
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Arabesque
Arabesque - German girl pop group of the late 70s. Thanks to the fashion trend of those years for girl groups and after the recording of the hit "Hello Mr. Monkey" in 1977, the group became famous in Europe.
Blondie
Blondie - Pop group of the late 70s from the USA. The bright and memorable appearance of the group's soloist and the breakthrough first album "Parallel Lines" raised the group's rating to the first line of the American music charts in 1978. The most famous hits are "Call Me" and "Heart of Glass".
America (America)
America - American pop group of the 70s, working in the style of folk-pop. They achieved popularity only 1 year later, after the release of their first self-titled album. The group's most famous hits are "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair".
Bee Gees
Bee Gees - A very popular British pop group of the 70s. After its creation, the group worked in the style of rock, but only after changing direction in the mid-70s to dance music, the group really became famous all over the world. The band's greatest hits: "Stayin" Alive "," You Should Be Dancing "and many others.
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers- American pop-rock band of the 70s. World fame came only in the late 70s, after the release of the famous album "Minute by Minute" and the mega-hit "What a Fool Believes", which was recognized as the best song of 1979.
Boney M
Boney M - A very famous German band working in the style of disco... Became widely known in 1975, thanks to extraordinary talent producer and author of most of the super-hits of the Frank Farian group. It is very popular in Russia to this day.
Mud (Mud)
Mud is an English pop-rock band of the 70s. The main direction in his work was the power-pop style, which was very popular in the early 70s. The peak of popularity was in the mid-70s and the singles "Tiger Feet", "Crazy" and a number of other songs were released.
Guru-Guru
Guru-Guru (Guru-Guru) - German group, came out on world stage in the mid 70s. The main direction in music is kraut rock (a mixture of rock and electronic dance music). One of the few long-lived groups that still work in the same composition.
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5- Pop group from the 70s from the USA. The group consisted of 5 brothers. Among them, the youngest was the famous later Michael Jackson(in the center). The most popular songs of the group: "Support me (I Want You Back)", "The love that you keep (The Love you Save) "," I’ll Be There "and others.
Dr. Hook
Dr. Hook- A US pop-rock group that gained recognition in the early 70s. A distinctive feature of the group was considered to be satirical lyrics and theatrical performances at concerts. Their songs "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover Of Rolling Stone" are famous all over the world.
- An English pop-rock band of the 70s. The peak of the group's creativity is the mid-70s. The group released big number albums and many world famous hits such as "Ticket To The Moon" and "Calling America".
ZZ Top
ZZ Top is a famous American blues band that gained popularity in the 70s. A distinctive feature of the group is the image (huge beards and cowboy outfit) and sarcastic lyrics.
Caravan
Caravan (Caravan) - English group that achieved popularity in the late 70's. Vivid masquerade of costumes and theatrical performance on stage during concerts distinguish the group. Especially loved in Russia. Their hits "Samurai", "Moscow" and others are very famous.
Wings
Wings is an English pop-rock band of the 70s - a project of the legendary Paul McCartney and his wife Linda. Thanks to the worldwide fame of the ex-Beatle, the group was successful throughout the decade.
- American disco group of the 70s. Glory came after recording the song "Rock Your Baby" in 1974. Their songs were certainly present in the programs of discos and were very popular.
Maybe (Can)
Maybe (Can) is a German pop-rock band from the 70s. She worked in the styles of kraut rock and experimental rock. A very large role was given to solo on keyboard instruments... The peak of the group's popularity was in the early 70s, when the Japanese soloist, Kenji Suzuki, joined the group. The group's most famous hits are "Vitamin C", "Spoon" and "I Want More". The group is one of the pioneers of electronic music.
Roxy Music
Roxy Music- An English pop-rock band of the 70s, working in the art-rock style ( Pure music and vocals. The main musical instrument is a synthesizer). Glory to the group came after recording the hit "Virginia Plain", which immediately climbed to # 4 in the UK charts in 1972. The group's most famous hit is "Love Is the Drug".
Eagles
The Eagles are an American pop-rock band from the 70s that brought together country, pop and soft rock. One of the most successful bands of the 70s - 80s. The group released a lot of hits that topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Third in the world for commercial success. The most famous hits are "Hotel California", "Witchy Woman" and many others.
Carpenters
Carpenters - A very famous American duo in the 70s, which consisted of the sister and brother of the Carpenters. The melodic and soulful songs of the duo were very different from the fashionable, at the time, heavy and challenging music. The most famous songs duos are: "Yesterday once more" and "It takes a lot to be closer to you (They long to be Close to you)"
Throbbing Gristle
Throbbing Gristle- An English pop group of the 70s, which laid the foundation for the development of the industrial style. Complex musical parts on keyboards and various specials. the effects quickly gained popularity among the people in the mid-70s. Their defiant and provocative lyrics drew fierce criticism from the critics of the time, which made the group even more popular.
Power plant (Kraftwerk)
Power plant (Kraftwerk)- German musical group of the 70s, which made a great contribution to the development of electro-pop and techno-pop styles. The first to apply voice modulation through a synthesizer. The abundance of specials. effects at the concerts gave the band's performances a special flavor. The most famous compositions bands: "The Robots" and "Tour de France".
Faust
Faust (Faust) - German band of the 70s, working in the style of kraut-rock. The group has become the epitome of the German Kraut throughout the world. The group became famous only 5 years after its creation, since the kraut rock niche was very competitive. But in the mid-70s she received the status of a German rock legend.
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac- Famous Anglo-American pop group of the 70s - 90s. World fame came to the group in the mid-70s, after the recording of the breakthrough album "Fleetwood Mac". The most famous hits of the team: "Rhiannon", "Dreams", "Don’t Stop" and many others.
Bread
Bread - American soft rock band from the 70s. Played in a rock style bordering on dance music... The first success came after the release of the hits "Baby I" m A Want You "," Everything I Own "and" Guitar Man ", which received worldwide recognition.
20-ku most influential female pop stars round out Gloria Estefan) - 53-year-old Latino american singer and a songwriter who has won five Grammy awards and has sold over 90 million of her recordings.
On the 19th place - Lily Allen is an English pop singer who won the 2010 Brit Awards for Best Solo Female Artist. The first single of Lily's second album, having started at number one on the UK national charts, stayed there for a month, while the album itself became the bestseller in the UK in the week of its release.
18th the line is occupied by canadian singer, song's author, music producer and actress Nelly Furtado¸ took part in the first major show in 2001 and has sold 25 million of its albums since then.
American singer, songwriter and actress, Pink ended up on 17th position. Alisha Beth Moore became a popular performer in early 2000. Winning 2 Grammy Awards since then, 5 MTV Awards Music Awards"and 2 Brit Awards, Pink was named the best pop artist from 2000 to 2010 by the American Billboard magazine. According to the same magazine, she became the 6th most paid artist in 2009. earning $ 36 million in a year - and this is only in the music field.
16th became Amy Lee- vocalist of the group "Evanescence", whose repertoire includes the album "Fallen" - one of eight albums in the history of rock, which whole year held in the US Top 50. The band's music sounds at ten feature films and computer games, and behind its members - as many as 2 Grammy awards.
On the 15th line of the most popular and sold - Kylie Minogue is an Australian singer, actress and songwriter. Starting her career in 1987, the 42-year-old pop star achieved record sales of over $ 100 million (including 40 million album and 60 million singles sales). In addition, Kylie was awarded the Order British empire for services in music.
14th place went to a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer and actress Alanis Morissette... The star, having begun her career in 1984 as a teenager, has since sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
Shania Twain- Canadian singer, rightfully named one of the most successful contemporary country music performers in the world, became 13th ... The singer's seven singles topped the US country charts; her third album is the 7th best-selling album in Canadian history. Also Shania is currently the only performer in the world, awarded three times in a row "Diamond" albums.
On the 12th line is located Amy Winehouse(Amy Winehouse) is an English soul-pop singer with a jazz theme, critically acclaimed as one of the leading British performers of the 2000s. Amy's career bag includes 6 Grammy nominations and a victory in 5 categories.
11th turned out Shakira - colombian singer, dancer, songwriter, composer, music producer and philanthropist, who gave 150 concerts in 2005 in 100 cities in 37 countries. That year, over 2,300,000 people attended her concerts around the world.
American pop singer, actress and former model Whitney Houston closed 10-ku the most influential women who conquered the world with their vocals. The star, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide, is listed on Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
On the 9th positions - Beyonce is an American R&B performer, music producer, actress, dancer and model, declared by Billboard as the most successful female performer of the 2000s. and the main radio singer last decade... Having sold more than 35 million albums and singles in the United States, the singer was ranked # 2 on Forbes's “World's 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities” in 2010.
8th place, according to the magazine "Entertainment Weekly", earned an American pop singer, dancer and actress Christina Aguilera ( Christina aguilera) , which has sold over 42 million albums worldwide, is ranked 20th on Billboard's Artist of the Decade list.
Mariah Carey- American pop singer, producer and actress - on 7th line top-20. Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, Mariah has been named the best-selling pop singer of the millennium. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the third most popular female singer in the world.
42-year-old Canadian singer, actress, songwriter and businesswoman Celine Dion became 6th , thanks to the sale of over 200 million albums worldwide. Celine is also the only female artist to have sold over two million singles in the UK.
5-ku the most influential singers opens Cyndi Lauper is an American pop singer, songwriter and actress, winner of the Grammy and Emmy awards. Total sales of the 57-year-old Cindy's recordings, which include 11 albums and over 40 singles, exceed 25 million copies.
4th position went to Tina Turner- American singer and actress, whose musical career lasted for over 50 years. Tina, whose records have sold about 180 million copies worldwide, is the recipient of numerous awards, and her achievements in rock music deservedly earned her the title of "Queen of Rock and Roll".
Bronze medal awarded Cher- American pop singer, songwriter, actress, director and music producer. The 64-year-old singer is one of the few people who have won Oscars, Grammy, Emmy and 3 Golden Globes for their work in the film, music and television industries.
American singer Britney Spears- at the honorary 2nd location. She is voted the best-selling female performer of the 2000s and the 5th best-selling performer of all time. In June 2010, the pop star was ranked sixth in the Forbes ranking of the world's 100 greatest and most influential.
Headed the same rating of the most popular and best-selling performers in pop Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director, and screenwriter, as well as the most commercially successful singer-songwriter the largest number their records among all: more than 200 million albums and 100 million singles. In 2008, the Queen of Pop artist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In the first place in the list of the most famous singers - Madonna These celebrities aren't just talented, adorable, and successful. They made a tremendous contribution to the development of show business not only in America, but throughout the world. Therefore, their names are heard by millions of people around the world. They are America's most popular singers. It is with these ladies that your today's acquaintance will take place, which will take place within the framework of our article entitled: "The most famous American singers."
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This rating of the most famous American female singers was compiled on the basis of data related to the number of sales of their CDs, concerts, touring tours and just great love from the fans. So, who are they, the famous singers of America? Let's finally get to know them.
We will say two words about our twenty ...
Before we tell the details about each of them, let's form a leaderboard:
- Madonna
- Britney Spears
- Tina Turner
- Cindy Lauper
- Avril Ramona Lavigne
- Mariah Carey
- Christine Aguilera
- Katy Perry
- Whitney Houston
- Alisha Keys
- Rihanna
- Gwen Rene Stephanie
- Lady Gaga
- Beyonce
- Emmy Lee
- Nelly Furtado
- Fergie
- Gloria Estefan
And we will start from the last twentieth place in our rating, where the 53-year-old latin american singer who not only sings, but also writes the lyrics and music of her songs Gloria Estefan... Throughout her career in show business, Gloria managed to sell more than 90 million records of her songs. In addition, the singer was awarded five times honorary prize Grammy. The most famous music critics Estefan has been called the queen of Latin American pop music more than once.
The 19th place is occupied by the American singer, designer and actress Stacy Ann Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie... The famous "Black Hay Piss", where since 2011 Fergie became the vocalist of this hip-hop and pop group, brought the singer enormous popularity. In addition, the singer is actively involved in solo career... But her solo album, which was released in 2006, was named three times platinum and took first place in the prestigious TOPs not only in America, but also in Europe.
Popular "brutal" American singer, songwriter and performer of her songs and part-time actress, Alisha Beth Moore, she Pink ranked 18th on the list of "Famous American Singers". Pink's popularity peaked in 2000. The singer has five MTV awards, two Grammy awards and two Brit Evards awards. Also, the singer has been called the best pop singer and one of the highest paid artists in the music field more than once.
The 17th place is occupied by a popular singer, music producer and just a beauty Nelly Furtado... It was Furtado who managed to sell a record number of her albums, in the amount of 25 million.
Vocalist famous rock band"Evanesenses" Emmy Lee took the 16th place in our TOP. On the account of the singer not only the famous songs of the group, but also the musical album "Fallen", which is included in her repertoire. It was this album that was named one of eight in the entire history of rock, which was able to occupy a leading place in the rating lists throughout the year. By the way, Emmy is the owner of two Grammy awards.
Beyonce Giselle Knowles, aka Beyonce took the 15th place. This American RNBI-style performer, music producer, actress, dancer and, in addition, model, began her career in the 1990s, when she was a soloist female group Destinus Child. At that time, this group was the best-selling group in the whole world (more than 35 million albums and singles). On the this moment the singer has an active solo career. In 2010, Beyoncé was named one of the most influential musicians in the world by Fobs magazine.
The most shocking American singer, dancer, DJ and composer Lady Gaga(Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta), ranked 14th. The singer has 5 Grammy awards, 13 WMA awards, and sales of her singing in 2011 exceeded 69 million and 22 million albums.
American singer, actress, producer and designer Gwen Rene Stephanie settled in 13th place. The singer began her career in 1986 in the pop-rock group No Doubt. It is thanks to Stephanie that this group has become one of the most popular in the world. Solo songs the singers have been named among the top-selling singers worldwide.
Robin Rihanna Fenty, aka Rihanna, took 12th place in our rating. The singer's first album, which was released in 2005, immediately hit the top ten. Rihanna managed to sell more than twenty million albums and sixty million singles, so she can be safely called the most popular singer. Rihanna has 4 Grammy awards and 4 American Music Awards behind her shoulders.
American singer, poet, pianist and composer, performing in styles such as rhythm and blues, soul, neosoul Alisha Keys placed in 11th place, adding to the American bowels of show business. Alisha is not only one of the most popular performers, she has 14 Grammy awards.
And the pop singer rounded out the top ten Whitney Houston... During her career, Houston was able to sell 170 million albums and singles. In addition, Whitney holds the honorary status of the most popular singer of all time.
On the 9th position was no less popular Katy Perry... Katie not only has great amount awards in the world of music, it still has the unique ability to create hits that can immediately hit the first lines of the world charts.
We decided to give the 8th place deservedly Christine Aguilera... This American pop singer not only sold 42 million of her albums, but also made it to the Top 20 "Famous American Artists of the Decade."
Avril Ramona Lavigne this year she was named the most popular singer in the United States. More than 11 million of her albums have been sold worldwide. Thanks to this, Avril was able to take the 10th place in the rating for commercial success and the 6th line of our TOP.
A few words about leaders
And the top five of our list of "famous American singers" included: American pop singer, winner of such awards as "Grammy" and "Emmy" Cindy Lauper, on account of which 25 million copies of sold albums. The singer who devoted more than 50 years to show business Tina Turner, on account of which 180 million album sales and the title of "Queen of Rock and Roll". Film director, music producer and famous American singer Cher, which even has an Oscar in its collection of awards. Britney Spears, recognized as not only the world's best-selling singer in the 2000s, but also one of the most influential celebrities in the world. And of course Madonna... It is this American performer, songwriter, producer, actress, director and screenwriter who is recognized as the most popular and commercially successful singer... Madonna has about 200 million albums and 100 million singles on her account. And since 2008, the singer has been wearing honorary title"Queens of Pop".
Nearly authoritative and foreign, namely - British, magazine New musical express conducted a survey in which twenty outstanding musical performers in the history of music. More than 10 million people took part in the survey, which indicates a relatively large audience coverage. Nevertheless, like everything like that, the results of this action are very, very controversial. But that’s why she’s statistics, so as not to have anything to do with life. For some reason, for some reason, my interests do not always coincide, so to speak, with the people's jury in the Miss Bikini and others like him.
The leader in the poll is the deceased Michael Jackson, with the result in 9.2
points from 10
possible recognized as the best performer in the same music history. Not wanting to slander this wonderful "singer", nevertheless, for me his victory is more likely a big misunderstanding than a pattern. The performer is primarily a vocalist, and which vocalist is from Jackson? If we compare him with Kirkorov, then he is incomparable, but when such names are next to them in the list in the form of competitors, then the singer's first place looks just ridiculous. Yes, he is a great showman, super duper dancer, the best performer of pop ideas among the masses, but by no means the best performer of songs. That's what it means to leave on time. Where is the world heading?
In general, all polls, ratings and other measures of pathos are unknown to anyone, they are called differently, but they carry one question as old as the world - who (what) is more popular. And what does it have to do with the best performers, the best guitarists, the best songs and so on? All of these things are very subjective.
The second place in the top was taken by the frontman of the group Queen - Freddie Mercury, with their 8.39 points. He has not yet matured to glorious Michael, to be sure. To make sure of this completely, you can listen to their joint song for comparison. State Of Shock recently brought out to the public from dark corners recording studios, where Freddie completely fades against the background of wonderful moans and squeals of a colleague.
Lennon located in fifth place, Plant, McCartney, Cobain and that below.
Almost half of the elect, namely nine people, are no longer present in the world, but a relatively young talent Matthew Bellamy from popular to Lately group Muse managed to gain a foothold even in the middle of the list. The rating also includes two representatives of the fair sex - Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner... Discrimination, and more!
So, the very list of the best performers of all times and peoples from New musical express... If you also hope to see the rest of the greatest vocalists and performers in it, the same Dio, Klaus Meine, Joplin, Bonnie Tyler or the like, figs you. One thing is good that the ubiquitous Lady Kwa-Kwa and Britney, who is Spears, for some reason did not penetrate here, and the old lady Madonna is not observed.
1. Michael Jackson ABBA (ABBA)- One of the most famous quartets in the world, not inferior in fame and popularity to the Beatles. The peak of the group's popularity falls on 70s - 80s of the last century... The very melodic and memorable compositions of the Swedish group have topped the world charts and hit parades more than a dozen times. Quartet...A-HA (A-HA)
A-ha (A-ha) is a pop band from Norway created by three friends. Paul Vauctor (guitar), Magne Furuholmen (synthesizer) and Morten Harket (vocals). All three from school years were fascinated by the idea of creating musical groups and performances in front of the public. And finally, at the end of 1982, the trinity unites ...
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Five Star
Five Star- An English pop group that achieved worldwide popularity in the mid-80s. The group was formed in 1983 by the manager Buster Pearson, who decided to create the English version of the famous American team Jacksons Five. The group included five of his children. Denise(main soloist), Doris...