Who is the most popular solo performer of all time?
The 10 Best-Selling Solo Music Artists of all Time
- Elvis Presley. ~ 1.5 billion units sold.
- Michael Jackson. ~ 1.0 billion units sold.
- Madonna. ~ 340 million units sold.
- Elton John. ~ 305 million units sold.
- Rihanna. Photo credit: EJ Hersom.
- Eminem. ~ 227 million units sold.
- Taylor Swift.
- Whitney Houston.
Who is the most famous rock star ever?
Without further ado, here are 8 of our favorite solo and front people rockers:
- Jon Bon Jovi.
- Elton John.
- Elvis Presley.
- Prince.
- Bob Dylan.
- Janis Joplin.
- Just as long as there’s been men rock and rollin’, there have been chicks rockin’ too.
- Jimi Hendrix.
Who are the 15 most banned singers of all time?
15 Singers Who Are So Bad They Should Be Banned 1 Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) 2 Jennifer Lopez 3 Britney Spears 4 Selena Gomez 5 Madonna 6 Axl Rose 7 50 Cent 8 Brendon Urie (Panic! at the Disco) 9 Julian Casablancas (the Strokes) 10 M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold)
What happens when a band split up?
A lot, apparently. Not every spotlight was meant to be shared, and maybe out of artistic necessity (or band friction or simply a desire to cash more checks), some artists must break away from their day gigs and have a solo turn in front of the mic. In some cases, the split is acrimonious. In others? The solo career and the group continue in tandem.
Are there any famous singers who were so bad they’re famous?
Over the centuries, there have been many awful singers who’ve gained prominence. Remember William Hung of American Idol fame? He was so bad he became famous for it and actually managed to parlay his awfulness into an album and a few paid gigs.
Do jazz musicians make up their music as they go?
T or F: Jazz musicians make up their music as they go along. Much of their music is spontaneous. How do jazz musicians make up improvisations? They improvise their own melodies to the tunes accompaniment chords.