18 most popular performers of the 20th-21st centuries who earned more money from music than others (19 photos)

It's amazing that music that was created long before we were born still remains popular. But not every performer manages to make history. Since the late 50s of the last century, many phenomenally talented singers and groups have appeared who have made the whole world fall in love with them.





Especially a lot came from Great Britain. We decided to ask, who can be called the best? Of course, popularity cannot be easily measured, but you can focus on the number of records, discs sold and current sales of albums and singles.

Since there is no organization that records global music sales, this ranking of 20th-21st century artists is based on two criteria: reported sales and certified units of music production, i.e. officially confirmed. Thus, there is no one hundred percent accuracy, but thanks to two, rather than one criterion, we are closer to the truth.

18th place. The Rolling Stones



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 102.9 million

17th place. AC/DC



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 131.1 million

16th place. Celine Dion



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 144.25 million

15th place. Eagles



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 153.2 million

A huge part of the group's revenue came from their album "Hotel California", which took third place in the history of sales in the United States.

14th place. Whitney Houston



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 163.7 million

13th place. Beyoncé



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 238.3 million

12th place. Taylor Swift



Reported sales: 200 million

Certified products: 267.2 million

After the singer's latest stunning tour, sales of her music are likely to rise.

11th place. Mariah Carey



Reported sales: 220 million

Certified products: 215.9 million

Carey was nicknamed the "Queen of Christmas" for her enduring hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You", which became her best-selling song.

10th place. Eminem



Reported sales: 220 million

Certified products: 331.35 million

9th place. Pink Floyd



Reported sales: 250 million

Certified products: 124 million

8th place. Rihanna



Reported sales: 250 million

Certified products: 361.8 million

7th place. Led Zeppelin



Reported sales: 300 million

Certified products: 142.9 million

6th place. Madonna



Reported sales: 300 million

Certified products: 184 million

5th place. Queen



Reported sales: 300 million

Certified products: 185.2 million

4th place. Elton John



Reported sales: 300 million

Certified products: 210.7 million

3rd place. Michael Jackson



Reported sales: 400 million

Certified products: 284.8 million

2nd place. Elvis Presley



Reported sales: 500 million

Certified products: 233.9 million

1 place. The Beatles



Reported sales: 600 million

Certified products: 292.9 million