The most famous singers in the world. Legendary Modern Popular Singers

The greatest recognition and fame received a few performers, but still the greatest, the real king of pop music was Michael Jackson. His compositions have been listened to for decades, for sure they will sound forever. Even as a performer, he still has a large number of loyal fans.

During his not very long life, Michael Jackson won the most prestigious Grammy Award in the music world 15 times, sold approximately 1 billion copies of his albums and was mentioned 13 times in the Guinness Book of Records. He deservedly received the title of the best of all times and peoples.

On June 25, 2009, the pop idol left the stage for good. He died from an overdose of the drug propofol. After that, his albums began to sell out with even greater fanaticism.

The best singers of all time

Michael Jackson became the most popular singer in the world and the best performer of pop music. But, as for rock, one of the greatest musicians of this direction is Freddie Mercury.

The soloist of the Queen group had a rare gift - a unique voice that was in perfect harmony with his external data. On stage, he was irresistible, so the group very quickly became famous all over the world.

Freddie Mercury passed away on November 24, 1991. He died in London from bronchial pneumonia, which appeared due to AIDS. In 1992, a grand concert was held in his honor with the participation of many rock stars.

The British singer, musician, and producer Sir James Paul McCartney also won the love and calling of a huge number of people forever. He is one of the founding members of The Beatles. Paul McCartney has won 16 Grammy awards and has been included in the Guinness Book of Records more than once. His duet with John Lennon, another of the greatest singers of all time, has become one of the most successful authorial unions in music.

The Italian singer, composer, and comedian Adriano Celentano has become a legend of world music. He has his own unique style, special facial expressions and gait. His albums have always sold out in huge numbers. Now Adriano is not far from Milan and is repairing watches.

Joe Cocker is considered one of the best blues and rock artists. His blues ballads are sung in a low, husky baritone voice that makes them unique. Joe Cocker is also an MBE.

Sir Elton John has become one of the most successful singers, pianists and composers of British pop, rock, rock and glam rock. During his 40-year career as a musician, Elton John has sold more than 550 million copies of his albums. In the list of 100 greatest musicians in history, he is ranked 49th.

Not far from authoritative and foreign, namely, British, magazine New Music Express conducted a poll in which twenty outstanding musical artists in the history of music were named. More than 10 million people took part in the survey, which indicates a relatively large audience coverage. However, like everything else, the results of this action are very, very controversial. But that's what statistics is for, to have nothing to do with life. For example, for some reason, my interests constantly do not converge, so to speak, with the people's jury in the Miss Bikini contest and the like.

Deceased leads the poll Michael Jackson, with the result in 9.2 points from 10 possible recognized as the best performer in all the same history of music. Not wanting to slander this wonderful "singer", however, for me his victory is rather a big misunderstanding than a regularity. The performer is primarily a vocalist, and which vocalist from Jackson? If we compare him with Kirkorov, then he is incomparable, but when such names are next to him in the list as competitors, then the singer’s first place looks simply ridiculous. Yes, he is a great showman, a super duper dancer, the best performer of pop ideas among the masses, but by no means the best songwriter. That's what it means to leave on time. Where is the world heading?
In general, all polls, ratings and other measurements of pathos that are unknown to anyone, are called differently, but they carry one old, like the world, question - who (what) is more popular. And what does the best performers, the best guitarists, the best songs and so on have to do with it? All 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 the glorious Michael what to say. To be completely sure of this, you can listen to their joint song for comparison State Of Shock, recently taken to the public eye from the dark corners of recording studios, where Freddie completely fades against the background of wonderful moans and squeals of a colleague.

Lennon placed in fifth place plant, McCartney, Cobain and even lower.

Almost half of the elect, namely nine people, are no longer present in the world, but a relatively young talent Matthew Bellamy from a popular group Muse managed to gain a foothold even in the middle of the list. The rating also included two representatives of the fair sex - Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. Discrimination, and more!

So, the list of the best performers of all time from New Music 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 similar, figs to you. One thing pleases that the ubiquitous Lady Kva-Kva and Britney, who is Spears, for some reason did not penetrate here, and the old Madonna is not observed either.

1. Michael Jackson

Usually the task of a popular performer is to entertain the public and nothing more. However, in the history of the global music industry, there were people who managed not only to win millions of fans around the world, but also to change fashion, and sometimes the course of history, as well as the thinking of a generation. Such performers will be discussed in this article.

Millions believe that Elvis Presley is the most famous singer. But at the beginning of his career, no one could have thought that an ordinary American boy, who worked for a long time as a truck driver, could gain worldwide fame. Presley's first compositions were not very popular, and the producers almost gave up on him, believing that the singer's lot was to perform country songs in local bars. However, the composition "Heatbreak hotel", recorded in 1956, overnight made the young man famous. Young people in America in the early 60s dreamed of being like Elvis, and girls dreamed of touching their idol at least once.

Elvis was not like the others. His uninhibited movements and revealing outfits seemed unacceptable to the older generation. Indeed, at that time, popular singers performed in strict, elegant suits and calmly walked around the stage with a microphone in their hands ... But the king of rock and roll wanted to be himself and did not hide his sexuality. Maybe without Presley, the sexual revolution would not have taken place, which forever changed the entire world culture.

Interestingly, being extremely popular, Elvis Presley did not refuse military service, although his fans even wrote petitions to the US government with requests to return their favorite singer to the stage. However, it was a win-win deal. The prestige of the military service rose, because even the king of rock and roll himself tried on a uniform and obeyed a strict routine, and Elvis's popularity skyrocketed.

The fate of Presley was sad. He died at 42. He failed to pass the test of glory, and at the end of his life he became a real drug addict. However, his perky, energetic compositions are still very popular, and numerous Presley look-alike competitions are held annually in the world. And that means only one thing: Elvis is alive!

If Elvis Presley was the king of rock and roll, then John Lennon can rightfully be given the title of the king of hippies - a little strange and naive young people who dreamed of peace and life according to the laws of love.

Interestingly, John Lennon was born at the moment when German planes were raiding his native Liverpool. Maybe it was a kind of sign of fate, and the boy, who was born in such unusual circumstances, had the goal of his life to carry a peaceful message to all mankind.

Everyone knows that Lennon was the leader of the Beatles, whose popularity does not even make sense to mention. Once, in an interview, Lennon presumptuously said that the Liverpool Four are more popular than Jesus Christ himself, and he does not know what will disappear first - rock and roll or Christianity. These words caused a real flurry of criticism, but Lennon fully substantiated his point of view in the anthem he wrote "Imagine". The singer assumed that if there were no religions in the world, people would simply have nothing to argue about among themselves.

John Lennon was not only a singer and leader of the Beatles. He drew, wrote wonderful poems and studied the world's spiritual heritage. However, the latter played a cruel joke on him. On his way to knowledge, he became seriously addicted to drugs. However, this did not prevent him from engaging in active political activity. In the 70s, Lennon became a real hippie idol, as he promoted his views on politics, social life and freedom around the world.

On December 8, 1980, Lennon was killed by Mark Chapman, who had taken his autograph a few minutes before. Blood loss turned out to be incompatible with life, and the world lost one of the most talented people of the 20th century, who tried to make humanity a little kinder and more peaceful.

Frank Albert Sinatra was a true trendsetter in American musical fashion. Many generations of US citizens have been brought up on his songs, and his songs are included in the golden fund of the world stage. Velvet voice, unfailing elegance, white-toothed smile and intelligent manners - all this is about Sinatra, the real American king of pop music.

From the age of 13, Sinatra, the son of Italian emigrants, was interested in music. He worked part time singing funny songs in the bars of his hometown, accompanying himself on the ukulele. In the mid-30s, Sinatra and his friends put together a small musical group, which quickly gained some popularity. However, fame did not come immediately. Only in the early 40s did major producers pay attention to the talented performer, after which the path to real success began. Hits were released one after another. It seemed that nothing could prevent the performer from achieving worldwide fame. However, problems began in the 1950s. Divorce, loss of voice, despair, depression, and later thoughts of suicide.

But Sinatra did not give up. The loss of his voice was the reason that the singer decided to try his hand at cinema and ... received an Oscar for his first role in the film "From Here to Eternity". This helped him gain confidence in himself. The voice gradually returned, and by the mid-60s, Sinatra not only released more than two dozen super-popular albums, but also starred in twelve films.

Frank Sinatra can be called a unique performer. He did not leave the musical Olympus from the very beginning of his career and until old age. Sinatra lived a long life, passing away in 1998 from a heart attack. On the day of the death of the performer in the United States, national mourning was declared. Entertainment programs were canceled and flags were flown at half mast.

Frank Sinatra was not involved in high-profile scandals, did not put forward his own political ideas and did not shock the public with his extravagant outfits. But he became the real voice of the generation, and not all performers receive this honor.

Russian stars

And what is the most popular singer in Russia? It is impossible not to remember Fyodor Chaliapin. The famous opera singer became famous all over the world for his bright powerful bass. Recordings with his performance - romances, opera arias, Russian folk songs - forever entered the history of music. With his unique style of performance, Chaliapin influenced the entire world opera.

Viktor Tsoi became a hero of his era. During his 12 years of performances, he won millions of fans in Russia. His songs - "A Star Called the Sun", "Blood Type on the Sleeve", "We are waiting for change", "Cuckoo" - are not just words set to music. It is the manifesto of a younger generation striving for a better life. In Moscow, in Krivoarbatsky Lane, there is a wall in memory of Viktor Tsoi.

Vladimir Vysotsky is no less famous person. He is an outstanding bard of the 70s of the last century. His hoarse voice, either singing or talking about love, loyalty, meanness, courage and fear, was recognized immediately. And today millions of fans of Vysotsky's bright talent live in Russia.

I would like to recall Muslim Magomayev, Igor Talkov, Eduard Khil, Mikhail Krug.

Modern pop stars are Dima Bilan, Iosif Kobzon, Lev Leshchenko, Alexander Rosenbaum, Philip Kirkorov, Alexander Serov.

It is impossible to say unequivocally which of the musicians and singers is the most famous and respected singer in the world. Talented musicians were, are and will be, however, only some of them become truly world stars. They are loved, listened to and revered even after their death.

Many outstanding performers have already fallen in love with the whole world, but among them there are those who are at the very top of popularity. One of them - the true king of the pop scene. Everyone who is even a little fond of music knows him. Numerous compositions of Jackson are always on hearing and will still sound for many years.

The King of Pop holds over 13 Guinness World Records. He has won the prestigious Grammy Award 15 times and has sold over 1 billion copies of his popular albums.

But millions of hearts grew dim on June 25, 2009, when Jackson passed away. Death came from an overdose of propofol, which he used as a sedative. After Jackson's death, sales of his albums skyrocketed.

Michael Jackson is the most popular pop artist, while Freddie Mercury is considered the brightest representative of rock culture. Queen has become world famous thanks to the unique voicesoloist.

Mercury died on the cold evening of November 24, 1991 in London. The cause of death was bronchial asthma, which developed against the background of AIDS and HIV. A year later, famous rock artists performed at a concert in memory of the departed soloist queen.

melodic voice of italian singer composer, director and actor Adriano Celentano was familiar to many. Albums with his beautiful songs were sold in huge quantities. Now singer lives near Milan, in the province of Lecco, where he continues to actively engage in creativity.

The low and husky baritone who gives birth to blues legends belongs to Joe Cocker. Besides, singer bears the honorary status of Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

To another British composer and singer Elton John holds the no less honorary title of sir, which he received in 1995. During his 40 year career, he has sold over half a million albums.

Paul McCartney

Another famoussinger, awarded the title of sir and knight - James Paul McCartney. The founder of the world-famous “bugs” The Beatles is ahead of Michael Jackson in winning Grammys. 16 times McCartney received this award. It is worth mentioning the great singer John Lennon. Their duet can surely be called one of the most successful.

Modern show business surprises every year with new faces. New popular Russian singers appear on the starry Olympus more and more often, delighting fans with original, and sometimes quite banal repertoire.

The most popular singers in Russia shine at the largest concert venues, decorate glossy magazines, perform at important events and excite fans from TV screens.

Often, popular Russian singers try themselves in a different role, acting in films, or trying themselves as leading grandiose television projects, but at the same time they manage to successfully perform and tour not only in Russia, but also abroad.

Popular singers of Russia, who have long taken their place in the bowels of show business, and already have their own audience of listeners and fans, cannot always boast of only impeccable vocal abilities, they have a special charm, charisma, and, to be honest, chic external data that are a defining feature of their development in show business.

Young popular Russian singers are confidently competing with Russian celebrities of the older generation, offering the public new songs, new presentation, new creative experiments.

Many popular singers in Russia, despite their star status, are very simple and open people who do not have star disease at all.

But there are popular Russian singers whose pathos rolls over. They are stellar in their behavior, in their demands, in their lifestyle.

Such popular Russian singers are not just artists, they behave and present themselves like true stars, which often stand out among the general mass of famous personalities in the world of show business.

Also in our photo top are popular Russian singers from young talents who have been on stage for only a few years, but are already gathering thousands of concert halls, delighting their fans with good music.

And who, in your opinion, should receive the status of the most popular singer in Russia. Is he on our list of the most popular Russian singers? If not, tell me who he is - the most famous singer in Russia ...

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