Here are some of the most famous and influential musicians from the UK:
- David Bowie: One of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century, Bowie is known for his experimental style and hit songs like “Space Oddity” and “Under Pressure.” He has sold over 100 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Adele: Adele is one of the best-selling singers in the world, with over 150 million records sold. Her albums have received numerous awards and accolades, including eight-times Platinum certification in the UK and triple Platinum in the US.
- Elton John: Elton John is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide. He is known for his flamboyant style and hit songs like “Your Song” and “Candle in the Wind 1997.”
- Freddie Mercury: The lead singer of Queen, Mercury is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock music singers. He is known for his theatrical stage presence and hit songs like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Are the Champions.”
- Amy Winehouse: Despite her short career, Winehouse found immense success and became the best-selling artist in the UK. She is known for her expressive vocals and hit songs like “Valerie” and “Rehab.”
- John Lennon: Lennon was a member of the Beatles and is known for his innovative music and social activism. He wrote dozens of songs for the Beatles and later became a successful solo artist.
- Paul McCartney: McCartney is one of the most successful musicians in the world. He was an integral part of the Beatles and later formed the band Wings. He has sold over 100 million records and was knighted in 1997.
- Mick Jagger: Jagger is the frontman of the Rolling Stones and is known for his energetic live performances. He has written many of the band’s hit songs, including “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Paint It Black.”
- Brian Johnson: Johnson is the lead vocalist of AC/DC and is known for his distinctive voice and strong accent. He joined the band in 1980 and has since recorded many successful albums.
- Ozzy Osbourne: Osbourne was the lead singer of Black Sabbath and later became a successful solo artist. He is known as the Godfather of Metal and has been inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame.
- Phil Collins: Collins was the drummer and lead singer of Genesis. He is known for his unique tone and high vocal range, and has also had a successful solo career.
- Seal: Seal is a singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1990s. He is known for his hit song “Kiss from a Rose” and has won three Grammy Awards.
- Annie Lennox: Lennox was a member of the new-wave band Tourists and later formed the duo the Eurythmics. She is known for her contralto vocal range and hit songs like “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and “Why.”
- Sade: Sade is a soulful singer who rose to fame in the 1980s. She is known for her smooth vocals and hit songs like “Smooth Operator” and “No Ordinary Love.”
