It is difficult to say which of the singers is the most famous and revered. There are many good musicians, but only a few of them became truly great both in their homeland and abroad. They are admired by millions of people. They make their fans cry and laugh.
The most popular singer in the world
Several performers received the greatest recognition and fame, but still Michael Jackson became the greatest, real king of pop music. His compositions have been listened to for decades, they will surely sound forever. Even after the death of the performer, he has a large number of loyal fans.
During his not very long life, Michael Jackson won 15 times the most prestigious Grammy award in the music world, sold about 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 singer of all times and peoples.
On June 25, 2009, the pop idol left the stage for good. He died of 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 has become the most popular singer in the world and the best performer of pop music. But, as far as rock is concerned, one of the greatest musicians in this direction is Freddie Mercury.
The lead singer of the Queen group possessed a rare natural 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 he developed from AIDS. In 1992, a grand concert was held in his honor with the participation of many rock stars.
The British singer, musician, composer and producer Sir James Paul McCartney has forever won the love and vocation of a huge number of people. He is one of the founders of The Beatles. Paul McCartney was awarded 16 Grammy awards and more than once included in the Guinness Book of Records. His duet with John Lennon, another greatest singer of all time, has become one of the most successful songwriters in music history.
The Italian singer, actor, TV presenter, composer, director 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 lives near Milan and is engaged in the repair of watches.
Joe Cocker is considered one of the finest blues and rock performers. His blues ballads feature a low, raucous baritone that makes them unique in their own way. Joe Cocker is also a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Sir Elton John has become one of the most successful singers, pianists and composers of British pop, rock, piano-rock and glam rock. During his 40-year career as a musician, Elton John has sold over 550 million copies of his albums. On the list of the 100 Greatest Musicians in History, he is ranked 49th.
