What band has made the most money in history?

As of 2017, based on both sales claims and certified units, the Beatles are considered the highest-selling band. Elvis Presley is considered the highest-selling individual artist based on sales claims and Drake is the highest-selling individual artist based on certified units.
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What rock band has earned the most money?

Starting with the highest-earning and descending, those bands were the Eagles ($16.3 million), Queen ($13.2 million), The Beatles ($12.9 million), AC/DC ($10.1 million), Metallica ($9 million), Pink Floyd ($8.8 million), Tool ($6.17 million), KISS ($6 million), The Rolling Stones ($5.69 million) and Aerosmith ($5.35 ...
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Who is the biggest band of all time?

As of 2020, according to Business Insider, The Beatles are at number one, having sold around 183 million units.
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Who is the #1 artist in the world?

Justin Bieber takes the top spot, with millions of followers across socials and billions of plays on streaming services. The most popular female artist currently goes to Taylor Swift, while BTS are unsurprisingly the most popular band. Any surprises here amongst the most popular artists in 2022?
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Who has the most #1 hits?

The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No.
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Best-Selling Music Artists 1969 - 2019



What song has made the most money?

Estimated earnings: $50 million

Fast forward 120 years and "Happy Birthday" is by far the richest and most profitable song of all time. The Ownership of "Happy Birthday" has changed hands a few times in the last 100 years. Music holding company Warner Chappell bought the rights for $15 million in 1990.
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Who is the richest metal band?

1. Metallica Estimated Net Worth: $340 Million. Metallica is without a doubt the biggest metal band in the world. Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 and based in San Francisco, California.
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Who is the richest hard rock singer?

With a net worth of roughly US$340 million, James Alan Hetfield (Metallica) is the wealthiest heavy metal singer in the world, followed by Ozzy Osbourne (No. 2, US$225 million), Bruce Dickinson (No. 3, US$100 million); and Rob Halford (No. 4, US$80 million).
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Who is the richest metal guitarist?

Kirk Hammett – Net Worth: $200 Million

According to Metalhead Zone, Kirk Hammett is the richest metal guitarist in the world. Considering he's estimated to be worth a mammoth $200 million (a full $40 million more than the next richest, Tony Iommi), it's not surprising.
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What is the 1 best song of all time?

Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' named Greatest Song of All Time by Rolling Stone. (WTRF) – Rolling Stone has released its latest list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and the Queen of Soul is at the top. Aretha Franklin's “Respect” topped the list as the No. 1 song, according to the entertainment magazine and website ...
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What song has made the most money from royalties?

All figures are in American dollars.
  • Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Haven Gillespie and Fred Coots (1934), $45 million.
  • Every Breath You Take, Sting (1983): $35 million (Sting makes about $2,000/day from the song)
  • Oh Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison and Bill Dees (1964): $30 million.
  • Christmas Song, Mel Torme (1944): $35 million.
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How is Jay Z so rich?

Year over year, Jay-Z earns between $70 million and $80 million without ever going on tour or recording a note of music. His biggest financial windfall to date was in February 2021, when he sold 50 percent of Armand de Brignac to LVMH at a $640 million valuation, and sold TIDAL to Square for $300 million.
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Who is the richest one hit wonder?

Lead singer of the band A-ha, Morten Harket is the richest one-hit-wonder artist with a net worth of $60 million.
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Which singer has sold the most records?

Elvis Presley (USA) is the best-selling solo artist, with 1 billion sales worldwide (129.5 million in the USA).
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Which singer has the best voice?

The greatest singing voices of all time
  • 1 of 31. Barbra Streisand. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BSB. ...
  • 2 of 31. Etta James. Charles Paul Harris/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. ...
  • 3 of 31. Aretha Franklin. ...
  • 4 of 31. Whitney Houston. ...
  • 5 of 31. Mariah Carey. ...
  • 6 of 31. Elton John. ...
  • 7 of 31. Freddie Mercury. ...
  • 8 of 31. Adele.
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Who is the oldest singer still alive?

The Oldest Living Musicians in 2021
  • Dolly Parton, 75.
  • Mick Jagger, 78.
  • Paul McCartney, 79.
  • Bob Dylan, 80.
  • Chubby Checker, 80.
  • Ringo Starr, 81.
  • Jerry Lee Lewis, 86.
  • Bobby Rush, 87.
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Who has more #1 hits than the Beatles?

Over the years, many artists have topped the list of the country's most popular songs at the time, but none did so more often than The Beatles. With 20 no. 1 singles on the Hot 100 charts, the iconic British rock band are just one hit ahead of Mariah Carey, who has 19 notches in her belt.
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Who has the most number one albums?

  • As a musician, Paul McCartney has the most number-one albums, with 27. This includes 19 albums from his work with The Beatles, 3 solo albums, and 5 albums as a part of his 1970s group Wings. ...
  • Barbra Streisand is the only artist to have number 1 albums in six different decades.
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Who is the richest drummer in the world?

The Richest Drummers of All Time
  • Ringo Starr — Net Worth: $300 Million. ...
  • Dave Grohl — Net Worth: $260 Million. ...
  • Phil Collins — Net Worth: $250 Million. ...
  • Don Henley — Net Worth: $200 Million. ...
  • Lars Ulrich — Net Worth: $175 Million. ...
  • Charlie Watts — Net Worth: $160 Million. ...
  • Larry Mullen Jr. — ...
  • Roger Taylor — $140 Million.
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How much is ACDC worth?

And today in 2022, AC/DC's net worth is around $400 million, and it also sure keeps growing.
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Who is the wealthiest member of Led Zeppelin?

Ultimately, Robert Plant has huge collections of expensive cars and guitars as well, which he obviously chooses to spend his fortune on, besides his huge discography. And today in 2022, Led Zeppelin member Robert Plant's net worth seems to be $220 million, making him the richest Led Zeppelin member.
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