What band never had a number one hit?

The Backstreet Boys have sold millions of records over 26 years, but they have never reached the coveted top spot on the pop charts. Though the Backstreet Boys were inescapable in the '90s and early 2000s, they've never had a No. 1 song. The closest they came was their No.
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What famous bands have never had a number one hit?

Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Who, James Brown.
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Who has the most #2 hits without a #1?

Creedence Clearwater Revival

The group has the most No. 2-peaking hits without a No. 1: five. They reached the runner-up slot with “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Green River,” “Travelin' Band/Who'll Stop the Rain” and “Lookin' Out My Back Door/Long As I Can See the Light.”
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Which band has had the most number 1 hits?

Leading the way among all acts (not just groups) are The Beatles. During their time together, the Fab Four managed an incredible 20 No. 1s on the Hot 100, and they remain the only name in U.S. history to reach that make, though Mariah Carey is just one champion behind.
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Who is the most underrated band of all time?

The most underappreciated bands of all time
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  • 2 of 20. April Wine. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. ...
  • 3 of 20. Bad Brains. Stephen Lovekin/WireImage/Getty Images. ...
  • 4 of 20. Black 47. Leonard M. ...
  • 5 of 20. Blue Cheer. ...
  • 6 of 20. Blue Oyster Cult. ...
  • 7 of 20. Boogie Down Productions. ...
  • 8 of 20. Cinderella.
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famous singers who NEVER had a #1 song



Who is considered the best band ever?

The 10 best rock bands ever
  1. The Beatles. The Beatles are unquestionably the best and most important band in rock history, as well as the most compelling story. ...
  2. The Rolling Stones. ...
  3. U2. ...
  4. The Grateful Dead. ...
  5. Velvet Underground. ...
  6. Led Zeppelin. ...
  7. Ramones. ...
  8. Pink Floyd.
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Which band broke the most records?

The Beatles

The group earned the title of the best-selling group by Guinness World Records for over 177 million album sales in the United States alone; this is only one of the band's 25 Guinness World Records.
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What song was #1 the longest?

"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks.
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Who is the biggest band of all time?

1. The Beatles — 183 million units.
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What was the first No 1 hit?

The first number-one song of the Billboard Hot 100 was "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson, on August 4, 1958.
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Who is the best selling artist of all time?

Top-selling artists worldwide as of 2022. Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units.
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Who has more #1 hits than The Beatles?

No artist has sold more albums than The Beatles, and no group or solo performer has posted more No. 1 hits than the Fab Four, either. Going just by the music the band made from 1963-70, The Beatles can claim 20 Billboard No.
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What is the 1 most listened to band of all time?

#1 - The Beatles

The Beatles had a short run of only 10 years from 1960 to 1970, but they're still the best-selling artists of all time by far.
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Who has the number 1 album of all time?

Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever.
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Did the Rolling Stones ever have a number one hit?

'(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction': The Rolling Stones' First US No. 1.
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Who has the biggest hits of all time?

1. The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20.
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Who was the best big band leader?

Swing music was the dominant style of American 'pop' between 1935-46, and leaders of big bands such as Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey were huge stars. Virtuoso clarinettist Benny Goodman was nicknamed “the King of Swing”, and was one of the most popular bandleaders during this period.
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What is the shortest number one song?

The Shortest Hot 100 Hits

While it just misses the second list above, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs' “Stay” is the shortest No. 1: just 1:38 in length. The classic led the Nov. 21, 1960, Hot 100.
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Who has written the most #1 songs?

The most successful songwriters in terms of number one singles are John Lennon (1940-80) and Paul McCartney (b. 18 Jun 1942). McCartney is credited as the writer on 32 number one hits in the US to Lennons 26 (with 23 co-written), whereas Lennon authored 29 UK number ones to McCartney's 28 (25 co-written).
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What is the number one song in America?

Beyonce, “Break My Soul”
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What are the 5 most recorded songs of all time?

Here's 5 of the most covered songs in history
  • “Yesterday” by The Beatles. ...
  • “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. ...
  • “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones: ...
  • “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. ...
  • “Over the Rainbow” by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, sung by Judy Garland.
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What is the most downloaded song of all time?

Most Downloaded Songs Ever
  • Hum Tumhen Chahte Hain - From "Qurbani"Kanchan, Manhar, Anand.
  • Chhu Kar Mere Manko - From "Yaarana"Kishore Kumar.
  • Pyar Manga Hai Tumhi Se - From "College Girl"Kishore Kumar.
  • Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum - From "Prem Geet"Jagjit Singh.
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What band has the most gold records?

Forty years later and the band is still rocking. Congratulations to KISS on their Gold album milestone and continued success.” KISS remains one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll.
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