The music industry is truly blessed to have the greatest singers of all time. These singers have mesmerized audiences across the globe. Few left us, but their songs are forever etched in our hearts and memories. Here, in this article, we have listed down the top 10 Greatest Pop Singers of All Time.
List of Top 10 Greatest Pop Singers of All Time
1. Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson is renowned as the king of pop, a title given to him by Elizabeth Taylor. Guinness World Records calls Michael Jackson the greatest of all time. He is the creator of the best-selling album of all time. Thriller (1982), was awarded 30 times platinum at the beginning of 2016. Michael Jackson is arguably the greatest pop singer of all time. His ‘Moonwalk’ and ‘Robot’ would forever be his lasting legacy.
2. Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty also known as RiRi is another popular greatest singer of all time. Rihanna first entered the music industry in 2003 by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers. She eventually signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recording after auditioning for its then President, Hip-Hop producer, and Rapper Jay Z
3. Elton John
The Legend Elton John is yet another greatest Pop Singers of all time. Elton John is often called the ‘Rocket Man’ after his 1972 hit single of the same name. Elton has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s having released 31 albums since 1969.
4. Mariah Carey
The gorgeous Mariah Carey is also one of the most popular greatest pop singers of all time who has sold over 200 million records. Mariah Carey is referred to as the ‘Songbird Supreme’ by the Guinness World Records and is noted for her five-octave vocal range and melismatic singing style. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her eponymous debut album.
5. Madonna
Having sold over 300 million records, Madonna is the best-selling female recording pop artist. This American singer is often called the ‘Queen of Pop’. This versatile singer is known for her continual reinvention in music production, songwriting, and visual representation.
6. Paul McCartney
Rock, Pop, Classical, the Master of all is Paul McCartney gained worldwide fame with the Beatles for whom he played Bass Guitar, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lenon. His music compositions have sold millions of records. No wonder, he is considered one of the precious gems of pop music.
7. Adele
Adele is yet another greatest pop singer of all time. When Adele was at the BRIT school, she made a three-track demo for a class project and a friend of hers posted it on MySpace. Back then, it was very popular on the platform amassing over 10,000 plays and soon caught the attention of executives at XL Recordings.
8. Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez known by his stage name Bruno Mars is another greatest pop singer of all time. Bruno Mars rose to fame in 2010 buoyed by the success of ‘Nothin’ on you by B.o.B and ‘Billionaire’ by Travie McCoy both of which featured his vocals. The same year, Mars released his debut studio album Doo-Wops and Hooligans which blended pop with Reggae pop and R&B.
9. Lady Gaga
The American singer Lady Gaga is also the greatest singer of all time. Gaga rose to fame in 2008 when her first album ‘The Fame’ was released to lukewarm radio play. Her first single ‘Just Dance’ also made her famous in clubs throughout the United States and Europe and ultimately landed at number one on the Billboard Pop Songs Chart.
10. Taylor Swift
One of the most loved singers of all time is Taylor Swift. Taylor has broken her records in almost every aspect of her career. She has the top 40 singles out of any female artist and is the first female solo act to win Album of the year at the Grammy’s twice. She is arguably one of the greatest pop singers of all time.
