FAQ

Who is the best-selling music artist of all time?

The Beatles with over 600 million records. Elvis Presley is second with over 1 billion including singles. Michael Jackson has over 400 million solo plus Jackson 5 sales. These three are in a class of their own.

What band has sold the most records?

The Beatles with over 600 million. Led Zeppelin and Queen both exceed 200 million. The Eagles have over 200 million. Pink Floyd over 250 million. These bands dominated the album era.

Who invented rock and roll?

Chuck Berry is considered the father of rock and roll. Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Elvis Presley all contributed. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was playing rock guitar before any of them. The genre emerged from blues, gospel, and country in the 1950s.

What is the 27 Club?

A tragic group of musicians who died at age 27. Members include Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and Brian Jones. The coincidence has become one of musics most enduring myths.