Music is the one language that communicates with the entire world. No wonder English music, pop, blues, or any international music has reached out of their countries of origin. The popularity of the artists has contributed to this outreach of music. Let us see a list of best-selling music artists of all time to find who is still our favorite and relate to others too.

The Beatles

The Beatles are the best-selling band of all history. They are the most famous band ever to exist. The Beatles is the only group whose members were individually famous as that the group too. They were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. They have the most no. 1 hits on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 singles chart and have sold over 800 million records over 50 years.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is first known for his sales and then for his looks. People went ga-ga over him; he sold over 600 million records. The King of Rock and Roll inspired many want-to-be rebels throughout history.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, or MJ, is the only name that has reached every man, even at the end of the world. He was the first to hold a top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael Jackson also holds the record of being the highest-selling individual music artist of all time. In addition, he holds the title of the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time,” along with multiple Grammys and Guinness World Records.

Elton John

The name Elton John brings a sense of nostalgia and classics. He is the best-selling solo artist of classical music of all time. He entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the UK Music Hall of Fame. He also received a Disney Legend award.

Queen

The followers of Queen pride themselves on having the best music taste. Queen has its roots in London. Along with rock music, they have also experimented with funk appearing in their R&B collection.

Madonna

Apart from being known for her scintillating beauty, Madonna is a legend who still lives. She is the “Queen of Pop.” She is highly talented in music production, songwriting, and appearances. Her controversies made her famous as much as they criticized her. She also acted in movies adding to her reasons for being well-known. She is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is also the most successful solo artist of all time.

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin was the rock and metal every youngster sought while attracting a mature audience with their words. As a result, they are the most influential rock bands of all time.

Eagles

Eagles are the one name everyone must have at least heard. However, they are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time. Their specialty is that they only released nine studio albums in their career.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is known for their progressive and psychedelic music. They owned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and held the honor of inclusion in the Rock’ Rock’ n” Roll Hall of Fame.

AC/DC

AC/DC was the most electrifying band of all time. Hence the name. They were the first to make hard rock popular.

Music is an art form, a science, and a business. The business of music has changed dramatically over the years. In fact, it’s hard to find any artist who this change hasn’t impacted. From Al Jolson to Taylor Swift, these are the wealthiest music artists of all time:

1. Madonna

Madonna is one of the richest music artists of all time. That might seem obvious, given that she’s sold over 300 million albums and won 22 Grammy Awards—but it’s still a feat worth celebrating.

Madonna has been dubbed “the Queen of Pop” for a good reason: from her early days as an NYC club fixture to her current reign as one of the biggest stars on Instagram (she has more followers than any other celebrity in the world).

2.  Celine Dion

Celine Dion is one of the most successful singers in history. She began her career at the young age of 12, singing in bars and clubs around her hometown, Quebec City.

Dion has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her one of only two artists in music history, along with The Beatles, whose sales exceed 100 million units sold separately throughout all formats combined (vinyl/CDs/cassette tapes, etc.). As such, she has amassed an impressive net worth estimated somewhere between $250 million-$350 million!

3. Sean Combs

Sean Combs, better known as Puff Daddy, is an American rapper, actor and producer. He was born on 4 November 1969 in Harlem, New York City. His stage name is an acronym of the full name of his former group, “Diddy – Dirty Money.”

In the early stages of his music career, he used to perform under other names, such as Puffy or Puff Daddy but later adopted the current one for good.

Sean has also acted in several movies, including “Madea’s Family Reunion,” “All About The Benjamins,” and “Maid in Manhattan.” His net worth stands at 1 billion dollars, according to Forbes magazine.

4. Bono

Bono is a singer, musician and activist. He is the lead singer of U2. Bono has been nominated for 22 Grammy Awards and won 11 of them. In the 2000s, Bono was ranked number 88 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

In 2011, Forbes magazine estimated his net worth at $750 million, making him one of the wealthiest musicians in the world today.

5. Diddy

Diddy is worth an estimated $820 million, and he makes his living through various means. He’s the founder of Sean Johns’s clothing line, Bad Boy Records, and Revolt TV. He also has his vodka brand Deleon Rum and owns part of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team.

In the world of music, there is no shortage of famous artists. Some of them are known for their singing voices while others are recognized for their instrumental talents or dance moves.

Musicians may be rich in talent, but they have to work hard and make sacrifices in order to maintain their status as superstars. However, some have made it big financially too!