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Top Bands in Music History
- The Beatles are the biggest selling band ever, with 290.4 million certified sales.
- The Rolling Stones hold second place with 102.7 million sales.
- Other top bands include Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Beach Boys, U2, The Who, Nirvana, The Doors, and Queen.
History of Legendary Bands
- The Beatles had a 10-year run and remain the best-selling artists ever.
- The Doors were the first American band to earn eight consecutive gold records.
K-Pop Influence
- Blackpink is the biggest global pop band with over 1 billion YouTube views and 319 million Spotify streams.
- BTS, currently the biggest group, holds the number one spot on the Billboard Artist 100.
Wealth in the Music Industry
- Metallica has a net worth of $1 billion, making them the richest metal band.
- The Beatles have sold 183 million certified units, likely making them the highest-paid band ever.
Evolution of Rock Music
- Rock music emerged in the 1950s with a strong beat and iconic bands like The Beatles and Golden Senior Trio from Japan.