What are some famous musicians that have come from the UK?
Best of British: Musicians
- The Beatles. The Fab Four were arguably the first world famous band when they led the ‘British Invasion’ back in the early 1960s, and they remain the best selling act of all time.
- The Bee Gees.
- Sir Elton John.
- Queen.
- Kate Bush.
- Spandau Ballet.
- Eurythmics.
- Phil Collins.
Who is the most famous musician in history?
The 10 Greatest Musicians of All Time
- The Beatles.
- Led Zeppelin.
- Elvis Presley.
- Bob Dylan.
- Michael Jackson.
- Queen.
- The Rolling Stones.
- Chuck Berry.
Which UK band has sold the most albums?
The Beatles
400 million or more records
| Artist | Biggest selling album | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| The Beatles | Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band | Pop / Rock |
What are some famous people from Wolverhampton?
The rock groups Slade, Sahotas, Cornershop, The Mighty Lemon Drops and Babylon Zoo came from Wolverhampton, as do electronic musician Bibio, soul / R&B singer Beverley Knight, drum and bass guru Goldie, roots reggae maestro Macka B. Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners was born in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton.
What does Wolverhampton mean?
Wolverhampton (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/ (listen)) is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England.
Who are the city of Wolverhampton choral groups?
The city’s main choral groups include the City of Wolverhampton Choir, (a choral society founded as the Wolverhampton Civic Choir in 1947) and the Choir of St. Peter’s Collegiate Church.
What are the best live music venues in Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton has a number of live music venues; the largest occasionally used being the football ground, Molineux Stadium, which was used for a Bon Jovi concert in 2003, but the biggest indoor venue regularly used is Wolverhampton Civic Hall, with a standing capacity of 3,000.