The Beatles are biggest selling singles act of last 60 years

The Beatles have been confirmed as the biggest selling singles act in the UK of the past six decades according to new figures released to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The Fab Four’s 17 number one singles during their chart domination in the Sixties went a long way to securing the legendary band the top spot, with Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard in second and third place respectively.

A full countdown of the top 60 artists will be broadcast during a special BBC Radio 2 show today (June 4th) whose host Tony Blackburn has remarked:

“This chart offers a fascinating look at the past 60 years in music and shows the impact that modern stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry have had.”

“The list is really varied and will provide something for everyone. There are definitely a few surprises in store – Coldplay being at 60 for one!”

Top 10:

1/ The Beatles
2/ Elvis Presley
3/ Cliff Richard
4/ Madonna
5/ Michael Jackson
6/ Elton John
7/ Queen
8/ ABBA
9/ David Bowie
10/ Rihanna

11. Paul McCartney
12. Kylie Minogue
13. Rolling Stones
14. Rod Stewart
15. Take That
16. Stevie Wonder
17. Oasis
18. Eminem
19. Whitney Houston

20. Spice Girls
21. George Michael
22. Robbie Williams
23. Bee Gees
24. U2
25. Shakin’ Stevens
26. Britney Spears
27. Status Quo
28. Lady Gaga
29. Boyzone

30. Blondie
31. Slade
32. Black Eyed Peas
33. Boney M
34. Westlife
35. Celine Dion
36. Beyonce
37. UB40
38. Olivia Newton John
39. Mariah Carey

40. Tom Jones
41. Madness
42. Police
43. Wham!
44. Phil Collins
45. Diana Ross
46. Jam
47. Bryan Adams
48. Pet Shop Boys
49. David Guetta

50. Adam Ant
51. Duran Duran
52. Frank Sinatra
53. Frankie Goes To Hollywood
54. Prince
55. Katy Perry
56. Wet Wet Wet
57. Everly Brothers
58. Shadows
59. Pink
60. Coldplay