Top 10 Best British Solo Artists
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart is a British rock singer-songwriter. Born and raised in London, he is of Scottish and English ancestry. Stewart has sold over 250 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a solo artist and once as a member of Faces. The great talent, the artist who loves to sing and put on amazing shows. He enjoys making people happy, writes amazing songs, and gives the best performances. He still jumps, runs, kicks footballs, and tells jokes just like he used to when he was younger. But he's also become a true family man, never forgetting where he came from and always appreciative of his fans.
Last week in Glasgow, he told his fans again that he wouldn't have become a Sir without them. I've felt blessed to love him since I was a child. Rod is incredibly talented in so many ways, and his concerts are always quick to sell out. He is the right and perfect choice. On October 11, 2016, he was knighted by Prince William and became a Sir.
Sir Elton Hercules John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, is an English singer, pianist, and composer. He has collaborated with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums. John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time... read more With all due respect, while I do respect Sir Elton as an artist, I never really liked his music that much. I'm sorry.
Misfire. Why comment if you're not a fan of Sir Elton's music?
He, he, and again he.
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the rock band The Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop... read more
David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016), was an English singer born in London, the son of a sales promotion officer and a housewife... read more The most versatile artist ever.
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins is an English singer-songwriter and musician, who has also worked as a record producer and actor. He's best known as the drummer and later lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis, as well as for his successful solo career. Collins has won multiple Grammy Awards and... read more
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, born May 5, 1988, is an English singer and songwriter. She graduated from the BRIT School in 2006 and signed with XL Recordings after a demo posted on Myspace gained attention. She's best known for emotional ballads like Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Hello, and Easy... read more She's an awesome singer. Way better than the overhyped Rod Stewart.
Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, known professionally as George Michael, was an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist. He rose to fame in the 1980s as one-half of the pop duo Wham! with hits like Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go and Last Christmas... read more
Steven John Wilson is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, most closely associated with the progressive rock genre. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the band Porcupine Tree. Wilson has also had a prolific solo career and is recognized for his work in surround... read more I love his music, both with Porcupine Tree and his solo work. I didn't know of him until 2017, but not since I discovered Pink Floyd in the late '70s has new music made such an impact on me. I love his voice too. He sings with so much emotion.
If you like music such as Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Radiohead, The Moody Blues, etc., check out his solo work. My favorite albums are Insurgentes and Hand. Cannot. Erase., but they are all fantastic. Also, check out Porcupine Tree, for example, the songs: "Anesthetize," "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here," and "Time Flies." I promise you, you will not regret it. Steven Wilson is such a musical genius and a great singer too.
My favorite music of all time!
Peter Brian Gabriel is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and humanitarian activist who rose to fame as the original lead singer and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis. After leaving Genesis in 1975, he launched a successful solo career with hits like Solsbury Hill and In Your Eyes... read more
John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980), was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and political activist. He rose to worldwide fame as the co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in... read more The best there ever was! Searingly brilliant!
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Lauren Christy is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. She gained recognition as a solo artist before becoming part of the successful songwriting and production trio The Matrix. The Matrix worked on numerous hit songs for artists like Avril Lavigne and Hilary Duff.
William John Paul "Liam" Gallagher is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Oasis, and later as the singer of Beady Eye He launched a solo career in 2017. In 2024, it was officially announced that he and his brother Noel had resolved their differences,... read more
Simply the most successful British solo singer ever. In terms of physical singles, he has 16 UK number ones, including a number one in every decade from the 1950s to the 2010s. Over 130 solo hit singles, plus 45 Top Ten UK albums, including seven UK number one albums. He has also had 15 UK Number One Music DVDs!
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born August 7, 1958) is an English musician, airline pilot, and broadcaster. He's best known as the lead singer of Iron Maiden and for his solo career... read more Great singer from a great band.
Adam Richard Wiles, known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, songwriter, and remixer. He is known for hit singles like Summer, This Is What You Came For, and How Deep Is Your Love. Harris has collaborated with numerous top artists and is considered one of the... read more
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He's known for hit songs such as "The A Team" (2011) and "Shape of You" (2017)... read more
Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, musician, songwriter, conductor, and dancer. She rose to fame as the original Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Brightman is also known for her solo music career, having sold more than 30 million records... read more
Robert Peter Williams (born February 13, 1974) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995 and rejoined the group from 2009 to 2012... read more
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3, 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality, often nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness." He rose to fame in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath... read more
Elena Jane "Ellie" Goulding, born December 30, 1986, in Hereford, England, is an English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She's well known in the U.S. for her singles "Lights," "Love Me Like You Do," and "Burn," and has been featured on tracks with artists such as Calvin Harris. She has... read more
Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead singer and lyricist of Led Zeppelin. He's celebrated for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and charismatic stage presence. After Zeppelin's dissolution, Plant released numerous solo albums... read more
George Harrison (25 February 1943 - 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle," Harrison embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his... read more
Catherine "Kate" Bush is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She gained prominence in 1978 with her debut single "Wuthering Heights," which topped the UK Singles Chart. Bush is known for her eclectic musical style and has received critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout... read more Greatest British female singer-songwriter. Relevant since 1978.
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, known professionally as Dusty Springfield, was an English pop singer and record producer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s.
Richard Starkey, known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He occasionally sang lead vocals for the group, including on tracks like With a Little Help from My Friends and Yellow Submarine. Since... read more
Marina Lambrini Diamandis, better known by her former stage name "Marina and The Diamonds" and now simply as Marina, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Born in Brynmawr and raised in nearby Pandy, she moved to London as a teenager to pursue a music career. She is known for her unique songwriting style and... read more