Best Music Artists for a Pop Hall of Fame

Considering that there is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I felt as if a similar vein could be applied to Pop Music.

This is a list about not just the best Pop Music has to offer, but its also about the influence and legacy that these artists have presented. Hence, a "Hall of Fame".

1. Michael Jackson

   

   Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, which was ruled a homicide. Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures... read more

   I mean, his title is "King of Pop". It is to be expected. In all fairness, Michael has remained one of Pop Music's most seminal and influential music artists, in spite of his many controversies.

   The biggest solo pop star in history, he would be the first and only one inducted first year so the enitre show can be dedicated to his greatness.

   Well, he's the "King of Pop"! And of course the royalties are in here.

2. Madonna

   

   Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She has influenced many artists, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyoncé Knowles, and Britney Spears. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," she has played a significant... read more

   Back when she was in her peaks during the 80s-90s, Madonna was easily one music artist to be renowned. Although her reputation in the present isn't as good, you can't really deny her energy back then and the influence she has on Pop Music these days.

   She just turned 60, has been inducted in numerous halls of fame and is the biggest female artist in history, she's and obvious choice.

3. ABBA

   

   ABBA were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972. The group consists of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

   ABBA became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, particularly during the 1970s and early 1980s.

   One of the most renowned Pop bands of all time. They defined 70s Pop and are still seen as a big influence in the Pop scene, even after 40 years.

4. Elvis Presley

   

   Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor, widely dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll" and regarded as a pivotal cultural icon of the 20th century. His energetic musical interpretation and provocative performance style, bridging racial music traditions in a shifting era, both fueled his fame... read more

   Elvis is normally referred to as the "King of Rock N' Roll", but no doubt he was a massive figure in Pop as well.

5. The Beatles

   

   The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more

6. Whitney Houston

   

   Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. She holds the Guinness World Record as the most awarded female artist of all time, with over 400 career awards as of 2006, and was named the most awarded female act in 2009.... read more

   She is "The Voice". She was the first true black female global superstar and one of the original pop divas who set the lane for woman to break in easier in American popular music.

   Like MJ, she has her own moniker; "The Queen of Pop" and its easy to see why she deserves it. She has one of the most powerful voices out of any female music artists I can think of.

   Isn't Madonna the Queen of Pop and not Whitney?

7. Celine Dion

   

   Céline Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer and businesswoman. She's best known for "My Heart Will Go On," the theme song of the 1997 film Titanic, which was the first film in history to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

   Alongside Whitney and Mariah Carey, them and Celine make up for one of music's most renowned Group of influential artists. That, and she has a very powerful voice, one of the best out of any music artist in general.

   Her voice is the driving factor to some of the 90s biggest pop ballads which are in turn some of the most iconic love songs in modern history so she is definitely on this lost with reason.

8. Prince

   

   Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016) was an American musician, widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential artists of the 1980s. He was known for his eclectic musical style, flamboyant stage presence, and mastery of multiple instruments. Some of his most iconic songs include... read more

   Prince and MJ were formidable rivals. Despite MJ's superior stage persona and singing, Prince is no slouch either and excels in instrumentals for an alternative. One of Pop's greatest instrumentalists.

   I think Prince had better singing skills and a better voice than Michael Jackson but Michael was more entertaining because of his dancing.

   He is one of the most influential acts in various genres including pop music so he should be held in high consideration.

9. David Bowie

   

   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.

   He earned praise for his experimental and creative music, winning numerous awards and gaining admiration from... read more

   Hard to say; he only had a handful of albums that could really be construed as pop (Young Americans, Let's Dance, Tonight, and maybe Hunky Dory or Ziggy Stardust). His "best" work (Station to Station, Low, "Heroes", Lodger, Scary Monsters, ★, etc.) certainly wasn't. I guess he did drive a number of pop music trends, which probably justifies his inclusion.

   Undeniably talented. His experimentation and versatility is remarkable and whilst he is a rock artist he is also a pop artist as well, which is awesome. His influence has gone on for several years and he is one of the best singers ever in my opinion. R.i.p. David Bowie(Day of his death was in 2016)

10. Elton John

    

    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

    He has been active for as long as acts like Mariah Carey and Eminem have been alive and served immense longevity so he should be here.

    He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992.

    He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Kate Bush

    

    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

    Admittedly I have only listened to Hounds of Love but from that alone I think she belongs.

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    Jermaine Jackson

    
The Contenders

13. Bee Gees

    

    The Bee Gees were a pop music group formed in 1958. The group consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. They gained international fame for their distinctive harmonies and became major contributors to the disco era with hits like Stayin' Alive and Night Fever.

14. Christina Aguilera

    

    Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants," and she later showcased her vocal power in songs like "Beautiful" and "Hurt." Throughout her career, she's explored a range of... read more

    Fourth class. There are mnay pop acts who must be in before she is even considered.

    Yes! Amazing, incredible voice.

15. The Carpenters - Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter

    

    Who added this in this list? like oh my jedi god I forgot about the carpenters I planned earlier of buying a CD of them but whoever added this THANK YOU an orb of enlightenment and I just remembered- Kevinsidis

16. Taylor Swift

    

    Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter, born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a Faith Hill documentary. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager and, after signing with RCA Records, began... read more

    I think she is great but honestly I am not sure she has been around long enough.

17. Katy Perry

    

    Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013.

    She is among the best-selling artists ever, with four Guinness World Records... read more

18. George Michael

    

    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

    I love george Michael I would have loved to have been his wife I think he would have made a wonderful husband.

19. Depeche Mode

    

    Depeche Mode are an English electronic and synth-pop band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The original lineup included Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Vince Clarke. They are known for pioneering the electronic music genre and have sold over 100 million records worldwide.

    The most mainstream gothic group to ever exist (yes, they're goth, just look at their lyrics).

    Amazing artists! Their last songs like Heaven or Scum are incredible.

    I dig them, there are interesting things in their songs. Dark pop.

20. Halsey

    

    Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known by her stage name Halsey, is an American singer and songwriter. She was born on September 29, 1994, in New Jersey. She began her music career by releasing songs on SoundCloud and gained popularity with hits like Bad at Love and Now or Never.

    As much as I like Halsey realistically there is no way she would be in any kind of Hall of Fame even if it had a really long list of entries.

    She follows her aesthetic and I love that!

21. Zara Larsson

    

    Zara Maria Larsson is a Swedish singer and songwriter who was born on December 16, 1997, in Stockholm. She gained national fame at age 10 by winning Talang, Sweden's version of Got Talent, in 2008.

    Larsson signed with TEN Music Group in 2012 and released her debut EP Introducing in 2013. She is... read more

    I like her but really an artist who has one well known album is not exactly hall of fame material.

22. Mariah Carey

    

    Mariah Carey, born March 27, 1970, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She's one of the best-selling female artists in music history, with 19 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

    She's often regarded as a sex symbol through her songs and videos, and has been noted in the press... read more

    Why is she higher? Deserves it more than half the people on this list.

    I like her song touch my body the video for it is so funny

23. Bjork

    

    Björk Guðmundsdóttir (born November 21, 1965) is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Over her four-decade career, she has developed a unique and eclectic musical style that incorporates elements from electronic, pop, jazz, experimental, trip hop, alternative, classical... read more

    Her voice is truly haunting. If the lyrics don't stick with you, her voice will.

    One of Pop's most prolific and renowned experimental artists.

24. Hatsune Miku

    

    Hatsune Miku, sometimes referred to as Miku Hatsune, is a humanoid persona voiced by a singing synthesizer application developed by Crypton Future Media. She is part of the Vocaloid software series and uses Yamaha Corporation's Vocaloid technology. Miku has become a global virtual pop icon, performing... read more

    I don't really think I would consider it a real music artist.

25. Fleetwood Mac

    

    Fleetwood Mac is a British-American rock band formed in July 1967 in London. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music acts of all time. Their 1977 album Rumours is one of the best-selling albums ever, with over 40 million copies sold globally... read more

26. Billy Joel

    

    William Martin Joel is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man," he began his music career in the 1960s and gained popularity with his breakthrough 1973 hit of the same name. He released numerous successful albums throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s,... read more

27. Shakira

    

    Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian-Spanish singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer, and model. She rose to international fame in the late 1990s with Latin pop hits and has sold over 85 million records worldwide. Shakira is also known for her philanthropic work through her... read more