The 2010s were dominated by Hip Hop, Pop, and Country. What about rock? Did any rockers make the list? The answer is yes, but we must define what we are calling rock. Today’s alternative/pop rock made the top 10 with Maroon 5 at #9. Coldplay, Mumford & Sons, and Twenty One Pilots are in the top 50. Classic rockers don’t show up til #77 with U2. The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Bon Jovi follow with Paul McCartney rounding out the list at #100. Here’s the top 10.
1. Drake
2. Taylor Swift
3. Bruno Mars
4. Rihanna
5. Adele
6. Ed Sheeran
7. Justin Bieber
8. Katy Perry
9. Maroon 5
10. Post Malone
Billoard determined their Top 100 list based on chart performance (on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard 200), as well as social media data, and touring revenue.
-- Doug O’Brien
Cox Media Group
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