Top 10 Highest Earning Bands of All-Time

Regardless of your taste in music; there are some songs that live forever in the hearts of fans. In fact, the voices behind the music you are listening to have gained fame during their time. Many of them have definitely sold lots of albums and had their tours filled with large crowds. With that, Explore Talent presents you a list of the top 10 highest earning bands of all-time that have proven the world that they deserve their top spot.

10. ABBA

Certified Album Sales: $58M

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In 1972, the Swedish band, ABBA, released their first album. The pop/disco band produced a number of chart-topping songs during their time. Some of their best hits include, Dancing Queen and Fernando.

9. Queen

Certified Album Sales: $61M

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Queen started in 1971 as a pop rock music band. Two years later, they released their first album and since then, they haven’t stopped going on tours.

8. The Rolling Stones

Certified Album Sales: $66M

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The U.K. blues and rock band is best known for their lead singer Mick Jagger. The UK band is known for their best selling compilation album called Hot Rocks.

7. Aerosmith

Certified Album Sales: $66.5M

Since 1970, Aerosmith has already been active and known for its lead singer Steven Tyler. This American band rose into fame in the 1980s when many of their hits were featured on the charts.

6. AC/DC

Certified Album Sales: $71M

AC/DC is an Australian band that became famous between 1970 and 1980 because of their best-selling album entitled Back in Black. Within that time, they hired different drummers and bass players, though their primary members remain as is.

5.Pink Floyd

Certified Album Sales: $74.5M

Within three decades, Pink Floyd was able to sell albums worth $74.5 million. The U.K. band became active in the music scene between 1965 and 1996. Unfortunately, the band ended up broke.

4. The Eagles

Certified Album Sales: $100M

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The Eagles is among the oldest bands in the United States. For 9 years since they made their first debut in 1971, the band was active. Years after, the band decided to go on separate ways. In 1994, they made a comeback. From then on, they have been active in the music industry.

3. Led Zeppelin

Certified Album Sales: $111.5M

The impressive earnings of Led Zeppelin make them qualified in this list. The hard rock and heavy metal band is best known for their top selling album Led Zeppelin IV, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.

2. U2

Certified Album Sales: $150M

The Irish band, U2, is popularly known because of their lead singer Bono. Since their debut in 1976, the band has released 12 studio albums and sold over 100 million album copies worldwide.

1. The Beatles

Certified Album Sales: $250M

There are rumors and claims that The Beatles sold over 600 million albums already, but only 250 are certified. The White album is the band’s top selling album, selling over 20 million copies. It is indeed undeniable that The Beatles is one of the most successful pop rock bands of all times, considering their total sales.