The Best Artists of All Time, Ranked by Fans
Not another editor's list. Every position below is earned in head-to-head votes — two artists at a time, fans pick, Elo does the math. 434 votes across 10 lineups and counting.
All-time top 25
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1The Beatles10–0win–loss
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2Bob Marley9–1win–loss
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3Michael Jackson9–1win–loss
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4Pink Floyd8–1win–loss
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5Prince8–1win–loss
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6The Strokes7–0win–loss
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7Vampire Weekend10–4win–loss
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82Pac7–1win–loss
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9Kanye West6–0win–loss
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10A Tribe Called Quest7–1win–loss
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11Arctic Monkeys7–2win–loss
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12D'Angelo6–1win–loss
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13Dr. Dre6–1win–loss
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14Wu-Tang Clan6–1win–loss
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15Nirvana7–3win–loss
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16Madonna6–2win–loss
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17Queen6–2win–loss
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18The Weeknd6–2win–loss
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19OutKast5–1win–loss
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20Stevie Wonder7–4win–loss
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21Fleetwood Mac6–3win–loss
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22Iron Maiden6–3win–loss
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23Mariah Carey6–3win–loss
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24Marvin Gaye6–3win–loss
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25Snoop Dogg6–3win–loss
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