A HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE UK SINGLES CHART IN THE 20TH CENTURY

ARTISTS WITH THE MOST TOP FORTY HITS

NoArtistYear(s)Top Forties
1 Elvis Presley 1956-1997 102
2 Cliff Richard 1960-1999 90
3 Status Quo 1968-1999 49
4 David Bowie 1969-1999 49
5 Madonna 1984-1999 47
6 Queen 1974-1998 45
7 Elton John 1971-1998 45
8 Diana Ross 1970-1999 41
9 The Rolling Stones 1963-1998 39
10 Michael Jackson 1972-1997 39
11 Rod Stewart 1971-1998 38
12 Stevie Wonder 1966-1995 34
13 Depeche Mode 1981-1998 33
14 UB40 1980-1999 32
15 Lonnie Donegan 1956-1962 31
16 The Beatles 1962-1996 30
17 Pet Shop Boys 1985-1999 30
18 Shakin' Stevens 1980-1991 30
19 Roy Orbison 1960-1992 30
20 The Everly Brothers 1957-1968 29