"For more than six decades now, Billboard has been keeping track of what Americans are listening to via the Hot 100 list, which measures the top 100 pop songs in America based on sales, radio play, and online streaming."
"While how we listen to music has changed immensely since then, it still remains a goal of many artists to try to climb the charts, all the way to No. 1 on the Hot 100."
"However, some of the most beloved bands and artists have never achieved the coveted spot atop the Hot 100. Of these 16 musical acts, some still have plenty of time to make it, while others sadly died without ever making it to the peak."
Billboard's Hot 100 chart has tracked America's most popular songs for over six decades, measuring success through sales, radio play, and streaming data. Reaching number one remains a significant goal for many musicians. However, numerous beloved and influential artists have never claimed the top spot on this prestigious chart. Some of these artists continue their careers with opportunities to reach the summit, while others passed away without achieving this milestone. The list of artists who never reached number one includes some of the most celebrated names in music history, demonstrating that commercial chart success does not always correlate with artistic impact or cultural significance.
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