20th-century British male singers

Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter who achieved global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he is known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen.

Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th person to achieve an "EGOT", winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

English singer and songwriter (born 1945)

British musician

British singer (1949–2012)

British singer

Scottish musician, leader of Jethro Tull

British musician

British musician (1949–2003)

Argentine - British-Irish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist

English musician

British singer

British-American singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (1943–2019)

British musician (1948–2009)

British singer (born 1950)

British musician

British actor and singer

Scottish-born skiffle musician (1931–2002)

English actor (1921–2017)

British musician (1941–2005)

British blues musician and radio broadcaster (1928–1984)

British actor (1933–2006)

English musician

British singer and bassist (1946–2006)

British reggae/pop singer

British actor

British rock and roll singer (1940–1983)

British singer, model and musician (1962–2021)

British singer and songwriter (1948–2015)

Northern Irish footballer and manager (1938-2007)

South African–British vocalist (1899–1941)

Jamaican singer

British bassist (1945–2009)

English musician (1944-2004)

British singer (1956–2002)

British poet, songwriter, musician, and singer

British singer-songwriter and the main force behind the band Roachford, who scored their first success in 1989 with the hits "Cuddly Toy" and "Family Man"

British actor and comedian (1933-2015)

British singer, songwriter (1935–1966)

British actor and musician (1938-2019)

English musician

British actor (1892-1978)

British musician

British singer

British rock musician (1942–2000)

British blues singer and musician. (1946–1976)

Saint Lucian musician and singer (1937-2016)

British singer and actor (1918–2005)

British actor (1940-2007)

British music publisher (1920–1986)

Jamaican-born British operatic bass-baritone

British reggae musician

British singer

South African singer (1942–2005)

English folk singer (1948–2009)

Jazz Musician, composer, entertainer (1921–2000)

British singer

British actor and musician (1952-1985)

Grenadian musician

English Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader