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Just because an artist hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, doesn’t mean they’ll have long term success.
Some of the biggest names in rock have never climbed to the top of the chart, despite selling out stadiums, winning Grammys, or being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Here are some examples, along with their highest-charting single:
1. AC/DC: Their highest charting single was “Moneytalks” at #23 in 1991.
2. Black Sabbath: “Iron Man” hit #52 in 1972.
3. Bruce Springsteen: “Dancing in the Dark” peaked at #2 in 1984.
4. Green Day: “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” peaked #2 in 2005.
5. Journey: “Open Arms” hit #2 in 1982.
6. KISS: “Beth” peaked at #7 in 1976.
7. Led Zeppelin: “Whole Lotta Love” hit #4 in 1970.
8. Metallica: “Until It Sleeps” peaked at #10 in 1996.
9. Nirvana: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” hit #6 in 1991.
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers: “Under the Bridge” peaked at #2 in 1992.
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