Radio station polls best artists across the decades

THE Beatles, Whitney Houston and the Bee Gees topped the list in a recent poll hosted by digital radio station East Coast Gold on the top 10 artists or bands of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

The poll, which was open for two weeks, online and on East Coast Gold’s social media platforms, received more than 2 000 entries.

From a list of artists, separated into three categories for the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, the station’s listeners narrowed down their top classic artists to some of the most ubiquitous names.

The Beatles came in at number one, with Whitney Houston and the Bee Gees taking the second and third spots.

Elton John was voted number four, followed by Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. Next were Madonna, The Beach Boys, Lionel Richie and finally, Donna Summer came in at number 10.

East Coast Gold programming manager Zane Derbyshire said the three seminal decades in history marked a timeless era in music that is deserving of its own dedicated space on-air.

“It was such a thrill to hear from our audience on who their favourite classic hits artists are. You can see by the list that some of the biggest artists of all time appear in the top 10.

“This is a testament to the power of nostalgia and to the timeless talent that emerged from one of the most remarkable periods in music history. As a station, this reaffirms our focus on classic hits and the pleasure we find in taking listeners down memory lane.”

The digital radio station is accessible via various platforms, including the East Coast Radio website and app, Radio Garden, Facebook and Alexa.

To find out more visit https:// www.ecr.co.za/ecr-gold-shows/