3 years ago, we first counted down the then Top 100 artists in my iTunes library. Since that time, I’ve successfully managed to migrate my music collection to a new PC with the stats intact. So, I figured it was time to take another look, expanding out the field to the top 200 artists, based on number of plays from late 2007 through January 1, 2017.
We continue today with having completed 1/4 of the top 200, with our first returning artist who has suffered a large fall down the list.
#150: P.M. Dawn
iTunes stats: 31 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
The trip-hop duo makes the list thanks to contributions from 3 of their hit singles.
#145: The Presidents of the United States of America
iTunes stats: 32 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
The debut album from the band contributes their 3 songs that make up their total.
#145: LL Cool J
iTunes stats: 32 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
3 tracks from the New York rapper cum Hollywood icon make up his total.
#145: Led Zeppelin
iTunes stats: 32 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
The quintessential rock band of the 1970s make the chart based on the total from 3 songs.
#145: Ice Cube
iTunes stats: 32 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
The gangsta rap maestro uses 2 solo tracks to make up this total.
#145: Cher
iTunes stats: 32 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
Only 2 tracks, including a duet (triet?)with Beavis and Butt-head, place Cher on the chart.
#139: The White Stripes
iTunes stats: 33 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
The duo from Detroit take 3 different tracks to combine for their total.
#139: Ozzy Osbourne
iTunes stats: 33 plays
Previous ranking: #94
Our first returning entry, Ozzy managed to add only 9 new listens over the past 3 years to drop 45 spots in the rankings.
#139: Hoyt Curtin
iTunes stats: 33 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
The former primary musical director for Hanna-Barbera combines the totals from theme songs tp 4 cartoons to make up this total.
#139: Dion & The Belmonts
iTunes stats: 33 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
3 tracks from the early 60s stalwarts make up their total.