These 10 Bands have the Most No.1 Singles in the US

In this article, we will take a look at the most successful bands in Billboard Hot 100 history – those rare groups who not only topped the charts, but did so multiple times. Scoring a No.1 hit is no easy feat, and these bands managed to do it over and over again, sometimes across decades and stylistic shifts.

And since the era of bands seems to have ended in the 1990s, it may take a while before these records get beaten. Will there be a band revival era? We certainly hope so.

Obviously, there are plenty of great groups with two, three, or even four chart-toppers, but in this post, we’re focusing on elite company – the bands that have scored five or more No.1 singles in the US.

Bands with the most number one hits in the United States

10. The Four Seasons – 5

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Sherry”

Led by the unmistakable falsetto of Frankie Valli, The Four Seasons were a force in the 1960s, delivering infectious pop hits that defined a generation. Their biggest chart success came with “Sherry“, which captured the top spot for five weeks in 1962.

All No.1 singles: “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like a Man”, “Rag Doll”, and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)”

9. KC and the Sunshine Band – 5

Biggest Hot 100 single: “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty”

Disco wouldn’t have been the same without KC and the Sunshine Band who dominated the dance floors and the charts during the mid-to-late 1970s. Their biggest hit, “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty“, was a funky anthem with an infectious groove that hit No.1 in 1976.

All No.1 singles: “Get Down Tonight”, “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “I’m Your Boogie Man”, and “Please Don’t Go”

8. Eagles – 5

Biggest Hot 100 single: “One of These Nights”

With their blend of country, rock and West Coast cool, the Eagles became one of America’s most iconic bands. While “One of These Nights” remains their biggest Billboard hit, their pleasant and smooth harmonies with poetic storytelling lyrics secured their place among music’s giants.

All No.1 singles: “Best of My Love”, “New Kid in Town”, “Hotel California”, and “Heartache Tonight”

7. Boyz II Men – 5

Biggest Hot 100 single: “I’ll Make Love To You”

Boyz II Men took vocal harmony to new heights in the ’90s, mixing classic soul with modern R&B. Their biggest smash was “I’ll Make Love To You”, which ruled the Hot 100 for 14 weeks in an era dominated by hip-hop and pop stars.

All No.1 singles: “End of the Road”, “On Bended Knee”, “One Sweet Day” (a duet with Mariah Carey that held the No.1 spot for a then-record 16 weeks), and “4 Seasons of Loneliness”

6. BTS – 6

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Butter”

K-pop superstars BTS took the US by storm in the 2020s, racking up No.1s faster than almost any group in modern memory. Their biggest hit, “Butter“, spent an impressive 10 weeks at the top in 2021.

All No.1 singles: “Dynamite”, “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” [BTS Remix], “Life Goes On”, “Permission to Dance”, and “My Universe” (with Coldplay)

5. Paul McCartney and Wings – 6

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Silly Love Songs”

After The Beatles, Paul McCartney kept the hits coming with Wings, a band that dominated 1970s pop-rock. Their biggest hit was “Silly Love Songs”, a tongue-in-cheek tune that topped the charts in 1976 and showed to the critics that there’s nothing wrong with Granny music.

All No.1 singles: “My Love”, “Band on the Run”, “Listen to What the Man Said”, “With a Little Luck”, and “Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)”

4. The Rolling Stones – 8

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Honky Tonk Women”

The Rolling Stones might as well be the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band, releasing hit after hit for over six decades and still doing world tours in the 80, unreal. Naturally, they are also chart titans and their biggest Hot 100 success came with “Honky Tonk Women”, which hit No.1 in 1969.

All No.1 singles: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, “Get Off of My Cloud”, “Paint It Black”, “Ruby Tuesday”, “Miss You”, “Brown Sugar”, and “Angie”

3. Bee Gees – 9

Biggest Hot 100 single: “How Deep Is Your Love”

The Bee Gees went from 1960s pop to disco royalty in the 1970s, dominating the “Saturday Night Fever” era with a string of unstoppable hits. Their biggest hit on the Hot 100 was the tender ballad “How Deep Is Your Love”, which reached No.1 in the US in 1977.

All No.1 singles: “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart”, “Jive Talkin'”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Night Fever”, “Too Much Heaven”, “Tragedy”, and “Love You Inside Out”

2. The Supremes – 12

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Love Child”

Motown’s finest, The Supremes, became the most successful girl group of all time thanks to a catalog of pure pop magic and the talented Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson. Their biggest single in the US was “Love Child”, a socially conscious song that topped the chart in 1968.

All No.1 singles: “Where Did Our Love Go”, “Baby Love”, “Come See About Me”, “Stop! In the Name of Love”, “Back in My Arms Again”, “I Hear a Symphony”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”, “Love is Here and Now You’re Gone”, “The Happening”, and “Someday We’ll Be Together”

1. The Beatles – 20

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Hey Jude”

No band in history has come even close to the chart dominance of The Beatles whose influence defies logic. Their biggest No.1 single in the US is “Hey Jude”, which spent nine weeks at the top of the main chart in 1968.

All No.1 singles: “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, “She Loves You”, “Can’t Buy Me Love”, “Love Me Do”, “A Hard Day’s Night”, “Eight Days a Week”, “I Feel Fine”, “Ticket to Ride”, “Help!”, “Yesterday”, “We Can Work It Out”, “Paperback Writer”, “Penny Lane”, “All You Need Is Love”, “Hello, Goodbye”, “Hey Jude”, “Get Back”, “Come Together/Something”, “Let It Be”, and “The Long and Winding Road”

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Honorable Mention

Daryl Hall and John Oates – 6

Biggest Hot 100 single: “Maneater”

Not a band or a group, but the most successful duo in Billboard history – Hall and Oates deserve a mention as the kings of 1980s pop-soul. Known for crafting irresistibly catchy songs that still resonate today, their biggest No.1 single in the US was “Maneater”, which spent four weeks at the top in 1982.

All No.1 singles: “Rich Girl”, “Kiss on My List”, “Private Eyes”, “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)”, and “Out of Touch”

Final Thoughts

While today’s charts are dominated by solo artists and hip-hop collaborations, these vocal groups and bands proved that musical chemistry can translate into massive commercial success. From Motown magic and British invasions to disco grooves and K-pop surge, these groups left an undeniable mark on the Billboard charts.

However, with bands fading from the spotlight in recent decades, the question remains whether anyone will ever challenge not only the record set by The Beatles, but any of the groups named on this list.

But if music has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Maybe the next chart-dominating band is just one viral song away.