RIAA Top Selling Artists Using Their Real Name
DirectionsName the real-named artists with at least 5 RIAA certifications. For purposes of this quiz, real-named artists refers to artists who perform under their first and last birthname (i.e. not known after their middle name). Names must be fully spelled out (sorry Kenny G fans) but can be based on a common alternative for a first name (i.e. Bob for Robert). Extra words can be included, i.e. The FirstName LastName Band. Total RIAA certifications and # of albums shown. Object is most certifications, not artists.
For purposes of this quiz, real-named artists refers to artists who perform under their first and last birthname (i.e. not known after their middle name).
This means that Cyndi Lauper doesn’t count. Her real first name is Stephanie, and Cyndi (Cynthia) is either her second or third (of five!) name.
Marvin Gaye, was born Marvin Gay
This was a cool quiz. I can’t believe the number of artists I learned of that used stage names.
Carole King?
born as Carol Klein.
Are one name artists (Prince, Madonna, Beyonce, etc) in this?
no – only full names using real names.