Figures compiled in 2003:
The Top Ten Artists in U.S. Album Sales
Number Artist Album Sales
1 The Beatles 106,530,000
2 Garth Brooks 92,000,000
3 Led Zeppelin 83,620,000
4 Elvis Presley 77,280,000
5 Eagles 65,000,000
6 Billy Joel 63,250,000
7 Barbra Streisand 62,750,000
8 Elton John 61,620,000
9 Aerosmith 54,370,000
10 Pink Floyd 52,600,000
Someone's telling porkies!
Looking at the above list, I think its fair to say a few British acts cracked the states, not just the Beatles!