The classic rock band that has accumulated the most streams of all time on Spotify may initially surprise you, but it also makes total sense. While Drake and rock bands from the '70s and '80s remain near the top of the charts several decades later. According to Kworb.net, a handful of rock bands continue to rack up streams in the tens of billions.
A majority of the most-streamed artists on Spotify are still very much active and touring. Usual pop-star suspects like The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande still reign supreme, while rappers such as Eminem, Travis Scott, and the artist formerly known as Kanye West crack the platform's top 10. Some modern alternative rock bands, like Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, also accrue big numbers on Spotify, but one classic rock band has stood the test of time on the streaming charts like no other.
Queen's Catalog Continues To Transcend Generations
"We Are The Champions" Takes On A New Meaning In 2025
Queen, led by the incomparable Freddie Mercury, ranks just outside the top 50 most-streamed artists or bands of all time on Spotify. Currently sitting at number 54 with more than 25 billion total streams, the classic rock group is averaging more than 8.5 billion streams per day in 2025. Sandwiched between modern artists such as Doja Cat at number 52 and Shakira at 57, Queen's continued popularity establishes a dominance that has continued long after their last album, Made in Heaven, came out in 1995.
Apart from the obvious popularity of their hit singles such as "Bohemian Rhapsody" – which surely must be up there for radio plays as well – "Another Ones Bites the Dust", and "Under Pressure", Queen has enjoyed the timeless use of "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" by many a sports team. With their countless radio hits that have transcended decades into the streaming world, Queen's modern popularity truly proves that their music is incredibly accessible, enjoyable, and timeless to all.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" Is Also The Most-Streamed Classic Rock Song
Queen Has 6 Songs In The Top 30 Most-Streamed Songs Of The 1970s
It may come as no surprise that "Bohemian Rhapsody" – which Rolling Stone ranked as the 17th greatest song of all time – is also the most-streamed classic rock song on Spotify. It's also the most-listened-to song from the 1970s on the platform, with over 2.75 billion streams.
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Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" ranks number 2 after "Rhapsody" with 2.28 billion total streams, while four other Queen songs made it into the top 30 of the decade – "We Will Rock You" (9), "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (24), "Somebody to Love" (28), and "Killer Queen" (30) (via Kworb). Needless to say, Queen has made a lasting impression long after their time.