Someone made a map of best-selling artists by county of origin but not everyone thinks it hits the right note
This map of ‘Best Selling Musical Artists By English County of Origin’ was shared online by Brilliant Maps and it is rather brilliant.
Best Selling Musical Artists By English County of Origin – https://t.co/14z9FixXbI pic.twitter.com/B15VctN9Dq
— Brilliant Maps (@BrilliantMaps) August 8, 2018
In case that’s tricky to read, here it is a bit closer up.
Created by reddit user uvbseventysix it prompted no end of debate online (especially if you’re favourite band or singer wasn’t featured, obviously). Here are 19 of our favourite comments.
1.
No music ever made in Rutland…
— Lee Hicklin (@KivoLee) August 8, 2018
2.
What about The Rutles?
— (@ellifann_tine) August 8, 2018
3.
THESE SHOULD BE THE NEW NAMES OF OUR COUNTIES. https://t.co/MlRC07tFP4
— David Quantick (@quantick) August 9, 2018
4.
Elton John only applies to #Middlesex. London is someone else.
— Twinkle Toes ⛄Tracy (@_littlecreature) August 8, 2018
5.
Pretty sure Fleetwood Mac (formed in London) would be ahead of most of those listed.
— Steve Turtle (@steveturtle) August 8, 2018
6.
There’s another map here which breaks the boroughs down, with Fleetwood Mac representing Westminster. pic.twitter.com/zHEWN7X3hS
— lee spoons (@Lee_Spoons) August 8, 2018
7.
Eno beating Sheeran? There’s still hope.
— CarBootVinylDiaries (@VinylCarBooty) August 8, 2018
8.
Bauhaus? Cher Lloyd? The Struts? AMAZING https://t.co/ch9SIqcOlU
— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) August 9, 2018
9.
sheeran born in yorkshire
— william bee (@williambeebooks) August 8, 2018
10.
He’s beaten by the Kaiser Chiefs apparently
— Jam Norman (@JammyNorman) August 8, 2018
11.
I’d pay to see that.
— Joanne (@Miss_Joanne_F) August 9, 2018