Here you will find information about every artist who has performed, or appeared on an episode of Top of the Pops over the years.
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MOST APPEARANCES
Cliff made the most solo TOTP appearances, appearing from 1964 to 1999.
Making their debut on TOTP in 1968, Status Quo made the most band TOTP appearances.
The Beatles
ABBA
Shakin Stevens
Madonna
Robbie Williams
Ed Sheeran
DEBUT APPEARANCE
Making their debut on TOTP in July 2000, performing "Yellow".
Oasis, one of the biggest Brit pop bands, debuted on TOTP with "Shakermaker".
Debut on TOTP at No.2 with "Barbie Girl" on 24th October 1997.
First performed on TOTP on 19th July 1996.
Debuting at No. 1 with "Because We Want To" on 10th July 1998.
Debut on TOTP with a live performance of "Dreams" on 15th May 1998.
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