Who was the first British singer to have a number 1 in the US?

Answer 1

Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders

Answer 2

for solo vocal artists, I believe it was Petula Clark with "Downtown" in January 1965.

for instrumental artists, I believe it was Mr. Acker Bilk with "Stranger on the Shore" in April 1962

Answer 3

The first number one in the American Hot 100 by a British artist was Stranger on Shore by Acker Bill in May 1962.

Later that year in December the British band The Tornadoes had a number one with Telstar.

Answer 4

The first number 1 hit in the USA performed by a British group was in 1962. It was an instrumental called Telstar by The Tornados.

Answer 5

The Tornados, with "Telstar" (named after the first communications satellite) on August 17, 1962.

Answer 6

Rolf Harris was number one with Two Little Boys on Jan 1 1970. The first new number one of the 1970s was Love Grows (Where my Rosemary Goes) by Edison Lighthouse.

Answer 7

Beatles