The Billboard Hot 100 has measured the 100 top pop songs in America based on sales, radio play, and online streaming since 1958.

While some musical artists rack up No. 1 hits like it's nothing (e.g., Mariah Carey and The Beatles), some prolific artists have never topped the Hot 100.

James Brown had more than 90 songs chart on the Hot 100, but never made it to No. 1.

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For more than six decades now, Billboard has been keeping track of what Americans are listening to via the Hot 100 list, which measures the top 100 pop songs in America based on sales, radio play, and online streaming.

While how we listen to music has changed immensely since then, it still remains a goal of many artists to try and climb the charts, all the way to No. 1 on the Hot 100.

However, some of the most beloved bands and artists have never achieved the coveted spot atop the Hot 100. Of these 16 musical acts, some still have plenty of time to make it. Keep scrolling to see who's never had a No. 1 hit. It might surprise you.