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The 37 most-read pub rock artists worldwide, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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37 artists are ranked in pub rock. The biggest move was The Johnnys, up 6 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Elvis CostelloPaddington · United Kingdom | 66,295 | 0 |
02 | Ian DuryHarrow · United Kingdom | 37,761 | 0 |
03 | Nick LoweWalton-on-Thames · United Kingdom | 26,221 | 0 |
04 | Wilko JohnsonCanvey Island · United Kingdom | 18,895 | 0 |
05 | Dr. FeelgoodCanvey Island · United Kingdom | 13,726 | 0 |
06 | Graham ParkerLondon · United Kingdom | 7,847 | +1 |
07 | Cold ChiselAdelaide · Australia | 6,894 | -1 |
08 | The AngelsAustralia | 6,465 | 0 |
09 | The MotorsLondon · United Kingdom | 6,096 | +1 |
10 | Eddie & the Hot RodsSouthend-on-Sea · United Kingdom | 3,867 | -1 |
11 | Brinsley SchwarzKent · United Kingdom | 3,335 | 0 |
12 | The Screaming JetsNewcastle · Australia | 1,946 | 0 |
13 | The Party BoysSydney · Australia | 1,674 | 0 |
14 | The RadiatorsAustralia | 1,561 | 0 |
15 | Bazooka JoeLondon · United Kingdom | 1,275 | +1 |
16 | The 101ersLondon · United Kingdom | 1,043 | -1 |
17 | Geraint WatkinsAbertridwr · United Kingdom | 943 | +2 |
18 | Kursaal FlyersSouthend-on-Sea · United Kingdom | 915 | -1 |
19 | Mickey JuppWorthing · United Kingdom | 772 | -1 |
20 | Chilli Willi and the Red Hot PeppersUnited Kingdom | 643 | +1 |
21 | Spencer P. JonesTe Awamutu · New Zealand | 571 | +4 |
21 | The JohnnysSydney · Australia | 571 | +6 |
23 | The Count BishopsLondon · United Kingdom | 469 | +1 |
24 | Help YourselfLondon · United Kingdom | 456 | -1 |
25 | Phil Small— | 407 | -3 |
26 | Eggs Over EasyUnited States | 315 | 0 |
27 | ArielMelbourne · Australia | 313 | -7 |
28 | Ernie GrahamBelfast · United Kingdom | 263 | +1 |
29 | Little Bob StoryLe Havre · France | 258 | +3 |
30 | The WinkiesLondon · United Kingdom | 240 | 0 |
31 | Bees Make HoneyUnited Kingdom | 206 | 0 |
32 | RoogalatorLondon · United Kingdom | 205 | +2 |
33 | The TenantsBathurst · Australia | 166 | 0 |
34 | Mini SkirtByron Bay · Australia | 141 | -6 |
35 | ClancyLondon · United Kingdom | 132 | 0 |
36 | Paul RileyUnited Kingdom | 101 | +1 |
37 | Urban GuerillasAdelaide · Australia | 70 | -1 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.