A number of acts from the city have achieved global fame and renown, selling millions of albums in the process. The city isn’t just limited to one genre, with seminal acts producing everything from soul, goth rock and post punk to synthpo p.
Here, we look at some of the biggest music acts to have emerged from Leeds over the years, based on record sales and their overall impact.
7. Sisters Of Mercy
Leeds was at the centre of the goth movement in the 1980s, with venues like the F Club and Le Phonographique being key venues for eyeliner wearing and leather clad groups to gather. Among the most successful local group to emerge was the Sisters of Mercy, whose first three albums were all certified gold. Photo: ITV/Shutterstock
8. Yard Act
Looking to the future, Leeds locals Yard Act have set themselves up nicely to be one of the city's greats. 2022 saw their debut album 'The Overload' reach number 2 in the album charts and also saw them sell out huge shows across the country. Photo: Phoebe Fox