The Beatles and Robbie Williams were pipped by Queen of Pop Madonna to be named the most played artist of the last decade in the U. K.

The Daily Express has reported that compiled by the music licensing body PPL, the list is based on the number of radio appearances and plays in public places such as shops, clubs and bars, amassed by musicians over the last 10 years.

The Beatles and Robbie Williams followed the Material Girl in second and third places respectively.

Queen claimed fourth place, while boy band Take That were in fifth.

Elton John, Elvis Presley and Abba were the other music stars in the top 10. (With Inputs from Agencies)