Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the most influential act of the rock era.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international success with their progressive and psychedelic music.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The original line-up consisted of Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Ian Stewart.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Queen
Queen are a British rock band that formed in London in 1970. Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
The Who
The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. They are a hard rock/blues rock band, but they have also been considered a heavy metal band.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Nirvana
Nirvana was an American rock band formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Dave Grohl joined as drummer in 1990.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Eagles
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles when vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield responded to an advertisement posted by drummer Lars Ulrich in a local newspaper.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith were formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton met up with vocalist Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival, often informally abbreviated to Creedence or CCR, was an American rock band active in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath were an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1968, by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, singer Ozzy Osbourne and drummer Bill Ward.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses is an American hard rock band formed in 1985. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group’s original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Van Halen
Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band’s original lineup consisted of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers, also sometimes shortened to The Chili Peppers or abbreviated as RHCP, are an American funk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Rush
Rush is a Canadian rock band composed of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970’s.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
The Police
The Police were an English new wave band formed in London in 1977. For most of their history the band consisted of Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed in London in 1967. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time.
Many rock bands have tried, but few succeed when it comes to making it big. The following are 25 of the greatest rock bands that have stood the test of time and made a massive impact on the history of music.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. The band’s original lineup was Tom Petty as the lead singer and guitar player, Mike Campbell as the lead guitarist, Ron Blair on bass, Stan Lynch on drums and Benmont Tench on keyboards.