TOP 10 Greatest Rock Bands In History
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TOP 10 Greatest Rock Bands In History :
10. The Doors :
The Doors were arguably among the most controversial, and fascinating, groups of the 1960s. If you ask their fans, they would tell you that they were quite impulsive on stage and had electric charisma, particularly their front man Morrison.
9. Queen :
This British band were very big and popular in their time. Queen has sold over 150 million records and some of the best albums to come from them are ‘News of the World’, Night of the Opera’, and ‘Sheer Heart Attack’.
8. Ramones :
Started in 1974, this American rock group is credited to have started a new sub-genre of rock –punk rock. Active until 1976, Ramones witnessed extremely limited commercial success though they have figure now among the most influential groups.
7. Pink Floyd :
It wouldn’t be wrong to label this English band as one of the most influential and popular rock bands ever. Active from 1965 to 1995 and then again from 2012 to 2014. Some of their chartbuster albums include ‘The Wall’, ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, and ‘Wish You Were Here’.
6. The Velvet Underground :
Active between 1964 and 1973, The Velvet Underground achieved quite less than what the deserved during that time; however, they are now considered among the most compelling rock bands in history.
5. Nirvana :
During their active time from 1987 to 1994, Nirvana released only three full-length studio albums. Despite this, they have become one of the most influential and important alternative bands ever.
4. U2 :
U2 is as characterized by its lead man Bono’s unique lyrical abilities as it is for the experimental modern sound. This Irish rock band was formed in 1976 and won 22 Grammy Awards.
3. Rolling Stones :
After Beatles faded out, Rolling Stones was the one band who kept every rock lover interested in rock music. Established in 1962, The band identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s.
2. Led Zeppelin :
It is tough to speak of rock music and not include Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in the conversation. Formed in 1968, this English band still has a loyal following world over. Arguably one of the most influential bands after Beatles.
1. The Beatles :
With estimated sales of more than 600 million records worldwide, The Beatles are the best-selling band in history of rock music. Founded in 1960, this Liverpool-based outfit received 10 Grammy Awards.
10. The Doors :
The Doors were arguably among the most controversial, and fascinating, groups of the 1960s. If you ask their fans, they would tell you that they were quite impulsive on stage and had electric charisma, particularly their front man Morrison.
9. Queen :
This British band were very big and popular in their time. Queen has sold over 150 million records and some of the best albums to come from them are ‘News of the World’, Night of the Opera’, and ‘Sheer Heart Attack’.
8. Ramones :
Started in 1974, this American rock group is credited to have started a new sub-genre of rock –punk rock. Active until 1976, Ramones witnessed extremely limited commercial success though they have figure now among the most influential groups.
7. Pink Floyd :
It wouldn’t be wrong to label this English band as one of the most influential and popular rock bands ever. Active from 1965 to 1995 and then again from 2012 to 2014. Some of their chartbuster albums include ‘The Wall’, ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, and ‘Wish You Were Here’.
6. The Velvet Underground :
Active between 1964 and 1973, The Velvet Underground achieved quite less than what the deserved during that time; however, they are now considered among the most compelling rock bands in history.
5. Nirvana :
During their active time from 1987 to 1994, Nirvana released only three full-length studio albums. Despite this, they have become one of the most influential and important alternative bands ever.
4. U2 :
U2 is as characterized by its lead man Bono’s unique lyrical abilities as it is for the experimental modern sound. This Irish rock band was formed in 1976 and won 22 Grammy Awards.
3. Rolling Stones :
After Beatles faded out, Rolling Stones was the one band who kept every rock lover interested in rock music. Established in 1962, The band identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s.
2. Led Zeppelin :
It is tough to speak of rock music and not include Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in the conversation. Formed in 1968, this English band still has a loyal following world over. Arguably one of the most influential bands after Beatles.
1. The Beatles :
With estimated sales of more than 600 million records worldwide, The Beatles are the best-selling band in history of rock music. Founded in 1960, this Liverpool-based outfit received 10 Grammy Awards.