Top 10 best rock bands of all time 2022

No.1  Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin is an English rock band formed in London in 1968, consisting of members Robert Plant (Vocal), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (bass), and John Bonham (drums). Led Zeppelin was known for his blues-inspired melancholy guitar performances on his first album and was immediately recognized as one of the forefathers of rock metal. The group achieved considerable success with albums such as Led Zeppelin (1969), Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin III (1970), Led Zeppelin IV (1971), Houses of the Holy (1973), and Physical Graffiti. (1975). In particular, “Stairway to Heaven” is one of the most famous and influential rock songs of all time. You are watching: World famous rock bands

No.2  The Beatles

The Beatles are an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group is a collection of musical legends such as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles quickly became known as the biggest and most influential rock group of the rock era. Inspired by 1950s skiffle, beats, and rock and roll, The Beatles then gradually experimented with various genres, from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and heavy metal rock. Characteristic in The Beatles’ songs is often a creative combination of classical elements.

Since 1965, The Beatles have released many creative and influential albums such as Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), and Sgt. Lonely Hearts Club Band Pepper (1967), The Beatles (also known as Album White, 1968), and Abbey Road (1969).

According to the RIAA, The Beatles are the best-selling artists in the United States, with 178 million copies. They have received 10 Grammy Awards, 1 Academy Award for Best Picture, and the Ivor Novello Award.

No.3  Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is an English rock band formed in London. The group is recognized as a band with progressive reforms in their musical ideology. The band consists of five members: David Gilmour, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright.

During his career, Pink Floyd released many successful albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animal (1977), The Wall (1979), and The Final Cut ( 1983). The Dark Side of the Moon is considered one of the greatest albums of all time.

No.4  Queen

Queen is an English rock group formed in 1970 with 4 members Freddie Mercury (Vocals and Piano), Brian May (Guitar, Vocals), Roger Taylor (Drums, Vocals), and John Deacon (Bass Guitar, Vocals).

During her musical career, Queen won the award “Best Group of the 80s”

No.5  Metallica

With the first two albums, Kill ‘Em All and Ride The Lightning, Metallica gained worldwide recognition and subsequently, Master of Puppets was released and became one of the most listened to heavy metal, thrash metal albums. first, becoming the first rock metal album to be certified platinum.

Overcoming the shock, Metallica gradually regained form until its 9th album, Death Magnetic once again regained its peak and became one of the most popular thrash metal bands of the 80s. Critics have recognized it as the greatest album of Metallica’s 20-year career. The album itself is also the first album in the world to include five songs at number one on the Billboard 200, winning a Grammy Metallica Award in 2009.

No.6  Nirvana

Nirvana is an American grunge band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. The band consists of Kurt Cobain (Vocals, Guitar), Dave Grohl (Drums), and Krist Novoselic (Bass). Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain’s suicide in 1994. Another drummer, David Grohl, joined later and the group relaunched as the Foo Fighters, pursuing an alternative rock style.

During her career, Nirvana’s most famous album is “Nevermind” with the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. From here, Nirvana officially joins the list of the most influential bands of all time. Along with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice In Chains, Nirvana is one of the four greats in the Grunge genre.

No.7  The Who

The Who is an English hard rock band formed in London in 1964. The group consists of members Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bassist), and Keith Moon (drums), ). The Who pursues a mix of rock, soft rock, hard rock, and even soul rock. The band’s fame was first known during a live performance with the hit songs Baba O’Riley, My Generation, and Will Not Get Fooled Again. During his career, The Who is remembered for his brilliant highlights such as rock opera, Tommy album, Quadrophenia album, hit songs like A Quick One, While He’s Away, etc.

The Who is still active to this day, but sadly Keith Moon died in 1978 at the age of 32 from a drug overdose. John Entwistle also died soon after. And Entwistle died of drug abuse in 2002 at the age of 57. Townshend was later charged with child prostitution but was found innocent. However, The Who is still recognized as one of the most influential musical talents in rock history.

No.8  Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996, consisting of Chester Bennington (vocals), Mike Shinoda (vocalist, pianist, Rapper), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave “Phoenix” ” Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ) and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park’s music is a mix of Nu-metal and rap rock. Some of Linkin Park’s internationally influential songs include Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, The Roots, and Aphex Twin.

No.9  Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in East Bay, California in 1987. Members include Billie Joe Armstrong (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), Tré Cool (drums), and Jason White (guitar). Green Day pursues a mix of punk rock and alternative rock. Some of the group’s top hits include The Ramones, Sex Pistols, NOFX, and Bad Religion. Their album “American Idiot” sold 6 million copies in the US and won a Grammy for “Best Rock Album”. During her career, Green Day has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and has won 5 Grammy Awards. Green Day was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

No.10  Brain dead – The collaboration with the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers

Brain Dead is a Malaysian heavy metal band, which originated from Taiping, Perak, Malaysia, and formed in 1988. Brain Dead consists of Ein, Malek, Hashim dan Lan “Bye”. Since its formation, Brain Dead has produced two demos, an album and a split album (with Silent Death). The band went in hiatus after the split-album since 1995. They have now re-activated their status since 2008 and has produced their second album in 2020.

Brain Dead isn’t a popular band but they are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. In celebration of their new album and tour of “Unlimited Love” Brain Dead released an exclusive capsule collection inspired by the band’s history and overwhelming legacy which was a phenomenon.

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