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Our 100 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time list presents a collection of some of the most important rock bands in classic rock history. Although we already did a top 200 classic rock bands and artist list, we thought it would be fun to do one that just focuses on the bands this time.
Ask most people, and they'll tell you it's The Beatles. Received wisdom and all that jazz. And it's undeniable: there's a fair bit of merit to that answer. But when we got to compiling the definitive guide of the best rock bands of all time, we wanted to go deep.
From punk rock to heavy metal to blues rock to folk rock, these bands have shaped the rock genre. Check out the greatest rock bands of all time.
Our list of the top 100 greatest rock bands of all time includes classic rock, '70s, '80s, '90s, punk, and alt rock bands. The perfect list for when you want to rock and roll all...
When we talk about the best rock bands of all time, certain names immediately come to mind due to their incredible impact on music and culture. Among these legendary groups are The Beatles, Queen, and Black Sabbath, each known for their unique sound and monumental contributions to the rock genre.
The resulting list of 100 artists, published in two issues of Rolling Stone in 2004 and 2005, and updated in 2011, is a broad survey of rock history, spanning Sixties heroes (the Beatles) and ...
By the mid 1970s, the world had caught on, and the little band from Dublin became one of the best-known, and beloved, arena rock bands of all time. But Thin Lizzy lived as hard as they played, and for every significant step forward in their career there was a crushing setback.
But at their peak – from the mid-60s to the late 70s – The Rolling Stones created some of the most important and influential rock music of all time. As Mick famously proclaimed, it’s only rock’n’roll.
In both versions of the list, the top three positions are held by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Presley; rounding out the top ten were (in descending order): the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles.
1. The Beatles - Come Together. Inarguably one of the best bands of all time, The Beatles were established in Liverpool, England in 1957. Reaching critical acclaim and becoming a mainstay in pop culture, their body of work is influential, catchy, well-written, and well-played.