Top Ten Artists That Define Rock Music
Rock Opera, Rock Pop, whatever ROCK you could find, Queen had a song of that. They were all around and they basically scoped the whole MUSIC scene. They had the greatest rock songs of all time too and the had the greatest rock performer as well, Freddie Mercury. Nothing can compare to what great Rock Artist these guys are and what great ARTISTS they R. In fact, they should be number one on this list.
I am so sick of hearing Queen was so popular. The truth is that they were a mid-level late 70's ban, and were not even the most popular band of their era, and are far from the best of all time. The Beatles [by a mile], Zep, Floyd, the Stones, Eric Clapton's bands, and even The Doors were much better and far more popular.
Far less important than Elvis, the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and numerous others. They were just another very good late 1970's band, and were not even the best of their own time, much less all time.
For all 1970s and Classic Rock Fans, and Queen, listen to Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack and A Night at the Opera and then add all their achievments together.
They've got the riffs, the solos, the soul, the groove, the heavy stuff, the ballads, the epics and a huge catalogue that has enormous variety. Great guitar, drums, bass, singing and musicianship. Isn't that what rock n' roll is all about?
PS. Why is slayer in the top 10s? They're good but they don't define rock at all.
I only like one journey song. Zepplin however, makes godly songs (and I'm looking at their legendary "stairway". ) Journey is very overrated, queen is awesome, van hallen is great, despite being at the bottom of the list. But, this is rock n roll right there.
if you have never heard of zeppelin, you have been living under a rock since the 60's!
they are one of the most famouse bands ever!
Much more potent than Queen, and while not as strong at harmonizing, the musical chemistry is far superior.
Why are Journey number 1? They have got to be the most overrated rock band of all time with the most overrated rock song of all time. Yes Steve Perry is okay, but he is extremely overrated. He sounds like every 80's singer. Any real music fan knows that Journey sucks. I expected The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd among others to be on the top of this list. But when I see that Journey is #1, then this list can't be taken seriously. Give me a break!
Saying that Rush defines rock n roll is a bit far fetched...actually a LOT far fetched! They are a good band, but The Beatles shaped and changed rock forever. If you ask anyone who The Beatles are, they would know, but I can't say the same for Rush.
Journey is above The Beatles? Unbelievable! The Beatles marked the coming of an entirely new age of music. As far as impact and influence goes, The Beatles deserve Number 2 at least.
Oh come on the Beatles ARE rock. They are rocks entire existence. John, Paul, George, and ringo nearly made rock and roll!
I'm a huge fan of Journey! They are my favoriteband, except for maybe AC/DC. I'm just not sure of they define rock as much as Elvis or Led Zeppelin.
Amazing band definitely defines rock
My favorite band from the 80s
You say it yourself, before there were tons of " black "... but none of Rhythm and Blues singers were white. Elvis said many times ( on interviews, on the 1968 T.V. come back show... ) that before him black artists were doing what he was doing back in 1954. He opened the doors to white audiences. Without him this list would not even exist!
The King. He didn't really father rock n roll but he just did it so well.
As John Lennon said, "Before Elvis, there was nothing".
One of my favourite bands of all time. They take hard rock to the next level.
Rush is amazing and is the best band of all time I don't no why its not number 1
I loved Rush! Although they are more progressive.
The most talented band of all time
AC/DC should be way higher at least ahead of Journey. Classic! When you think of rock you think of AC/DC, The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, KISS, and Metallica
The Best Rock band ever! How are they not #1 or at least in the top 5? Seriously, Highway to Hell is like an Anthem for all things Rock.
Angus Young and Malcolm Young... one of the most iconic guitar partnerships. They definitely scream out "rock".
AC/DC defines rock plain and simple
Who put's journey up everywhere
The death of anyone is a sad thing, and Chester Bennington is no exception.
But I'm not sorry for him. He left behind his wife and children and that was cowardly thing to do. Yeah, it must be SO hard having tens of millions of dollars. Link in Park sucked anyway.
Absolutely no way should Linkin Park even be on this list. They never did anything to define rock. If they didn't exist, the world would be no different.
They have ease, soul every song. Lp is the best number 1
They really defined rock they were the first bad influence rock band and began an age of rebellion they should easily be number one
I was listening to the Stones back when everyone else I knew listened to the Beatles.
The logo. You see it on every shirt.
Rolling stones is a legend
Why is this below Linkin Park? Linkin Park created nothing new, they just made good songs that sounded like other good songs. PF, however, did things no one else had done before.
They certainly did better than the Beatles, that's for sure
Why is this below Linkin Park?
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KISS Should be number one in this list, Because The Music, Make-Up, and the Stage Performance that they had since day 1, KISS Is the greatest rock band in the history of rock n roll
I don't necessarily listen to Kiss at ALL, but when I grew up, I always thought "Man, those are THE guys" when thinking of rock music.
Father of Rock N' Roll. There wouldn't be any rock music without him. Both Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry did for rock music. But if its about rock solos, riffs, then Chuck Berry deserves the credit. He should be on top 20 at least.
Hows does Green Day and Linkin Park define rock? Seriously people, IF YOU don't KNOW ABOUT WHAT YOUR VOTING FOR THEN don't VOTE
Only Millennials could have Chuck Berry down at #12 on a list like this, since they imagine that the world began the day they were born.
The embodiment of rock n roll. No Chuck = wasteland
U2 barely qualifies as rock. They suck
My favorite band of all time. (Well, except during the mid-70's when guys started leaving the band or dying.)
Smoke On The Water is often the most heard riff in guitar stores, I reckon they should be higher.
How is this possible? A product of the un-initiated voting!
Why other stupid rock posers are above them? Green Day is so much better than those posers. They should be in the top 10.
Oh damn Green Day can't be in 31'st position.. Guys vote for Green Day they are so epic...
This disappoints me. Sometimes I wonder if they were the last band that knew what rock 'n roll is about.
Played punk rock before the punks came along.
the who must be on the top 5
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These guys have a unique sound to their music and are one of the bands that practically started rock/metal. Sabbath is a legend!
These guys defined everything in heavy metal, including hard rock, glam rock, grunge, and Iron Man is in Beavis and Butthead.
Sabbath at 36? That's enough internet for today...
They define industrial rock.
One of the biggest debut albums ever.
I decided to vote for someone on the list that I consider extremely influential and talented but underrated less obvious and currently low ranked. Tough choice between him and Kelly Clarkson, though.
Hale the the thin white duke
Van Halen number 15!?!? Nickelback number 9. Van Halen is one of the most original Rock Bands ever. Nickelback is number two on watcmojo.com's most hated musical artist partly because of their lack of originaly. Van Halen have the Greatest and most inovative guitarist after Jimmi Hendrix, Michael Anthony is a hell of a bass player and is one of the best backup vocalist in hard rock. Then their is the unique Alex van halen with his unique double kick style drumming and helped put Ludwig Drums on the map with an awesome snare drum tone and lastly there is David lee roth one of rocks greatest frontman of altime, the band survived his departure from Van Halen and enjoyed success with Sammy Hagar... a success bigger than Nickelback.
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