Top 10 Bands that Aren't Really Unique as People Claim
Some people claim these bands are unique and I don't see why cause their not. Please note this is just my opinion so avoid raging ok?
Led Zeppelin was an English hard rock band formed in London in 1968 as the New Yardbirds. The group consisted of Robert Plant (Vocal), Jimmy Page (Guitar), John Paul Jones (Bass, Keyboard) and John Bonham (Drums) and was very much the child of Jimmy Page who even financed their first tour. He had tasted some previous success with The [original] Yardbirds and was friendly with some big names in rock. Page states it was Keith Moon of The Who that claimed the band could only go down, like a lead balloon -- thus prompting the iconic name of Led Zeppelin. The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues and psychedelia on their early albums, has earned them recognition as one of the progenitors ...read more. "If you don't want to read contrary opinions, discussions and arguments..." Wow. There's a real disconnect, here. It's not a matter of not wanting to read such things. It's a matter of not letting error, and often pure nonsense, go unchallenged. There seems to be real aversion to debate on this site, due, in no small part, to the inability to defend assertions and opinions, and worse, the prevailing belief that an opinion should be honored simply because someone holds it. All opinions are not equal. If an opinion is not founded on some factual basis, if it has no connection to objective reality, it is worthless.
As has been mentioned, there is not such thing as a "unique" band or artist. An even larger point has been brought up, the propensity of TTT's largely mid-teens posters to their opinion is valid just because they hold it. Furthermore, they feel that dissenting opinion holds no value when compared to theirs. This is the primary reason that a few years ago, lists routinely got 1,000, 10,000, or even 100,000 votes. Now its lucky if a list gets 100 votes, everybody just left and did not come back.
Yes, they are really #1 - many of their most popular songs are uncredited covers (Dazed And Confused, Whole Lotta Love, In My Time of Dying, Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, I Can't Quit You, Baby, and many more).
Some other songs have significant ripped off sections (Stairway To Heaven, The Lemon Song, Since I've Been Loving You, and many more).
Led zeppelin is one of my favorite bands but I am ready to accept it that if they plagiarized other's songs instead of arguing for over and over.cause I won't stop listening their songs. it's their's (led zeppelin's members) own problem.I live my own life and enjoy stairway to heaven's solo, I have got other problems to solve.
Kiss, often styled as KISS, was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. The original members were Paul Stanley (vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals, bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar, vocals), and Peter Criss (drums, vocals).Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s. Their shock rock-style live performances featured... read more
They are known as one of the most generic bands and they use costumes and make-up to conceal it. Same for Slipknot and Ghost.
Unique in that they were the worst garage band in history to achieve fame and fortune, owing more to Madison Ave. than talent.
Nope, this shouldn't be here
Disturbed is an American alternative metal/nu-metal/hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band comprises vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren. They are known for songs like "Down With the Sickness" and "Stricken". @Rusty I'm not implying all Metal bands are satanic I have listened to metal Metallica, Black Sabbath and a bit of Judas Priest. I do know some bands try to be satanic but not all just calm down bro.
Sounds like every other generic wannabe Metal band I've ever heard but eh at least they don't try to be satanic.
Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The current members include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ), and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park is associated with a mixture of alternative rock, hip hop, and techno. Some of their influences include Nine Inch Nails, Deftones,... read more Linkin park has great musicians but there music isn't that unique.the only bands I'll say unique will be queen,beatles,the who,kinks,deep purple,the mothers of invention,blue oyster cult,ramones(yes they are unique because their music was different),pink floyd...etc
Generic, bland and boring enough said.
Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band, that was formed 1999 in California. Their longest lineup of members was M. Shadows (Vocals), Synyster Gates (Lead Guitar), Zacky Vengeance (Rhythm Guitar), Johnny Christ (Bass Guitar), and The Rev (Drums).Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan (Drums), their most notable drummer, passed away in 2009, being temporarily replaced by Mike Portnoy, who was replaced by Arin Ilejay, who was finally replaced with Brooks Wackerman. A common phrase for fans "foREVer" was created after the Rev's death in his remembrance. ...read more.
Avenged Sevenfold is your average boring modern Metal band with nothing unique or special about them.
Ghost is a Swedish heavy metal band that was formed in Linköping in 2008. The band consists of five masked instrumentalists known as the Nameless Ghouls, and a demonic anti-pope known as Papa Emeritus. They have released four studio albums, one live album, and two EPs. Each album introduces a new version of Papa Emeritus... read more
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwoood (bass guitar), Phil Selway (drums), and Ed O'Brien (guitar). Not really unique.
The Black Keys is an American indie rock and blues rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001 by Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums).
The band has often been compared to The White Stripes as they are also an indie rock duo, that works with low fidelity equipment.
The band is most well-known for their 2011 album "El Camino", which contained some if the bands most well-known songs and earned two Grammys.
Slipknot is an American metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa in 1996. The band is best known as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of American Alternative Metal during the late 1990s - 2000s and are distinguishable by the band's clothing choices, consisting of black/red jumpsuits and horror inspired masks. ...read more.
Alice Cooper was an American rock band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1964. The band consisted of lead singer Vince Furnier, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith. "The sound is replaceable..." Maybe you mean "can be duplicated." Almost anything can be duplicated. But if you actually READ the comment, you'd have noticed it said "close to unique...in the early 70s."
If it were to be "replaced," that would be SUBSEQUENTLY, now wouldn't
It? And so, as stated, it was "close to unique" at. the. time. Capice? You really should try to pay better attention.
In the early 70s, Cooper and company were about as close to unique as there was. Only somewhat similar act was fronted by Arthur Brown.
Alice Cooper isn't really unique the sound is replaceable and the singing's ok but not special or different.
Three Days Grace is a Canadian post-grunge/alternative rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario in 1992 with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. Their original name was Groundswell until they changed it to ...read more. Might not be unique but still has relatable songs which is why I like TDG.
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. For once I agree with this one. The Doors were influenced by British bands like The Beatles, The Zombies etc... They certainly didn't invented a new style. You only hear that it is The Doors because of Jim Morrisson's voice, otherwise... (? )
"Beatles mixed with the Rolling Stones? " Get yourself to an audiologist. Hopefully, it's just ear wax.
Nothing is unique about this band they sound like The Beatles mixed with The Rolling Stones
AC/DC are a Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014 . They were fronted by Bon Scott until his untimely death due to alcohol poisoning in 1979, after which they hired Brian Johnson to front the band.
Commonly referred to as a hard rock or blues rock band. "They are good at playing with guitars, I guess." Seems all you can do is guess. AC/DC is immediately recognizable, which sets them apart from most bands. The word "unique" is often misused, as it is on this list. It means literally "one of a kind." Exclusive. NONE other exactly like it.
Can't think of ANY band from any era that qualifies. "Playing with guitars."
You're not a musician, are you?
ACDC isn't unique but they are good at playing with guitars I guess.
Fall Out Boy is an American pop punk band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley.
The Beatles were an English pop rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The members consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were soon known as the foremost and most influential act of rock era. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later ...read more. If you look at it, they were just one of the first boy bands. They just made music that was critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
They made Rock music exist so their kinda unique and without them a lot of good Rock music wouldn't be relevant.
I think Beatles is unique,they've played a lot of genres in that era.(my opinion)
Sgt Pepper was unique. But everything before was boy band-esque.
Iron Maiden are an English Heavy Metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The most critically acclaimed period for the band was from 1983-1989. With vocalist Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, lead guitarist Dave Murray, rhythm guitarist Adrian Smith, and drummer Nicko McBrain. Smith left the band in 1989 and was replaced by Janick Gers. But returned in 1999, and now the band has three guitar players. ...read more. "Satanic band! ",they've never been a satanic band. Bruce Dickinson said it himself.
They have a more unique metal sound then Metallica why are they on this list?
Iron Maiden is great and unique they are the best metal or heavy metal band.they don't deserve to be on this list.
Iron Maiden on this list is plain ridiculous.
Nirvana was an American grunge band that was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. The drummer of the band, David Grohl, went on to start the Foo-Fighters, an alternative rock band.The band was comprised of Kurt Cobain (Vocals, Guitar), Dave Grohl (Drums) and Krist Novoselic (Bass). ...read more.
Kinda agree this band was a bit generic.
Green Day are an American pop punk/punk rock band formed in East Bay, California in 1987. The members include Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals and guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), Tré Cool (drums) and Jason White (guitar). Green Day are associated with punk rock, pop punk and alternative rock. Some of their influences include The Ramones, Sex Pistols, NOFX, and Bad Religion. They are best known for their songs like ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, ‘Basket Case’ and their ‘American Idiot’ & ‘Dookie’ albums. American Idiot sold 6 million copies in the U.S. and won a Grammy Award for "Best Rock Album". Green Day have sold over 75 million records worldwide and have won 5 Grammy Awards. They ...read more. Who would even bother adding this band twice? I understand their not exactly unique but Green Day's great live and revived Punk not exactly worthy of this list if you ask me.
I don't recall people saying Green Day was unique their a good punk band but they aren't unique and no one that I can think of has called them unique.
Why its twice on this list?
Green day aren't unique,but hold on,who said they are unique? so they don't fit in the list.
Marilyn Manson is an American rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by frontman Marilyn Manson and Daisy Berkowitz, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with their theatrical performances gathering a local cult following in the early 1990s.
The name of the band comes from famous sex symbol Marilyn Monroe and famous criminal Charles Manson. Manson joined these two names together because he wanted a name combined with good (Monroe) and evil (Manson). The other members of the band have their stage names combined with the first names of famous sex symbols and the last names of famous serial killers. Yeah sounds like every other wannabe Metal band out there also they suck live.
He just flat out copies other artists. The only ones still following him are angsty teenagers.
Metallica is an American Heavy/Thrash Metal band formed in 1981. The original lineup was James Hetfield (Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist), Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar), Lars Ulrich (Drums), Ron McGovney (Bassist). The group came into mainstream from their Self-Titled album and the hit single "Enter Sandman".With their first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning reaching underground success, their third effort, Master of Puppets has since become one of the most important heavy metal albums ever, as it became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum. The title track has since become the band's most played song live. ...read more.