Greatest Bands with Five Members

The Top Ten
1 The Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). ...read more.

This is not only the greatest 5 members but at 50 years still rocking is there really any other

Rolling is one of the coolest band on this list, But why deep purple are so low on this list

They're the stones. Come on now.

2 AC/DC 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.

The Young brothers were some of the best songwriters in rock music. May I also state as a fact. One does not place One Direction anywhere near Pearl Jam or Radiohead

the third best hard rock band, this guys made great stuff for listen to

3 The Beach Boys The Beach Boys are an American pop rock band formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine.

The Beach Boys artistically destroy One Direction! The Beach Boys created their own unique sound. 'One Direction' is just another "Boy Band" in a long line of "Boy Bands"! Just saying...

One direction above these guys? WHAT THE HELL.
The beach boys made some of the best music of all time, and One direction are the worst band ever.WHAT!?!?!

The beach boys are lower than one direction...this is a joke right?

4 Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. The classic lineup, as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Apart from hard rock they are also associated with heavy metal. ...read more.

they are just incredibly amazing

Why's there no logo for them here?

5 Deep Purple Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. ...read more.

Deep Purple were pioneers of good old solid Brit Rock.
No day went past without some Deep Purple songs on the radio... along with The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepellin,The Beatles and all the others

Every band member was among the best in their instrument. Enough said!

6 Avenged Sevenfold 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). ...read more.

I literally face palmed when I saw One Direction was on this list and A7X wasn't. Their new line-up consists of M. Shadows, Synester Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Arin Ilejay

Avenged Sevenfold rocks all you who don't think so than don't post anything

Make sure this doesn't reach the top, we can't let avenged sevenfailed be listen as the best 5 man band

Hope The Rev comes back from grave and play with them again

7 One Direction One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) were a British-Irish pop boy band based in London, composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously, Zayn Malik until his departure from the band on 25 March 2015. The group signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records after forming and finishing third in the seventh series of the British televised singing competition The X Factor in 2010. Propelled to international success by social media, One Direction's four albums, Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home, Midnight Memories and Four topped charts in most major markets, and generated hit singles including "What Makes You Beautiful", "Live While We're Young", and ...read more.

One Direction is guys who cares about others. Even if they went solos they are still the best guys of this generations. They are just like no other boys I've seen, and they have a strong relation in themselves that was put together in 2010 and will never break up...

These boys are amazingly talented, they are a true example that hard work pays off. They are not only amazing singers, but also extremely handsome and down to earth. They love their Directioners and their work shows it.

People think that Directioners only love them for their looks, but there's LOT more to it than the looks! They are VERY talented and they worked hard to get where they are now!

The are the perfect british band ever even if you compare them with the whole world they will stay the best all the time... the are just perfect band ever... hope they stay along with together for the end of the life

8 Def Leppard Def Leppard are an English hard rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement.

One one rank above One Direction? Yikes.

9 Evanescence Evanescence is an American alternative rock/alternative metal band. It was founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody.

They are their own genre. Amy Lee is a phenomenal vocalist and I hope they come out with more music!

One of the best bands out there, without a doubt.

Amazing music! Keep going!

10 Pearl Jam Pearl Jam is a grunge/alternative rock Band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. The band had comprised of Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament. ...read more.

Definitely top 5 material!

The Contenders
11 The Moody Blues The Moody Blues were an English rock band. They first came to prominence playing rhythm and blues music, but their second album, Days of Future Passed, which was released in 1967, was a fusion of rock with classical music and established them as pioneers in the development of art rock and progressive rock.
12 Radiohead 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).

One of my favourite bands.When it comes to bands with 5 members Radiohead easily win the number 1 spot.Sad to see that trash like Guns N Roses and One Direction are higher than these legends.

Radiohead is one of the best bands ever.Should be higher than One Erection

Best band ever put together, no one else compares

13 Yes Yes is an English progressive rock band formed in 1968 by bassist Chris Squire and singer Jon Anderson. They first achieved success in the 1970s with a progressive, art and symphonic style of rock music. Their best known song is their 1971 hit "Roundabout" off of their album Fragile.
14 Jackson 5 The Jackson 5, or Jackson Five, currently known as The Jacksons, are an American family music group. Formed in 1964, the founding members were elder brothers Jackie, Tito and Jermaine. Younger brothers Marlon and Michael would join after.
15 Aerosmith Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "the Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band".

Aerosmith should be higher up. And why weren't Iron maiden and Judas priest part of this list already?

this band influenced many other bands, specially Guns N' Roses

They are just so amazing they make me so happy love you all..enjoy your life

One direction above these guys...

16 Duran Duran Duran Duran are an English new wave/synthpop band formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were a successful band of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the US.
17 Fleetwood mac Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in July 1967, in London. The band have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time.

Should be so much higher

18 Iron Maiden 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.

Iron Maiden has 6 members. Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, & Nicko McBrain.

Why on Earth have I needed to add them to this list?!

19 Nightwish Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and lead singer Tarja Turunen. It's currently formed by Tuomas, Emppu, lead vocalist Floor Jansen, bassist and vocalist Marco Hietala, ...read more.
20 Anthrax Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker.

Great band. Listen to their songs Madhouse and Caught In A Mosh. You will be blown away.

voted for them because they are underrated

21 Dream Theater Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1985 under the name of "Majesty", only to change its name to Dream Theater later.

The members of the band’s original lineup consisted of John Petrucci (Guitar), John Myung (Bass) and Mike Portnoy (Drums). The band had multiple keyboardists and singers, but as of and since 1991, the band's lead vocalist has been James LaBrie.

The band released their debut album "When Day and Dream Unite" in 1989, but only gained success and notoriety after the release of their second album, "Images and Words" in 1992. ...read more.

3rd best heavy metal band and 5th best band ever! I feel like crying because one direction are higher. Dream theater are so underrated. Listen to them if you like heavy metal.

the masters of prog metal, each member of the band does a great work
too bad that Mike Portnoy quit the band in 2010

Best band ever. Seriously.

22 Korn Korn is an American nu-metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, and Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, with the addition of Ray Luzier, who replaced the band's original member, David ...read more.

What!? Guns N' Roses sucks, this band is currently eight member. (sorry my English, I'm German)
But Korn is the best. First 12 years okey, but later, Brian Welch left the band in 2005 until 2013 and Korn is cuurently 5 member. My favorite band with Evanescence.

Jonathan Davis, Munky, Head, Fieldy, David Silveria...
BEST BAND EVER!

23 OneRepublic OneRepublic is an American pop rock band. Formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 by lead singer Ryan Tedder and guitarist Zach Filkins, the band achieved commercial success on Myspace as an unsigned act.
24 Renaissance
25 Children of Bodom Children Of Bodom was a melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland. Formed in 1993, the final lineup consisted of Alexi Laiho, Janne Wirman, Henkka Seppälä, Jaska Raatikainen and Daniel Freyberg.

you'll never find a better melodeath band or the screams that Alexi does

Bodom should replace avenged sevenfold in this list

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