Top 10 Bands that are Most Surprisingly Still Together in 2024
Did you think these bands were finished? Well, they're still together, in case you weren't aware!
For this list, we're considering bands that have been around for a very long time. They may not have released new music recently, but they are still together.
Most of these bands may have embarked on multiple tours over the past few years. However, they have mostly stayed out of the spotlight, and the prospects for new music seem low.
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Their first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar and harmonica), Mick Jagger (lead vocals and harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and Charlie Watts (drums), while Ian Stewart continued working with the... read more
They've been around for over 60 years, and Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are surprisingly still kicking ass. Their latest album, Hackney Diamonds, is awesome.
This band will still be kicking ass when everyone on earth at the moment is long gone.
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The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The original lineup included brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. They are widely recognized for their vocal harmonies and innovative studio work, especially on... read more
They've been active since 1961, and despite key members leaving and coming back, this band surprisingly never split. Better yet, they still have four key members who have been part of the band since the 1960s, namely Brian Wilson (sans his brothers Carl and Dennis, who both passed away), Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston.
Their latest album was released in 2012, but it's not even their longest gap between two albums.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s. They are famous for songs like "Free Bird," "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Tuesday's Gone."
The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964 and originally went by the name My Backyard... read more
How does Lynyrd Skynyrd still exist today with no original members left? They are Southern rock's greatest living legends and survived their 1977 airplane crash.
Still, it's a mystery that this band hasn't called it quits since their 1987 reunion, especially after Gary Rossington, who was with Skynyrd since the beginning, recently died. Now, the band feels like a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band led by Johnny Van Zant, trying to honor his brother Ronnie's legacy. Not to mention, their latest album was released in 2012, which is already 12 years ago.
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Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac was a British-American rock band formed in July 1967 in London. The band sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making it one of the best-selling music acts of all time. Its 1977 album Rumours is one of the best-selling albums ever, with more than 40 million copies sold globally... read more
Since their 1997 reunion, Fleetwood Mac has never separated, despite Christine McVie's death in 2022 and Lindsey Buckingham's departure in 2018. Buckingham has since been replaced by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fame for lead guitar duties, and Neil Finn of Crowded House fame for male vocal duties.
They haven't released new music since their 2013 EP, and their latest studio album was released in 2003. My guess is as long as Mick Fleetwood and John McVie live, the band will go on.
They recently broke up in late 2023 or early 2024. Go Your Own Way hits different now.
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Toto
Toto is an American rock band that was formed in 1977 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. Its principal members include Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams, and David Paich, with additional musicians supporting the band on tour. Toto is known for hit songs such as Africa, Hold the Line, and Rosanna.
Toto has had many lineup changes over time, but just when you thought the band was ending for good in 2019, guitarist Steve Lukather and singer Joseph Williams brought it back. They announced they will keep touring together under the Toto moniker.
Went to see them and Journey live about a month ago. Coolest experience ever!
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KISS
Kiss, commonly stylized as KISS, is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. The original members were Paul Stanley on vocals and rhythm guitar, Gene Simmons on vocals and bass guitar, Ace Frehley on lead guitar and vocals, and Peter Criss on drums and vocals. Known for their face paint... read more
They're on a farewell tour, but they just announced that holograms will be performing during their next concerts. Why can't they just call it quits for good?
They technically disbanded in 2023, but are performing as holograms during their "farewell tour."
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System of a Down
System of a Down, formed in 1994, is an Armenian-American alternative metal band from Glendale, California. The band name is sometimes shortened to System or SOAD. They're known for their politically charged lyrics, often addressing topics such as genocide and war, in songs like Holy Mountains, Prison... read more
Since their reunion in 2010, SOAD haven't released any albums.
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The Who
The Who is an English rock band formed in London, England, in 1964. The most recognizable lineup consisted of Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass guitar), and Keith Moon (drums). They are best known for their live performances and hit songs "Baba O'Riley," "My Generation... read more
Believe it or not, The Who have never split since their 1999 reunion, despite the deaths of drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle. Now, it's just a project centered around Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend and not much else.
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Eagles
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner.
The band achieved major success in the 1970s with hits like Hotel California, Take It Easy, and Desperado. They broke up in 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the Hell Freezes... read more
Yep, the Eagles are still going. They split in 2016 following Glenn Frey's death but reunited the following year with Glenn's son, Deacon, and country legend Vince Gill. Since then, there's been no new music, just touring.
Edit: They're on a farewell tour, so they might call it quits soon.
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New Order
New Order is an English rock band formed in 1980. The band's current lineup includes Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert, Phil Cunningham, and Tom Chapman. It was formed by members of Joy Division following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis and is known for blending post-punk with electronic... read more
Since their 2011 reunion, New Order has released one album in 2015 and that's it. The rest is extensive touring.
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Tool
Tool is an American alternative and progressive metal band formed in 1990.
The lineup includes Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Danny Carey (drums), Adam Jones (guitar), and Justin Chancellor (bass), who joined in 1995. The band is recognized for incorporating electronic influences and for their... read more
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The Charlatans
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Village People
Yep, in case you didn't know, disco legends Village People are still together. Aside from a holiday album in 2018, they haven't released a new studio album since 1985.
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Kool & the Gang
Funk legends Kool & The Gang will be celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. The band has undergone multiple lineup changes, with Robert "Kool" Bell being the only original member left. They have lost many of their members over the past few years. I guess as long as Kool lives, the band will go on.
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Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums), and Brad Whitford (guitar).
Their style, rooted in blues-based hard rock, also incorporates elements of pop rock, heavy metal... read more
They haven't released any new music since 2012, and they're on a farewell tour that will likely last forever until one of them eventually dies.
Edit: They're retiring from touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal problems.
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Devo
Devo is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1973. Their classic lineup consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales, along with drummer Alan Myers. The band achieved mainstream popularity with their 1980 single "Whip It," which reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot... read more
In the decade since the death of their guitarist Bob Casale (Bob 2), Devo has continued with Josh Hager (Josh 2, their drummer Josh Freese being the first Josh) as his replacement. Fred Armisen also replaced Josh Freese in the band for one concert in 2018.
The band has not released any new music since then, although their frontman Mark Mothersbaugh has scored a number of movies, including "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Cocaine Bear."
Additionally, during this time, their former drummer David Kendrick has played with Revolushn, Xiu Xiu, and (allegedly) Bastille.
Surprisingly, Devo never disbanded, even though they're often considered one-hit wonders. Since they've been releasing music independently, they've only put out three albums since 1988, the latest being in 2010. A for effort, I guess!
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The Cure
The Cure are an English post-punk and gothic rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1976. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes, with vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter Robert Smith remaining the only consistent member. They are known for hits such as Just Like Heaven and Lovesong... read more
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Blondie
Blondie is an American rock band founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American new wave and punk scenes of the mid to late 1970s. Their hits like Heart of Glass, Call Me, and Rapture helped them cross over to mainstream success.
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The B-52's
The B-52s are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Keith Strickland. Known for their quirky style and danceable music, the band achieved success with songs such as Rock Lobster and... read more
Yep, The B-52's are still rolling and touring. Yet, their latest album came out in 2008, which is a very long time.
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Boston
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for its success in the 1970s and 1980s. Its self-titled debut album, released in 1976, remains one of the best-selling debut albums in U.S. history. The band was founded by Tom Scholz, who also served as its principal songwriter and... read more
Boston has had a lot of lineup changes over the years, with Tom Scholz as the only original member left. It's surprising to know that they're still around today, especially after their original lead singer Brad Delp took his own life.
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Queen
Queen is an English rock band formed in London in 1970. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar). Before Queen, May and Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury, a fan... read more
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Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth is an American rock band from San Jose, California. The band was formed in 1994, originally consisting of Steve Harwell, Kevin Coleman, Greg Camp, and Paul De Lisle. Their first major hit, Walkin' on the Sun, was released in 1997.... read more
I thought they broke up after Steve Harwell's death (rest in peace, Steve, he was a talented man). But I am glad to see they didn't.
I'm really surprised that Smash Mouth is still active after Steve Harwell's retirement and subsequent death.
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AC/DC
AC/DC is an Australian hard rock band founded in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Bon Scott was the lead singer from 1974 until his death from acute alcohol poisoning in 1980. He was succeeded by Brian Johnson.... read more
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The Human League
The Human League are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. After signing with Virgin Records in 1979, they released two albums before achieving commercial success with their third album, "Dare," in 1981. The album featured four hit singles, including the chart-topping track "Don't You... read more
It's been more than a decade since The Human League released their latest studio album, and the prospects for new music from them are very low.
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U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk and gradually evolved to incorporate elements of alternative rock, electronic music, and pop. Known for their anthemic sound and use... read more
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Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. The classic lineup, 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. In addition to hard rock, they are also... read more
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Spin Doctors
Yep, the band behind '90s alt-rock radio staples like "Two Princes" and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" is still going today. They've only released six albums, though, with the latest one coming out in 2013.