Best Pop Rock Bands of All Time

1. Coldplay

   

   Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. The group includes Chris Martin (lead vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals). Their manager, Phil Harvey, is often referred to as the unofficial fifth member.... read more

   My opinion on Coldplay has actually changed. I now think this band is very good, and they are probably the best pop rock band out there. Their music is very chilled out and has emotional lyrics in some of their songs. The instruments used in their songs work very well. Also, they never really went downhill over the years.

   The best band in the world. Which band has produced so many successes and quality music as Coldplay? I've never seen one. The album A Rush of Blood to the Head is the best of the 21st century.

2. Imagine Dragons

   

   Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Provo, Utah, now based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's lineup includes lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and touring drummer Andrew Tolman.... read more

   Their music style is very different from other bands. They are a beautiful blend of different genres. Critics hate them because they aren't rock, but in my opinion, we shouldn't fall into genres and judge an artist. Imagine Dragons are the best!

   Imagine Dragons is one of my favorite bands of all time. All in all, I voted for them because not only does their music make my ears happy, but their song lyrics can also be deep and thought-provoking.

   I still wait desperately for Imagine Dragons to come back and take the world by storm. They deserve to be in the top spot. The most deserving one.

3. 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 gained early attention and success on Myspace as an unsigned act. Their debut single, Apologize, became a major hit after being remixed by Timbaland.

   I feel that OneRepublic is a very underrated band. They have a lot of talent, they aren't sellouts like Maroon 5, and their songs aren't quite as overplayed as Imagine Dragons.

   I think Coldplay gets enough credit. I like enough of their music, but all of the songs on Native that I've heard from OneRepublic are very good. Their new stuff isn't that bad, and songs like Counting Stars, I Lived, and Love Runs Out are awesome songs that weren't played to death but were popular enough.

   I'm looking at you, Imagine Dragons: Believer, Thunder. I like their old stuff. Night Visions is one of my favorite albums, and Smoke and Mirrors is up there too.

4. The Beatles

   

   The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more

   Really, Imagine Dragons and The Script in front of these legends?

   They deserve first place on every list having to do with music!

   Incomparable. They made rock-pop a genuine and distinct art form.

5. Maroon 5

   

   Maroon 5 is an American pop and pop‑rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. The group originally came together in 1994 under the name Kara's Flowers, when Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick were still in high school. They self‑released a demo and a studio album before... read more

   Maroon 5 is a band you can listen to from start to finish. They are not hip hop like Moka Only, not as weak as Coldplay, and not as weird as Imagine Dragons (though Imagine Dragons is indie as well). Maroon 5 is fun, lively, and upbeat. You can notice this in basically every song on most of their albums.

   I actually love Maroon 5 and OneRepublic, but I had to vote for Maroon 5. Their songs give you chills, and you don't get bored of their music easily. They still manage to make some crazy songs.

   I've been a fan of them since I was 9. I'm seventeen now, and I still love them. They deserve to be above The Script. If you never listened to them or you don't like them, listen to Never Leave This Bed, and I'm pretty sure you'll change your mind about them.

6. Fall Out Boy

   

   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.... read more

7. Twenty One Pilots

   

   Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio, best known for their hits "Stressed Out," "Heathens," and "Ride." The band formed in 2009 with Tyler Joseph, Nick Thomas, and Chris Salih. Today, the lineup consists of Tyler Joseph (lead vocals. Piano. Keyboards. Synthesizers. Ukulele... read more

   This band is my absolute favorite. I'm so obsessed with them.

   Twenty One Pilots is the best thing in the world!

   Should be higher. They have awesome songs.

8. The Script

   

   The Script is an Irish pop-rock band formed in 2001. The band consists of keyboardist and lead vocalist Danny O'Donoghue, guitarist and vocalist Mark Sheehan, and drummer Glen Power. They are known for their melodic sound and have released several successful albums and singles.

   Best tunes of all. I am so surprised fewer people know them. Favorites on the list, they deserve a top spot.

   There are no words to describe how great The Script is.

   Best Irish pop-rock band.

9. One Direction

   

   One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) was a British and Irish pop boy band composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and originally Zayn Malik, who departed on March 25, 2015.

   The group formed on The X Factor UK in 2010, finishing third, and then signed with Simon... read more

   Why is One Direction at 17? Why aren't they at 1? They are the best band in the universe. If you hate 1D, then you need to get a life. Haters, back off!

   One Direction is the best band on the planet. They are funny, they are awesome singers, and they are very kind to their fans. So what else do you need in a band? P.S. They are very handsome.

   Best band I have ever known! They should not be anything less than 1st!

10. Panic! at the Disco

    

    Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2004. The band was originally a four-piece but later became a solo project led by Brendon Urie. At the time of its disbandment in 2023, the group featured touring members including Dan Pawlovich, Nicole Row, and Mike Naran... read more

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    R.E.M.

    

    R.E.M. was an American alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by lead singer Michael Stipe, lead guitarist Peter Buck, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry. They released their debut single, Radio Free Europe, in 1981 on the independent I.R.S. Records label,... read more

The Contenders

13. Linkin Park

    

    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), Emily Armstrong (vocals), and Colin Brittain (drums). Linkin Park... read more

14. Pink Floyd

    

    Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band formed in 1965 in London, England. They gained international acclaim with their innovative, conceptual music blending progressive rock and psychedelia. The classic lineup included Syd Barrett (vocals and guitar), David Gilmour (vocals and guitar), Nick... read more

    Wait, Pink Floyd in 29th place? What a disgrace! They are way better than Fall Out Boy and Imagine Dragons. In fact, PF should be sitting on Coldplay's head!

15. Green Day

    

    Green Day are an American pop punk and punk rock band formed in East Bay, California, in 1987. The core members are Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), and Tré Cool (drums), with Jason White often performing live on guitar. They blend punk rock, pop punk, and alternative rock, drawing... read more

16. Fun.

    

    Fun is an American indie pop band based in New York City. It was formed in 2008 by Nate Ruess, former lead singer of The Format, along with Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train. The band gained widespread recognition with their hit single We Are Young in 2011.

    Vote for them. Some Nights and We Are Young are awesome.

17. Jonas Brothers

    

    The Jonas Brothers are an American pop rock band formed in 2005. They gained widespread popularity through their appearances on the Disney Channel. Their debut album, It's About Time, was released in 2006, and they later became teen icons with hit songs and appearances in films like Camp Rock.

18. Paramore

    

    Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. They rose to fame with albums like Riot! (2007) and Brand New Eyes (2009), known for blending pop-punk and alternative... read more

19. The Beach Boys

    

    The Beach Boys are an American pop 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... read more

20. American Authors

    

    American Authors is a rock band based in New York City and signed to Island Records. The group is best known for their 2013 hit single Best Day of My Life. Its current members are lead vocalist and guitarist Zac Barnett, lead guitarist and banjoist James Adam Shelley, bassist Dave Rublin, and drummer... read more

    Feels like yesterday, Luck, Hit It, Believer.

21. Blink 182

    

    Blink‑182 is an American pop‑punk band formed in 1992. The original lineup featured Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), and Scott Raynor (drums). Raynor was replaced in 1998 by Travis Barker. The band rose to mainstream success with the album Enema of the State and has released... read more

22. ABBA

    

    ABBA were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972. The group consists of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

    ABBA became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, particularly during the 1970s and early 1980s.

    Best group ever. Timeless music, nice melodies, and great harmony of the two female voices.

    The best pop music of all time.

23. The Chainsmokers

    

    The Chainsmokers are an American DJ and production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart. They achieved a breakthrough in 2014 with their single "#Selfie," which became a top-twenty hit in several countries. Since then, they have won a Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music... read more

24. The Goo Goo Dolls

    

    The Goo Goo Dolls are an American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, vocalist and bassist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska. They achieved mainstream success with hits like Iris, Slide, and Name. The band's style has evolved from punk... read more

25. Kodaline

    

    Kodaline is an Irish rock band. Originally known as 21 Demands, the band changed its name to Kodaline in 2012. They gained recognition with their debut single All I Want, which was featured in several television shows and films.

26. Depeche Mode

    

    Depeche Mode are an English electronic and synth-pop band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The original lineup included Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Vince Clarke. They are known for pioneering the electronic music genre and have sold over 100 million records worldwide.

    Still can't believe it. Why is Depeche Mode so underrated?

27. Oasis

    

    Oasis is an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. The original lineup consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). A few months later, Liam invited his older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals) to join the... read more