Top 10 Rock Bands Who Never Changed Their Lineups
Unlike many rock bands, these bands never changed their lineups.
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. They stopped playing right after John Bonham died.
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The members are Matt Bellamy (lead vocal, lead guitar, piano, keyboard), Dom Howard (drums, percussion) and Chris Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals). They've won several awards including 5 MTV Awards, 8 NME Awards, 2 Brit Awards, and 2 Grammy Awards.
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 but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have ...read more.
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and Industrial Metal band consisting of Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Kruspe (guitar), Paul Landers (guitar), Oliver Riedel (electric bass), Christoph Schneider (drums) and Christian Lorenz (keyboard), that formed in 1994 in Berlin .Rammstein is one of Germany's most successful music artists, and one of the few that gained notable chart success and fame internationally. Since their debut album "Herzeleid", Rammstein's music has often been used in well known movies, including "Lost Highway", "The Matrix" and "Nymphomaniac", the first of which is often credited as the movie that brought the group to international recognition. ...read more.
As of 2019 they have existed for 25 and never changed line up! Also there are six members in the band and when there are that many member you might think it’s more difficult to get along and chances are bigger you will go separate ways.
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). Quite incredible how the band has managed to stick with the same lineup for over 20 years.
Cream were a 1960s British rock supergroup power trio consisting of bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce, drummer Ginger Baker, and guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton.
Coldplay are a British pop rock band formed in 1996. The band consists of Chris Martin (lead vocalist and pianist), Jonny Buckland (lead guitarist), Guy Berryman (bassist) and Will Champion (drummer and backing vocalist). Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998. Before making their debut album, they recorded and released three EPs: Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999, and The Blue Room in the same year. The Blue Room was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. ...read more. Chris Martin - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards
Jonny Buckland - lead guitar, backing vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica, drums, percussion
Guy Berryman - bass guitar, backing vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica, drums, percussion
Will Champion - drums, percussion, backing vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar
Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill and Jared Followill, with their cousin Matthew Followill.
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 Many people have a wrong concept about this vand in this category. Mark Wakefield was the member of Xero(earlier SuperXero) not Hybrid Theory, later known as Linkin Park and Ian Hornbeck, Scott Koizol and Kyle Christner were the stand in or hired bassists for a short period because their bassist Dave Farrell had commitments with another band called Tasty Snax. So Linkin Park never changed it's lineup.
But in 2017 tragically the band lost it's lead vocalist Chester Bennington to suicide (RIP Chester). Now it's not sure whether the band will continue or not.
Xero is linkin park. Linkin Park formed under the name Xero with mark Wakefield who left in 1999 after they changed their name to hybrid theory. Dave Farrell left in 1998 and rejoined in 2000. When Farrell left he was replaced by Kyle christner who was a member when they changed their name to linkin park. So no they haven't had the same lineup since they formed.
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. They consists of Julian Casablancas (lead vocalist), Nick Valensi (guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Albert Hammond, Jr. (rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Nikolai Fraiture (bassist) and Fabrizio Moretti (percussionist, mainly drummer). The Strokes have released six studio albums so far: Is This It (2002), Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006), Angles (2009), Comedown Machine (2013), and The New Abnormal (2020). ...read more. I hope they don't change anytime in the future.
Dir En Grey is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. Dir En Grey is a Japanese heavy metal formed in 1997. The members consists of Kyo (lead singer) Kaoru (lead guitarist and leader) Die (rhythm guitar) Toshiya (bassist) and Shinya (drums) since 1997 the band has had the same lineup.
Formed in 1997 with singer Kyo guitarist Kaoru and Die bassist Toshiya and drummer shinya. Same lineup since they debut.
Starsailor is a British rock band formed in 2000 in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Their music is characterized by a blend of indie rock and post-Britpop elements, featuring emotive lyrics and rich instrumental arrangements. They gained commercial success with their debut album "Love Is Here," which was certified Platinum in the UK. Throughout their career, Starsailor has been nominated for several awards and continues to maintain a loyal fan following.
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 had plenty of lineup changes. They had a singer before Bruce Dickinson. His name was Paul Di’Anno he was Iron Maiden’s original singer but got fired because he was a drug addict. They also had a drummer before Nicko McBrain named Clive Burr and left the band around 1982 and was replaced with Nicko. Adrian Smith left sometime in the late 80s early 90s and was replaced with Janick Gers and also in the early 90s Bruce left and was replaced with Blaze Bayley. In 1998 or 99 Bruce and Adrian returned we have the Iron Maiden lineup of today which features Bruce Dickinson on vocals Steve Harris on bass Janick Gers Dave Murray and Adrian Smith on guitar and Nicko McBrain on drums.
Iron Maiden has changed their lineup plenty of times.
Stormtroopers of Death, known as S.O.D., was an American crossover thrash band formed in New York in 1985. They are credited as being among the first bands to fuse hardcore punk with thrash metal into a style sometimes referred to as crossover thrash, and is also known for reuniting Anthrax members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante with their former bassist Dan Lilker. Stormtroopers of Death or S.O.D was a American thrash metal band formed in 1985 by Anthrax members Scott Ian (guitars) Charlie Benante (drums) and Dan Lilker (bass). The band recruited vocalist Billy Milano. The group disbanded in 2007.
Alter Bridge is an American hard rock/alternative metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Same lineup since 2004
The White Stripes were an American rock duo, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The duo consists of only a couple married at the time, Jack White, whose real name was Jack Gillis (songwriter, lead vocalist, guitarist, bassist and keyboardist) and Meg White (drummer and backing vocalist). After they ...read more.
311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist and guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson, bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills.
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school.
Rush was a Canadian progressive rock band that was formed in 1968. The band has had an iconic lineup since 1975, which included Neil Peart (Drums, Percussion), Geddy Lee (Vocals, Bass, Keyboards), and the guitarist, Alex Lifeson. Peart passed away after a 3 year battle with brain cancer in January of ...read more.