Top Ten Bands in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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 experimented with several genres, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. ...read more. The biggest-selling, most popular, and most successful musical act in the history of show business.
Abba is bubble gum music. The Beatles were and are on the level of greatness like Beethoven Mozart and Bach
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.
Should Be N0. 1 with songs like one, master of puppets and fade to black.
AC/DC sellout! Metallica is a best band in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
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. One of the most influential one of a kind bands out there. And really, the beatles, and ac/dc? both are pretty trash
Greatest vocal, lyrics and blending ever in Rock history!
Queen are 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, vocals). Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury was a fan of Smile and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques. He then joined the band in 1970, suggested "Queen" as a new band name, and adopted his familiar stage name. John Deacon was also recruited to complete the line-up. ...read more. QUEEN = PERFECTION!
QUEEN is the greatest, most eclectic, most talented band in the universe! Each member - the best in his field.
Instrumentally, so awesome, so brilliant, absolute genius!
Vocally - UNTOUCHABLE! Nobody even Compares to FREDDIE MERCURY! NOBODY!
QUEEN is the Perfect band, extraordinary in every way... THE BEST! And if you only know Queen by their famous hits, you really don't know them at all. Their hidden gems are a treasure trove of sheer ecstasy! An excursion into auditory bliss!
I've seen every big name live, but when I experienced Freddie and Queen, I WAS BLOWN AWAY! And that was THROUGH the T.V. ! Unfortunately it was after Freddie's death, so I've had to settle for his impersonators to get a sense of what he might've been like. Well, when Freddie's impersonator, Gary Mullen, can blow us away the way he and his band, One Night Of Queen, did, it's unimaginable what the real Freddie was like performing his magic. ONOQ blew all those top names, (The ...more
Queen is not only the best there ever was, but the best there ever will be!
Queen is the best for me all songs are worth it.
Just amazing perfection
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. Pure, dirty rock music. Just how it has got to be!
The best ban ever to grace the stage!
Let's play ball! Enough said
One of the best. And BJ is a much better lead for acdc. Bon always just seemed a little gay to me. Not that I care.
Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band formed in 1965 in London, England. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. The band consisted of 5 members - David Gilmour (Vocals and Guitar), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitar), Nick Mason (Drums), Roger Waters (Vocals and Bass), and Richard Wright (Vocals and Keyboard). Barrett was replaced by Gilmour in 1968. ...read more. Light shows, theatrics, innovation, The Wall, LSD, Dark Side (still in the top 100 best selling albums every year), and after Zep, Beatles, Allman Bros, Dead and a couple others; they saved me from Pop!
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).
Their best works include songs like Paint it Black, Sympathy for the Devil, Satisfication (Which ranked no. 2 in The Rolling Stones Magazine’s best songs of all time list).
The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2012, the band celebrated its 50th anniversary. Are you kidding me? Why aren't The Rolling Stones #1? I mean I kind of expected to see The Beatles and Led Zeppelin in the top ten, and AC/DC and Queen are certainly in my personal top ten, but The Rolling Stones are clearly top ten. For me they're number one.
Rolling Stones wyd down here? You belong up there with the big boys. Go get up there with Zeppelin and the Beatles. You can do it!
Mick Jagger IS the rock frontmen...so why the hell are they down here? Definitely should be #1
Van Halen was an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. From 1974 until 1985, the band consisted of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony.
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, his younger brother David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers.
ABBA are a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Erm, why is ABBA on this list? As much as I love them, I find them to be more pop then rock.
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.
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/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry.
The Who is an English rock band formed in London, England in 1964. The most recognizable lineup was 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, and Won't Get Fooled Again. Some noted achievements were their rock operas, Tommy (album), Quadrophenia (album), and A Quick One, While He's Away (song). ...read more.
Bon Jovi is a hard rock/pop rock band formed in 1983, which had a streak of successful albums in the late 1980s. The band originally consisted of lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Ritchie Sambora (left in 2013), bassist Alec John Such (left in 1994), keyboard David Bryan, and drummer Tico Torres. ...read more.
The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first band to define the punk rock sound. The Ramones are everything rock 'n' roll is about.
Heart is an American rock band that first found success in Canada and later in the United States and worldwide.
Creedence Clearwater Revival, often shortened to Creedence and abbreviated as CCR, was an American rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Black Sabbath were a Heavy Metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, singer John "Ozzy" Osbourne, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.The band became mainstream after improving after their debut album got panned. In 1978, Osbourne was fired and replaced with former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Who went to release 2 albums before leaving in 1983, only for Osbourne to return in 1992. ...read more.
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. Ranging from quintet to septet, the band is known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of country, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, rock, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, space rock, for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams, and for their devoted fan base, known as "Deadheads".
The Beastie Boys are an American Rap/Rock group that was formed in 1981 by its three original members, Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, and Adam "MCA" Yauch.
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "the Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". I grew up with Aerosmith, and still love them to this day. I believe that there song I don't want to miss a thing, is the best song they have sang.
Amazing band,40 years of brilliant music and still Rocking.
Kiss is an American hard rock band formed in New York City in January 1973 by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and the band's original manager, Lew Linet. You can't beat Gene & Paul for what they came from and how hard they fought to get out of the rat race,working day & night to pay the bills that made them the WORLDS BEST ( KISS ) is the best in the U.S.A. The Beatles came from London and made it real big and the United States people made them real rich in the 60,70,80, millions of dollars, but KISS is the bests. Steven J Gaydos Jr U.S.M.C. Retired Marine of 28 yrs.
Journey is an American arena rock band that formed in San Francisco in 1973, composed of former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch.
The Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman, as well as Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson.
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s They are known for songs like "Free Bird", "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Tuesdays Gone" . The old Lynyrd Skynyrd blows me away. What a group of musicians.