Top 10 Worst Classic Rock Bands
You know the bands that old people brag about that are supposedly the only good kind of rock music and that all modern Rock is garbage. Not every classic rock band is a jem. Hair/ glam metal still counts because that is actually just hard rock with poppier lyrics.
Kiss, often styled as KISS, was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. The original members were Paul Stanley (vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals, bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar, vocals), and Peter Criss (drums, vocals).Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s. Their shock rock-style live performances featured... read more
Don't get me wrong "I Wanna Rock N' Roll All Nite" was ok but it doesn't take long for this band to get repetitive. Nearly all of their songs sound the same plus Gene Simmons isn't that great of a singer.
Oh my god. This band sucks and they only care for the make-up. Their music is generic and cheesy. Their songs sre bland and boring. I grew out of them and became one of the worst bands I ever heard.
Decent until the merchandise spun out of control and their song 'Forever' which was the musical equivalent of a turd.
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. Have not heard a single good song by them . Especially when Brian Johnson joined the band. Only decent song was "Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll" (The bagpipes carried)
They had a few good songs but the rest of them were just trash
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. The band's most famous album is Slippery When Wet, released in 1986, and had multiple hit singles such as "You give love a bad name", "Livin' On A Prayer", and "Wanted Dead Or Alive". The band's success continued well into the 1990s and 2000s, and the group still makes music to this day. They have sold around around 83 million albums worldwide.The band's first four albums blended the glam metal ...read more. Bon Jovi is extremely Overhated I do agree they didn't deserve to go into the hall of fame over Priest but they are still a good band
Cheesiest of the cheesy glam metal bands. Their songs are bland and annoying. One of the worst.
This guy shouldn't be on the top 10 worst I listen to him everyday this guy is a legend
They have a few somewhat intriguing, overrated, kind of obnoxious classics
Journey is an American arena rock band that formed in San Francisco in 1973, composed of former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. They were better as a prog rock band to be honest. Steve Perry is a crappy vocalist.
This list is garbage and I love journey there awesome
Warrant is an American glam metal band formed in 1984 in Hollywood, California, that experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. Cheesy glam metal band who make cheesy glam metal songs such as heaven and Cherry Pie.
Somehow youtube keeps recommending cherry pie and its hurting me
And people claim that nu metal is corny...
Winger is an American rock band that has combined elements of glam metal and progressive metal. Formed in New York City, Winger gained popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s. When I think of Winger I'm thinking of Stewart from Beavis and Butthead wearing that T-shirt in knowing how very forgettable they were there pretty much an interesting piece of history.
This is just Bon Jovi who trying to be metal.
Poison is an American glam and hard rock band that achieved great commercial success in the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. Hair metal is hard rock which still counts as Classic Rock to me.
I don't think the voters here know what "classic rock" means.
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.
Mötley Crüe is an American metal band formed in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1981. The group was founded by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, lead vocalist Vince Neil and lead guitarist Mick Mars.
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. It's not my fault that some people just hate good rock music.
Cinderella was an American glam metal and hard rock band from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band emerged in the mid-1980s with a series of multi-platinum albums and hit singles whose music videos received heavy MTV rotation. A one hit wonder band that was signed by Bon Jovi... enough said.
Another cheesy glam metal band.
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner.
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "the Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band".
Whitesnake are a rock band formed in England in 1978 by singer David Coverdale, after his departure from his previous band Deep Purple. Worse than Nickelback.
Foreigner is a British-American arena rock band, originally formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran English musician Mick Jones and fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. The stupidest band ever.
This band sucks
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". Some group of talentless hippies who are too high to play the right notes or actually sing songs.
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. Actually most of these bands aren't classic rock, '80s glam hardly definiable as 'classic' rock. But I agree with you on this one, I never get what people see in this band. Their most worshipped song, 'Sympathy for the Devil' is a terrible song that sounds like it was played by cavemen. They have only 3-4 good songs. Most of their albums are stupid too.
"Mediocre wannabe Beatles? " Is your hearing okay? There are virtually NO similarities between them. The Stones are a rock, rock 'n' roll, and R&B band. Not long after achieving fame, the Beatles went heavily pop. As to mediocrity, it's true the Stones are a studio band. Very consistently disappointing live.
What do people see in this band? Honestly I see a mediocre wannabe Beatles and the Beatles is already mediocre to begin with.
Was good in the 60s. When Brian Jones was with the band. Haven't been good since then. Got too busy sniffing drugs and making explicit album covers.
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" .
Def Leppard are an English hard rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement.
Not really that great in all honesty.
Styx is an American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and became famous for its albums released in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
White Lion was a Danish/American rock band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mike Tramp and American lead guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, releasing their debut album Fight to Survive in 1985. Utterly not even semi-decent.
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.
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 2020. Because of this, Lee says there are no plans to keep the band going, so Rush is most likely defunct.
The band has become one of the most well-known progressive rock bands in the world, with such albums as "2112", "Hemispheres" and "Moving Pictures". More than half of their albums have gone gold or platinum, as certified by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America). Honestly, most people who voted for this band probably don't have enough patience and musical experience to appreciate their music.