Who are they best rock-teams of all times? The 50 best bands are in front of you.
AC/DC
The famous rock band was formed in 1973 in Sydney. Now, probably, there is no person, not even passionate about rock music, who has never heard this name - AC/DC. Unfortunately, in 2016, vocalist Brian Johnson received a disappointing diagnosis. Doctors strongly advised the musician to give up performing, otherwise he would face complete hearing loss. As a result, the singer decided to leave the band for health reasons. Axl Rose was invited to take his place.
Arcade Fire
A unique indie rock project from Canada found its audience from its first album thanks to its unusual and authentic sound. Their third album won the Grammy for Best Album of the Year.
Arctic Monkeys
Perhaps this is the best British band millennium. At least the guys from Arctic Monkeys themselves have no doubt about it!
Biffy Clyro
It took many years of hard work for the Scottish rockers to gain recognition. In 2007, their album Puzzle reached gold status, and songs from it entered the top music charts.
Bloc Party
The British group was created in 2003. From the first album to this day, musicians have been tearing up the charts and the hearts of fans with new hits.
Blur
Who doesn't know one of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s? The musicians are still “on horseback” - in 2015 they released the album The Magic Whip, which was appreciated by both fans and critics.
Coldplay
Another British alternative band on the list of the best. Recognition came to them after the release of their second album Yellow, which blew up the charts in the US and UK. On at the moment The group's albums have sold more than 80 million copies.
Courteeners
British musicians immediately made a powerful statement. The group's first two albums - St. Jude and Falcon - broke into the local music charts and immediately reached the top ten.
Doves
In the 90s the group was quite popular. Despite the fact that the musicians have been on sabbatical since 2010, we do not forget them.
Editors
The musicians' first two platinum discs sold more than 2 million copies. Many rock fans remember their stunning performance at Glastonbury, after which their second album Editors reached number one in the UK Albums Chart.
Elbow
From the very beginning of their musical career, the group received strong support music critics. They were called "the smartest band in Britain", their third album was called a "masterpiece". Many musicians are their fans, including such stars as R.E.M., U2.
Foals
The indie rock band was born in 2005 in the UK. Their work was influenced by such trends as math rock and dance-punk.
They can deservedly be called the best rock band of the 21st century. It's that simple.
Green Day
With the release of the single American Idiot, the punks boldly expressed their opinions. And, of course, a true rocker’s September wouldn’t be complete without listening to Wake Me Up When September Ends.
Guns N' Roses
One of the most famous groups of the 1980s. Their influence on rock music is difficult to overestimate.
Joy Division
Musicians were among the first to focus on mood, paving the way for alternative rock.
Kasabian
The British have an impressive number of awards. Over the years they have won in the " Best Performance of the year", "The best group of our time".
Kings of Leon
The group owes its name to the father and grandfather of its members. Both were called Leons. The famous song Sex On Fire became ninth in the list of 40 best songs UK.
The group is considered one of the most popular in rock: in total, more than 300 million albums have been sold. Having created their innovative sound style, the members of the group made a huge contribution to the development of music.
Manic Street Preachers
The guys started out as a punk band, but then they started playing rock. The lyrics have always been politicized.
Mumford And Sons
In 2013, the musicians became owners prestigious award"Grammy", their album was recognized as album of the year.
Muse
For my musical career the group released 11 albums, 7 studio and 4 live. Record sales exceeded 15 million. More than once the group has been awarded various prestigious awards, including Grammy and MTV Europe Music Awards.
Nirvana
(In the main photo.) The group's history was interrupted due to the suicide of its leader Kurt Cobain in 1994. However, thanks to the musician’s cult of personality, the band is still popular. The albums have sold over 75 million copies.
Oasis
They are one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 90s.
Pink Floyd
The British band is known for its acoustic experiments, philosophical lyrics and large-scale live shows. One of the most popular rock bands of our time.
Pixies
The group had a significant influence on the rise of alternative music in the 1990s. The team's world tours are still very popular.
Placebo
The famous British alternative group was created by B. Molko and S. Olsdal in 1994. The depressive nature of the lyrics and music hit the mark. The group still releases albums and tours.
Primal Scream
The musicians showed a fresh sound thanks to the combination various directions rock music.
Pulp
The group did not become popular immediately; the musicians achieved success only in the 1990s.
Radiohead
The group has existed since 1985. It is noteworthy that its composition has not changed since then. Radiohead have sold more than 300 million copies of their albums and significantly influenced the development of modern rock.
Razorlight
The English-Swedish group appeared in 2002. She is mostly popular only in her home countries.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
One of the most famous rock bands of our time, more than 80 million albums have been sold. RHCP was ranked #30 on Rock's Top 100 list and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
R.E.M.
The group had a very important influence on the development of alternative rock music.
The Rolling Stones
Everyone has probably heard about this group. The albums have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. The Rolling Stones are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also, Rolling Stone magazine placed the group in honorable fourth place on its list of the “50 Greatest Artists of All Time.”
The Snow Patrol
An alternative rock band made up of Scots and Irish. They have received prestigious awards more than once, and their singles can be heard in famous TV series and films.
The Stereophonics
Over a quarter of a century, the group released ten albums, the circulation of which exceeded 10 million copies.
The Stone Roses
The band's debut album became a classic before it was released.
The team was formed in 1998 in the USA. The musicians play a mixture of indie and garage rock.
The Suede
The group appeared in the British capital in 1989. One of the "Big Four" British pop along with Blur, Pulp and Oasis.
The Beatles
Many musicians mention influence on their work The group Beatles. The team is considered one of the best-selling and most popular in the 20th century.
The Charlatans
The group, which appeared in England, played Britpop. The musicians released ten studio albums, three of them became winners of the British charts.
The Clash
One of the first famous punk rock bands. The Sex Pistols played a big role in its appearance.
The Cure
Over a thirty-year musical career, the group has released 13 albums that have sold 30 million copies.
The Jam
The Jam played hard rock combined with American rhythm and blues.
The Killers
If you have never danced to the hit Mr. Brightside, then you have lost a lot.
The Libertines
The group was created by two friends in 1997. After the release of the second album, the team broke up as a result of a quarrel between colleagues.
The Smiths
It was formed in 1982 in England. Afterwards, critics noted the group's influence on the development of indie rock in the 1980s.
U2
The Irish rock band was formed in 1976. They are one of the most successful and famous groups in the history of rock. During their career, the musicians received as many as 22 Grammy awards - this is more than any other group in the world.
The White Stripes
The last three albums received Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Album.
The Who
Considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The group became widely popular thanks to its unusual concert performances.
Currently, the best rock bands and their creativity are one of the components of cultural life younger generation. Every person has their own idol. Whether it is a Russian group or a Western one, they are all united by a love of music and millions of fans around the world.
Most famous rock group according to various surveys on the Internet is a group Linkin Park, American alternative rock band. Known for not being afraid to mix different vocal styles, the band's first album featured large number electronic elements. And, although the group is quite often accused of copying itself (they say that the structure of the songs is similar or the same), everyone will be able to find in their work a song for themselves, native and understandable, fortunately the songs are performed in different genres– from alternative rock and metal to rapcore.
Linkin Park is one of the favorite Bands of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
The American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars is no less popular. The group performs in various genres: rock (and its varieties: neo-progressive, hard rock, space rock, alternative) and Post-Grunge. The name fully corresponds to the spirit and music of the group itself, they are truly just as exciting, original and unique. Magnificent vocals, coupled with interesting arrangements and the rhythm of beautiful music, real drive and incorruptible boyish audacity and enthusiasm make the group truly unique. They rightfully take their place among the best rock bands in the world.
Evanescence is another group that appeared in America in the late 90s. Basically, people agree that they play in the gothic rock genre, but the definition of their genre still causes various rumors. They are called both a gothic metal band, and playing in the alternative metal style, and so on. There is no unity. The stunning voice of vocalist Amy Lee, guitar riffs, soul-touching melodic sounds and the pressure of crazy energy - that's what you think about when listening to Evanescence songs.
American rapcore/Nu-Metal band Limp Bizkit appeared in 1994. It united musicians, beautiful and competent, and a hooligan frontman who spits in the face of conventions. All their music is crossed by a continuous line of protest, the free spirit of which shines through in every line and in every note.
Genres Lumen plays in: alternative rock and metal, more early work– post-grunge and punk rock. In the lyrics of the group's songs we see the society that surrounds the guys themselves, with all its dirt and vices. Their songs are a call to fight, a hint that it is never too late to change and become different. Everyone who discovers this group will receive amazing trip to a world where dreams can come true, you just have to believe in it.
In Flames is a Swedish band that sings in the melodic death metal genre (Melodic Dearh Metal is a melodic and extreme subgenre of metal). Enough famous group in certain circles. The vocalist is a delight, with his stunning and mesmerizing voice. It’s best to start getting acquainted with In Flames with the song “Come Clarity”, which is performed in a slightly hard rock style with a voice that penetrates the soul.
The British metalcore band Bullet for my Valentine captivates with the unique simplicity of the members' intentions and virtuoso and powerful guitar playing technique. Some of their songs are quite incendiary, popular, and among the group’s fans there are many girls who are not familiar with the term “hard” in music. Heartfelt words and an original manner of performance are exactly what a true music lover will appreciate.
Bring Me The Horizon is an English rock band playing in the genres of deathcore, metalcore, and post-hardcore. For those who love fast and heavy music, with screams and guttural roars, voice vibrations and slightly shrill notes.
Hello Stigmata! Russian metalcore band with lyrical lyrics and music. Sometimes cruel, sometimes soft and pliable, the group’s music brings pleasure to lovers of Russian alternative.
Next best group Russian production, called Psyche, plays in the alternative metal genre. He is famous for playing honest and hard-earned music. The texts are very emotional, the sound palette is quite complex, and the images drawn by the guys are so deep that you are involuntarily drawn into this world of theirs, and the desire to return does not visit you.
5Diez
True connoisseurs of good domestic music have been following the group 5 Diez for a long time and do not let them out of their sight. According to critics, the group is the youngest and most promising Russian alternative group. What makes them unique is that they are not afraid to mix different genres; According to the band members themselves, they play a mixture of “caustic blackdance gabbacore, airy balletpunk and God knows what else...”. Few people can make music as well as 5Diez. This rock band is absolutely individual and it is not for nothing that they are one of the best rock bands.
Slipknot has always been able to amaze listeners of completely different audiences. Each subsequent album is so different from the previous one that you involuntarily grab the disc box and check - are you listening to the right group? Genres: nu metal and alternative metal. Their music is always at the highest level, energetic, powerful, heavy. A vocalist with a very powerful range generally sings growling (with roars and vibrations), with rare exceptions when a clear voice breaks through.
Muse
This is a truly wonderful British-made group - Muse. Not just a group - but already living legend, which has millions of fans around the world and works truly miracles on stage. People ignorant of music are known for the song from the Coca-Cola advertisement “Can’t take my eyes off you.” The falsetto of vocalist Matthew Bellamy, the repeated use and repetition of piano performances, and the frequent use of orchestral arrangements leave an indelible impression.
Amatory is a St. Petersburg band playing in the genres of alternative rock, metalcore, and so on. All their songs are written with meaning, protest, challenge. The sound is dense and rich, leaving behind a sweet aftertaste that urges you to listen to the next song. Unique sound and always a sea of emotions - this is what awaits the grateful listener of Amatory.
The most popular rock- world groups of all time
The 20 most successful bands in the history of world rock music can be determined by the number of CDs with their albums sold.
So, the group is in 20th place Journey(Journey). Since 1973, this San Francisco rock band has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide.
In 19th place is an American hard rock band Van Halen, founded in 1972 in California by Dutch-born brothers Edward and Alex Van Halen. Over the entire history of this band, 80 million albums have been sold.
Legendary American rock band The Doors (Doors), established in 1965 in Los Angeles, has sold approximately 100 million albums worldwide. The Doors became the first American band to release 8 gold albums in a row.
Def Leppard(can be translated as, deaf leopard) - British rock band, founded in 1977. To date, this group has sold more than 100 million albums.
One of the most shocking rock bands - KISS founded in 1973 in New York. Thanks to the crazy makeup and stage costumes, even people who are not interested in rock music recognize the musicians of this group. Kiss has forty-five gold and platinum albums and has sold over 100 million records.
Guns N' Roses(Trunks and Roses or Guns and Roses), a Los Angeles-based band formed in 1985. More than 100 million albums of this band have been sold worldwide. This is the youngest group on this list. However, their record sales are comparable to the grandfathers of rock and roll.
The Who (Who) are a British rock band formed in 1964. They were the first to start breaking instruments on stage after the performance. More than 100 million albums of this band have been sold worldwide.
Legendary Metallica- the only group in history that performed on all continents of the Earth, including Antarctica, and in one year, 2013. Sold approx. 110 million albums all over the world.
Bruce Springsteen, an American rock and folk musician from New Jersey, is one of the highest paid rock performers in the world. Twenty-time Grammy Award winner, winner of the Oscar and Golden Globe awards for best songs to the films “Philadelphia” and “The Wrestler”, Bruce sold 120 million discs with his songs around the world.
Forever young and energetic Jon Bon Jovi, vocalist of the American rock band Bon Jovi from New Jersey, which was formed in 1983, has released 12 studio albums, five compilations and two live album. In total, the group's albums have sold 130 million copies.
Eagles(The Eagles) are an American rock band performing melodic guitar-based country rock and soft rock. Even people far from rock music have probably heard their immortal hit “Hotel California” more than once. Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975, released in 1976, sold 29 million copies and remains the best-selling album in US history. In total, about 150 million of their albums have been sold.
Aerosmith- American rock band from Boston. 150 million albums sold. In terms of the number of gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, Aerosmith is the first among American groups.
U2(pronounced "Yu tu") are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland, formed in 1976. The group's albums have sold approximately 180 million copies. They have twenty-two Grammy awards to their credit, more than any other group in the world.
AC/DC(translation - alternating / direct current) is an Australian rock band from Sydney (Australia), founded in 1973 by immigrants from Scotland, brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. One of the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal. The total circulation of discs with their albums is 200 million copies.
Group Queen(Queen) - a cult British group of the 70-90s of the last century. The group has released fifteen studio albums, five live albums and numerous compilations. Many compositions performed by Freddie Mercury have long become classics. Thus, the six-minute composition Bohemian Rhapsody, which combines the features of rock, pop music and opera, is today named the song of the millennium in the UK. In total, Queen has sold approximately 200 million albums worldwide.
Another legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones(rolling stones or tumbleweed) founded in 1962. The worldwide circulation of Rolling Stones albums has exceeded 250 million.
Pink Floyd - a British rock band founded in 1965, famous for their philosophical lyrics, acoustic experiments, innovations in album design and grandiose shows. The worldwide circulation of Pink Floyd albums has exceeded 250 million.
And again the British are a British rock band founded in 1968 - Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin is number one on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. In total, their albums have sold 300 million copies.
King of rock and roll American singer and actor, Elvis Presley(Elvis Presley) ranks second in the number of discs sold - 600 million copies!
Obviously, the first place is occupied by the immortal Liverpool four Beatles (The Beatles - Beetles). Just imagine: a total of 2.3 billion of their discs have been sold worldwide!
Thus, the most commercially successful and popular groups emerged from England, not America. Indeed, with the exception of Elvis, the leaders of this ranking come from the UK. Although there are no comrades for the taste and color.
Much has been said about rock music. How she inspires freedom what feelings it will have in our hearts. Much has been said about the performers. About them tragic stories, enchanting ups and downs, about their hits and albums that took off, or failures and songs that no one remembers for a long time. You can scratch your tongue about rock music for a long time and with pleasure. The conversation about rock bands will take longer.
But! For some reason, it is customary to avoid the question: “Who is better?” Really, who?! Having asked this question, we begin to furiously scour the Internet in search of decent ratings. There are many opinions, diametrically different. Crowds of delighted or indignant fans appear around each list. Everyone wants their idol to take pride of place. And there are more than enough evaluation criteria. By what criteria should we evaluate? In terms of the number of fans, it is too difficult to count them. In terms of the number of records sold, money doesn't buy happiness. In general, each new rating generates a new srach. We do not want to offend anyone; we do not undertake to authoritatively compile our own ratings.
Today’s conversation will be devoted to the existing rating of the authoritative magazine “Hit Parader”. This is one of the few magazines that has dared to create a list of this kind, without being afraid of the storm of opinions that this very list can generate. Here we will not scrupulously consider each position and explain the reasons why this or that performer takes this particular position. Our review will include the most famous rock performers, perhaps best modern rock bands(relatively young bands), and we will also not deprive our attention of the 10 best rock bands in the world, according to the list.
So, having set all the priorities, a review of the Hit Parader magazine version “The best rock bands in the world” The rating starts right here. Let's go!
A German band begins the hit parade of the world's best rock bands "Accept". The 100th line is, of course, not the most best result, but this is a list best performers the whole WORLD, which means just getting into it is already an honor. So, the German virtuosos and their “Teutonic metal” open the list.
Next on the list I was pleased Lordi. To be honest, until 2006 I didn’t know about this Finnish masquerade at all. However, when they won the you-know-how competition, the costumed monsters suddenly became super-famous and popular. Meanwhile, during the existence of the group (since 1992), they managed to sell more than 40 million copies of albums. This is a rather impressive figure, so the 98th position behind them is absolutely deserved, in my opinion.
And now the first rotten tomato will fly at me. Famous all over the world Rammstein- only in 96th position. One of the most famous rock bands in Germany and only 96th place. Let's not guess why - that's what the Hit Parader critics decided. We express our sympathies to the Rammstein fans, and we ourselves move on down the list.
Black Label Society- 89th place. Reliable friend and Ozzy Osbourne's comrade, Zach Wylde, finally got his place in the list of the top 100 rock performers in the world. Since 1998, BLS has released 11 albums.
American “Scandinavians” with their True metal’om (true metal, as they call it) are sent to 82nd place. During its existence since 1980, fans Scandinavian mythology have accumulated an impressive discography: 13 albums, 8 video albums, 4 collections. With such diversity, it's no wonder they made the top 100.
New York anthrax "Anthrax" ended up in 76th place. Founded in 1981, the group managed to change its repertoire from heavy metal to rzhp metal and even groove metal. Among other things, the musicians budding produced a dozen other successful musical projects. There are five gold albums out of 14 (including compilations and live albums) records. Now also 76th place in the list of the 100 best rock bands in the world.
Immediately under Anthrax located P.O.D. and it's a little strange. It is, to put it mildly, unclear to me whether they belong to this list. There is, say, Christian rock. But I couldn’t imagine Christian rapcore or Christian metal. In any case, the P.O.D. albums sold more than 13 million copies around the world. And this means at least something in the world.
Italians Lacuna Coil are sent to 72nd place. Apparently “goth metal” means something if Hit Parader decided to place them so high. They have 10, no... already 11 albums (Broken Crown Hero was released just recently).
68th place in the list of the best rock bands in the world is given to Limp Bizkit. Despite the fact that the group almost completely ceased to exist from the period 2005-2009, “sticky cookies” again delight fans with their new products. Well, Limp Bizkit has 40 million albums, a bunch of different music awards and Wes Borland, appearance which can scare children. 68th place? So be it.
Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica still managed to get into the top 100 best rock performers on the planet. Megadeth - 66th place. 14 studio albums and 38 million copies worldwide deservedly speak of such a high position.
Bon Jovi- line number 53. Despite the fact that in 2013 Bon Jovi became the most commercially successful band, earning more than $100 million, they settled in the middle of the chart of the best rock bands in the world. Honor and respect!
Evanescence. Although they took a sabbatical for 5 years (I wish I had one), Hit Parader placed Amy Lee and company at 52nd place for their past services to the world. Evanescence's achievements are obvious and do not require additional advertising. 52nd line. Let's move on
I tried so hard, and got so far - line from the song Linkin Park. They tried so hard and climbed so high. 49th place. Two “diamond” albums (“Hybrid Theory” and “Meteora”), the circulation of each exceeded 20 million copies. A bunch of awards and an army of fans guaranteed them a place in the middle of our star list.
Concentration becomes thicker closer to the leaders. Pink Floyd in 42nd place. The giants of rock music existed for almost 30 years. More than 300 (!!!) million Pink Floyd albums have been sold worldwide. Pink Floyd is a whole era and therefore the 42nd place behind them counts without a doubt.
Old people who don't age. Do you know who this is? Red Hot Chili Peppers. No one would think it, but the group has existed since 1983 and has been playing for more than 30 years. 60 million copies of discs worldwide, 10 studio albums. The eleventh is being prepared for release. Well, RHCP is 41st place.
One day, Pete accidentally broke the neck of his guitar on the low ceiling of the club. The audience and musicians liked it so much that breaking the equipment became a tradition. Can you guess who I'm talking about? The Who- one of the oldest rock musicians in Great Britain. The Who's discography would be enough for a dozen bands: 11 studio albums, 11 live albums, 26 compilation albums, 58 singles, 6 video albums and 4 soundtracks. 38th place - The Who.
Motorhead! Lemmy can't go on tour, but his past accomplishments carry him through Motorhead to 32nd place. “March or die!” - this is the inviting motto of their logo. We marched to the 32nd position. For which we congratulate them.
Hit Parader gives the anniversary 30th place to the Armenian guys from System of a Down. What about 5 platinum albums, invocation texts, your own own style. Well deserved.
Ozzy Osbourne beat Zakk Wylde by as many as 60 lines. 29th place! I think Osborne is so famous that there is no need to describe his achievements.
19 studio albums, 34 live albums, 20 compilations and 15 live DVDs. Who else can boast of such a discography? Only Deep Purple. The group existed for more than 40 years, and its composition changed so often that it is now customary to mark the lineups with numbers. In total, 14 people took part in the group in 10 (ten!!!) different combinations. I think that now no one has any questions about the honorable 27th place in the list of “the best rock bands in the world.”
The group gets 26th place "Pantera". Among other things, the band was ranked #45 on VH1's "100 Greatest Heavy Rock Artists" list, and #5 on MTV's "10 Greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time" list. The group's discography includes 9 studio albums. And Although only the last 5 brought them fame, albums from the eighties also helped the guys from Texas get to 26th place.
Top ten:
Opens a list of top tens Marilyn Manson. Manson? In the list of top 100 rock music artists? You must be joking. But no! Brian Warner is known not only for music, he also has many works in films, and more than 150 watercolor paintings. Multifaceted talent, to say the least. Well, since Hit Parader placed him in 10th place, so be it.
Ninth place Motley Crue. The indestructible core of glam metal, creating from 1981 to this day. 9 studio albums.
If you, looking through this text, were perplexed (and let’s be honest, I’m shocked myself) about where THEY are? Here! Metallica- eighth place. Everyone with eyes and ears knows about Metallica. Over the past 32 years, the group has managed to accumulate a discography of 9 studio albums, 4 live albums, 5 mini-albums, 46 singles and 24 video clips. The number of awards does not even count. It’s not for nothing that Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer are called “the big four of thrash metal”
Seventh place - AC/DC. The most popular group in Australia and one of the most popular in the whole world. More than 200 million albums have been sold worldwide. The album “Back in Black” sold about 64 million copies worldwide. Simply incredible!
Slipknot- sixth place. No comments here. I don’t know what motivated the critics, but this is too much!
On the fifth line - Queen.“Disposable pop,” as Freddie Mercury himself called his music. I don’t know how disposable it is, but the fact that Queen’s songs changed the world is for sure.
Fourth place is awarded Led Zappelin. And no wonder. The worldwide album circulation is even greater than that of Pink Floyd. Among other things, according to VH1's ratings, Led Zappelin occupy first place in the list of “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”, and Rolling Stone magazine recognizes them as “Best Band of the 70s”. Impressive.
Guns'n'roses in third place! During the existence of this team (since 1985), a total of 22 people have been part of it. Perhaps even VIA “GRA” did not change its composition so often. 6 studio albums, 17 video clips, 21 singles. More than 100 million copies of discs have been sold worldwide. There is something to be proud of.
In second place Van Halen. Over the 40 years of its existence, the group recorded 12 studio albums, traveled all over the world and became an inspiration for such giants of rock music as Pantera and Deep Purple. Edward Van Halen in 2012 was recognized as the best guitarist of all time (according to the magazine Guitar World).
Well, the group tops our list KISS. Over 45 gold and platinum albums and over 100 million albums sold. 40 years active concert activities, thousands of performances. 19 studio albums, 32 video clips, 10 concert and 14 video albums. For 40 years, KISS have done so much that probably no one else has managed to do. Perhaps that's why Hit Parader placed them at number one.
Finally, a question. And where is The Beatles? No, I'm serious. Of the 100 positions of the best rock bands in the world, there is no place for The Beatles? It's not even funny.
Well, we already knew that Hit Parader is a very subjective publication and is aimed more at fans of metal rather than classic rock music. Personally, I was extremely surprised by this position of the performers on the list.
However, no matter how you shuffle these top 100 and in what order you arrange them, they remain the best. If you are looking for the best rock bands on the planet, just try something from this list.
The famous German online magazine "Metal-Hammer" wanted to know which rock band is the most popular on the Internet, through which they compiled a rating based on the "likes" of the most popular social network"Facebook". So, let's find out which rock band got the most likes:
1 45,316,120 "likes"
Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band. It was founded back in 1996. The group received two Grammys due to its success. In addition to this award, Linkin Park also received awards from American Music Awards, from MTV Europe Music Awards - 6 awards and Global Leadership Awards, for cooperation with the UN. World recognition expected the group in 2000, thanks to the debut album, which sold very well and received diamond status. Today the group consists of Mike Shinoda - vocals and composer, Brad Delson - lead guitarist and backing vocals, David Farrell - bass guitarist, Rob Burdon - drums, Joe Hahn - DJ, Chester Bennington was also in the group - main vocalist, he died in 2017.
2 29.301.920 "likes"
The Beatles are a very famous and popular British rock band. It was founded back in 1960. The band members are called the Beatles or the Fab Four. They started their activities with classic American incendiary rock and roll and found a sound that has become iconic for many generations. Millions of people became fans of this group. The main lineup of the group included the charming Paul McCartney, the charismatic John Lennon, George Harrison and the charming Ringo Starr.
3 26,988,827 "likes"
Metallica is America's most popular rock band around the world. Plays music in the style of metal, tr-metal and heavy metal. The group was founded in 1981. This is the best metal band for 30 years. The albums sold 100 million copies. The band consists of: James Hetfield - vocalist, Lars Ulrich - drummer, Kirk Hammett - lead guitarist, Robert Trujillo - bass guitarist.
4 25,201,488 "likes"
Green Day is a famous rock band. The group plays music in the style of punk rock and rock. It was founded in 1987. Their first albums were recorded at the independent studio Look Out Records, which enabled the group to gain millions of fans around the world and interest them in the punk style. The band consists of four people: Billy Joe Armstrong - vocals, Michael Dirnt - bass guitar, Tre Cool - drums, Jason White - guitar.
5 21,256,959 "likes"
AC/DC is a world famous rock band from Australia, which was formed in Sydney in November 1973. The group was created by immigrants from Scotland - brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. This group is considered a pioneer among rock music. The musicians themselves call the music they play rock and roll. The team has sold more than 150 million copies of their albums worldwide. The composition of the group changed very often, and after 1980 the group almost broke up.
6 19,580,866 "likes"
Pink Floyd is a philosophical rock band from England. They are famous for their texts and original show designs. One of the few successful rock bands in terms of album sales, they sold 300 million worldwide. The rock band was created in 1965. The team has changed its lineup several times throughout its activity and today the group consists of: Roger Waters - vocals, bass guitar, Richard Ride - vocalist and keyboardist, Nick Mason - drummer, David Gilmour - vocalist and guitarist.
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Bon Jovi is a fairly famous American rock band. The team was founded in New Jersey in 1983. The group sold 130 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts around the world, attracting millions of fans who remain to this day. The band consists of: Jon Bon Jovi - the founder of the group and vocalist, Richie Sambora - considered the guitarist, David Bryan - a professional keyboard player, Tico Torres - he plays the drums, Hugh MacDonald - the bassist.
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Guns N' Roses is a world famous American rock band. Which appeared in the early 1990s. The band became famous after releasing a full album in 1987. The team was able to feel the success by going on tour. Today the band's lineup looks like this: Axl Rose is the vocalist, Dizzy Reed is the keyboardist, Tommy Stinson plays bass, Richard Fortus is the guitarist, Ron Tal is the second guitarist, Chris Pitman is the second keyboardist, Frank Ferrer - plays drums, Daren Jay Ashba - he is the third guitarist.
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Nirvana is a very popular American rock band. It was created by Kurt Cobain (vocalist) in Washington state in 1987. The group did not exist in its original lineup for long, as the band's vocalist died in 1994. The rock band has a lot of merits and awards. Band composition: Kurt Cobain - vocals, Krist Novoselic - bass guitarist, Dave Grohl - drummer.
