Top 10 Greatest Rock Bands

these groups defined rock-and-roll welcome to watchmojo.com and today we're counting down our picks for the top ten greatest rock bands of all time for this list we're picking the band's based on a mix of their influence their success in sales the quality and enduring legacy of their music as well as the band's industrious nature and how prolific they are yes so number 10 Radiohead after gaining popularity with the rise of alternative rock radio had proved they weren't a one-note band with okay computers more complex sound and abstract themes this paved the brits way to branch out to other genres and achieve international critical and commercial success radiohead remains one of the most highly regarded musical acts for their consistently original and innovative music Oh number nine the Beach Boys they initially rose to fame with their smooth vocal harmonies and carefree California inspired surf soon the talents and chart success of America's been gave rise to their being touted as worthy rivals to the Beatles the Beach Boys then confirmed their musical skills by diversifying their sound and can now boast over 100 million albums sold worldwide number eight YouTube it's hard to deny Bono's passionate on stage performances and vocal chops aren't a big reason why you to is one of the world's biggest bands but there's also the edges distinctive guitar and the band's live chemistry that have contributed to their international popularity following chart-topping success and critical acclaim you two haven't been afraid to reinvent themselves add the world's highest grossing tour and u2 is also one of the best selling artists in history number seven Metallica after their early fast-paced and aggressive sound and complex compositions positioned them as one of thrash metal fig for Metallica turn their underground following into mainstream popularity with the black album to never Neverland with their technically astounding performances multiple Grammys and chart-topping albums these leaders of the genre are also one of the most commercially successful metal bands ever number six The Who these Brits cemented their reputation as a destructive but entertaining live act watch old Chau big what we all thanks to Pete Townsend's loud and fast guitars Keith moons wild and sensational drumming and Roger Daltrey's adaptable vocals after setting the blueprint for the rock opera with Tommy son they took over the airwaves and found a spot within the Billboard top ten with every subsequent album thanks to their rebellious yet ambitious rock-and-roll number five the Rolling Stones how could the greatest rock and roll band in the world not make this list put Keith Richards unforgettable guitar playing beside Mick Jagger's expressive vocals and uninhibited showmanship and throw in the rest of the members musical abilities and the result is an energetic and hook Laden bluesy hard rock sound unlike any other to top things off the band formed in 1962 and are still going strong today number four Pink Floyd hi with their introspective lyrics studio experimentation and effects-heavy extravagant shows Pink Floyd influenced countless later acts these progressive and psychedelic rockers use their many talents especially David Gilmour's evocative blues inspired guitar to attract millions of fans and win multiple Grammys save me meanwhile their concept albums revealed the band's unique artistic vision and solidified their popularity and success number three queen by incorporating opera heavy metal progressive and hard rock Queen created some of the greatest classic rock melodies ever with freddie mercury's theatrical vocals and lively stage presence and Brian Mays incredible guitar abilities the Brits scored big with the unconventional but highly appealing Bohemian Rhapsody they then became radio favorites with their catchy anthems which subsequently led them to sell out stadiums worldwide and cemented their reputation as a lie back number two Led Zeppelin what do you get when you bring together Robert Plant's bluesy vocals Jimmy Page's guitar solos John Bonham's thunderous bass drum and John Paul Jones timeless bass lines an innovative and unmatched sound that blends blues hard rock and folk hey momma said the way you move Megan slothful migoo but that's not all thanks to their incomparable live performances willingness to experiment and wild offstage behavior Led Zeppelin became the biggest band of the 1970s we'll be with over 200 million albums sold and multiple accolades the heavy metal forerunners also ensured their influence would reach over the hills and far away not a woman would never bargain for you before we unveil our number one pick here are a few honorable mentions number one the Beatles not just anybody you know I meet someone the Fab Four nickname says it all but if you'd like a little more justification for their top spot what about their seven Grammys 15 UK chart-topping albums 20 Billboard Hot 100 number ones and more than 1 billion units sold worldwide while those stats are undoubtedly impressive it's the way the Beatles changed the musical landscape with their creative output that really led them here all the beat as their sound evolved they became known for genre experimentation technological innovations and refined songwriting that was simply unparalleled and took over the world like no one else do you agree with our list what do you think is the greatest rock band of all time with new top 10s published every day be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com the

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Length: 12min 23sec (743 seconds)

Published: Sat Feb 08 2014

Reddit Comments

[u/Murvx]

Radiohead in the list, even placed last, is what bugs me the least about this list.

I'm personally kinda cool with placing Led Zeppelin above Rolling Stones, as I prefer their music. Stones are however THE Rock band of the 60s, up battling the Beatles for the first place. More influential and (probably) sold way more albums I'd still have to admit their placing on 2nd would be unquestionable. Mojo however placed them on #5, below Zeppelin, fucking Queen and Pink Floyd... The Who and perhaps The Beach Boys should also have topped the list for the same reasons. Metallica is metal and have nothing to do with the list, same goes for U2 and perhaps Radiohead. Greatest flaw is "honorably mentioning" The Doors and Black Sabbath, as they, according to me, should have been up in the top too.

[u/bflorio94]

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