Every year, dozens of music groups appear that preach rock. Having achieved popularity, many of them gather an army of thousands of fans at concerts and sell their CDs with enviable runs. True, only a few of these teams are truly legendary. We bring to your attention our top. It is called "The Best Rock Groups of All Time".
10. Nirvana
Among the best bands of the rock orientation of the XX-XXI centuries, musicians from "Nirvana" deservedly earned the right to be in this top. The team appeared in the late 80s in Seattle. And wide popularity came to him in 1991. That is, when a landmark album called “Smells Like Teen Spirit” appeared on the shelves of music stores. Thanks to him, the group managed to change the face of the music itself, creating a completely new musical style. It's about grunge. Thus, “Nirvana” became not just another formation preaching rock, but a real symbol of generation, and team leader Kurt Cobain with his voice. In 1994, Cobain ended his life with suicide, and the group ceased its activities. But Nirvana albums are still very popular. In total, the group recorded three studio releases. All of them sold in huge print runs.
9. Queen
One of the best rock formations of all time is the British Queen. He appeared in the late 60s. The group never followed musical trends and certain stylistic standards. The quintessential hour for Queen was the release of A Night at the Opera. It was released in 1975, after which the team received a truly cult status. In subsequent years, the group boldly continued to experiment, creating ambiguous compositions and albums. One of the most iconic releases at this time was The Works, Innuendo, etc. In general, the group has 16 studio releases in the creative baggage.
8. Black Sabbath
The Birmingham Black Sabbath band is rightfully ranked as an outstanding rock band that is timeless. Indeed, it was this formation, at least, that became the founder of such a style as “heavy metal” and, thereby, had a great influence on the further development of all rock music. Black Sabbath was formed in the late 60s. Ten releases of the team were in the top ten British chats. By 2000, the total circulation of the group's records was already close to 70 million. In 2011, the team decided to reunite in the original composition and two years later recorded a new album “13”, after conducting a large-scale world tour.
7. Pink Floyd
The Pink Floyd collective is not only one of the best rock bands of all time, but also one of the most influential in the whole world history of music. The formation was created in the mid-60s in the capital of Great Britain. The bold musical experiments, philosophical texts and grandiose shows became the corporate style of the “Floyds”. Over time, the collective became the real embodiment of all psychedelia in music. The group’s most important record is The Dark Side Of The Moon, dated 1973. For fifteen years, she was in the top 200 of the best releases of the United States. “Pink Floyd” has released 15 studio albums, the circulation of which has exceeded 300 million copies.
6. The Doors
"The Doors" was created in 1965 in Los Angeles. The group was a symbol of the era of the late 60s and issued songs with deep texts on the mountain. The debut record immediately became a bestseller. She is still considered one of the best and most interesting in the world of rock. In 1971, after the death of Jim Morrison, the team actually ceased to exist. In all, The Doors released nine studio releases. At the moment, their total circulation is 100 million units. The discs of the group are still in enviable demand and therefore the fact that “The Doors” appeared in the top of the best rock bands of all time is, in our opinion, taken for granted and more than justified.
5. Led Zeppelin
This British quartet, which appeared in the late 60s, brought together four unique musicians with tremendous creativity. In almost one decade of its existence, the group released ten studio records (circulation - more than 300 million copies). Moreover, all of them, without exception, had platinum status. And the composition “Stairway to Heaven” is now considered one of the most popular in the whole world. The deserved fifth place in the top of the best bands of all time, focused on rock music, seems to be more than deserved.
4. Deep Purple
The Quintet “Deep Purple” still exists and for its fans is not only a real “living legend”, but also the best and most influential rock band whose compositions are already considered “imperishable”. Feather sharks and music experts praise the group's contribution to the development of hard rock and progressive music. "Deep Purple" was formed in 1968 in England. The participants of the "classical" composition of this formation are rightfully recognized as instrumental virtuosos. In the musical baggage of the group is a magnificent “live” album “Made in Japan” and the legendary rock anthem “Smoke on The Water”.
3. The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The US-British band The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared in the mid-60s. The soul of this musical formation was the unique guitarist Jimi Hendrix. It was he who managed to create a whole direction in rock. Both on the stage and in the studio, he constantly experimented with his favorite instrument. There was no such thing in rock music at all. Therefore, he is rightly considered the "God of Guitars", and his team - "the best rock band of all time." And although the team, before the death of Hendrix, managed to release only three studio records, all of them eventually became “classics”, which are still sold in colossal circulations.
2. The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones appeared in the capital of Misty Albion at the very beginning of 1962. Until now, it is considered the best and greatest “fatal” formation, which is not subject to time. In terms of the number of fans and popularity, the "rollings" can only compete with The Beatles. The team has released more than two dozen studio records. Of these, at one time eight releases in a row were recognized as the No. 1 worldwide. The band became a world star when a single called Satisfaction was released. He stayed on top of American chats for four weeks.
1. The Beatles
The legendary Liverpool quartet “The Beatles” existed for almost only one decade. But during this time, the names of the participants, in fact, became a household name. The Beatles music has become a truly incredible phenomenon in the entire history of world music. Their albums are still diverging with enviable print runs. Therefore, this group can rightfully be considered not only the best-selling, but also the best rock band. Moreover, not only of all times, but also of peoples.