Rock and roll is one of the most popular genres and has featured some of the most successful rock bands of all time. Legendary rock bands have graced stages at historical venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and even the country-oriented Ryman Auditorium schedule has included country rock bands. There are many rock bands which have come up with their themes and ideas which allowed people to connect and learn about them. Here is a list of few popular rock bands of all times.
Pretenders
Pretenders are British rockers who have ten studio albums in their name including their debut album 1980 which went on No.9 on billboard 200. The pretenders have the top two singles, which is ‘Back on the chain gang’ and ‘Don’t get me wrong’ which has garnered them the popularity that they have now.
The Byrds
The Byrds are from Los Angeles, which underwent a major change-up in lines during the brief, impactful career. They had a lot of American Influence in their music and also the reason that they had a group which includes Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young. They also have hit singles on the 1960s on the billboards due to their songs ‘Turn!Turn!Turn!’ and ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’.
Eurythmics
Eurythmics is a Grammy-winning British synthetic pop which is led by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They were known for their quirky, provocative videos which garnered them a series of hits which includes the top-charting ‘Sweet Dreams’ and their albums ‘Be Yourself Tonight’, ‘Touch’ and ‘Greatest hits’.
The Band
The Band is a Canadian American rocker which is built while touring with Bob Dylan in the mid-1960s. The Band was not as popular as its contemporaries due to its folk-rock/country rock sounds. The Band has participated in songs like ‘Up on cripple creek’ and ‘The Weight’.
No doubt
No doubt is a band which is led by singer Gwen Stefani; No doubt has a blend of influences such as rock, punk, and reggae to become one of the most popular 1990. This is a band which has the best-selling album ‘Tragic Kingdom’ released in October 1995. The album peaked at No.1 on the billboard 200 and has later gone to sell over 10 million units in the United States.
Kansas
Kansas is a classic rock band from Topeka who has been together for over 45 years and sold over 30 million records. They have a 14 songs chart on the billboard hot 100 that includes songs like ‘Carry on wayward son’ and ‘Dust in the wind’.
Supertramp
The British group fused progressive rock and pop which is a successful formula in the 1970s. The Supertramp played to sold-out arenas and stadiums, and songs like ‘Give a little bit’. ‘Take a long way home’ and ‘The logical song’. Their album ‘Breakfast in America’ topped the Billboard charts and also won four-time platinum album.