Every year there are dozens of musical groups that preach rock. Many of them, having achieved popularity, collect many thousands of fans at concerts and sell their disks with enviable print runs. True, only a few of these teams are truly legendary. To your attention we offer our top. It's called "Top rock bands of all time".
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Nirvana
Among the best collectives of the fatal direction of the XX-XXI centuries musicians from "Nirvana" deservedly deserved the right to be in this top. The team appeared in the late 80's in Seattle. A wide popularity came to him in 1991.That is when on the shelves of music stores a landmark album called Smells Like Teen Spirit appeared. Thanks to him, the band managed to change the face of the music itself, creating a completely new musical style. It's about grunge. Thus, "Nirvana" has become not just another formation that preaches rock, but a real symbol of the generation, and collective leader Kurt Cobain is his voice. In 1994, Cobain ended his life by suicide, and the group ceased its activities. But the albums "Nirvana" still enjoy great popularity. In total, the band recorded three studio releases. All of them dispersed in huge numbers.
9
Queen
One of the best rock formations of all time is the British collective "Queen".He appeared in the late 60's. The group never followed the musical trends and certain stylistic standards. The star hour for "Queen" was the appearance of the plate "A Night at the Opera".It was released in 1975, after which the collective received a truly cult status. In subsequent years, the group boldly continued to experiment, creating ambiguous compositions and albums. One of the most significant releases at this time were "The Works", "Innuendo", etc. In general, the creative luggage of the group of 16 studio releases.
8
Black Sabbath
The Birmingham team "Black Sabbath" is rightfully ranked as an outstanding rock band that is not subject to time. After all, this formation, at least, became the founder of such style as "heavy metal" and, thus, had a great influence on the further development of all rock music."Black Sabbath" was formed in the late 60's. Ten releases of the team were in the top ten of British chats. By 2000, the total circulation of the records of the band had already approached 70 million. In 2011, the team decided to reunite in the original composition and two years later recorded a new album "13", having conducted a large-scale world tour.
7
Pink Floyd
The Pink Floyd team is not only one of the best rock bands of all time, but also one of the most influential music in the world music history. Formation was created in the mid-60's in the capital of Great Britain. The firm style of "Floyd" was quite bold musical experiments, philosophical texts and grandiose shows. Over time, the team became a real embodiment of the whole psychedelia in music. The epochal record of the band is "The Dark Side Of The Moon", dated 1973.For fifteen years she was in the top 200 best releases of the United States."Pink Floyd" released 15 studio albums, the circulation of which 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 60's and gave out to the mountain compositions with deep lyrics. The debut LP immediately became a bestseller. It 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 general, "The Doors" released nine studio releases. At the moment, their total circulation is 100 million pieces. The discs of the band still enjoy an enviable demand and therefore the fact of the appearance of "The Doors" in the top of the best rock teams of all times is, in our opinion, taken for granted and more than justified.
5
Led Zeppelin
This British quartet, which appeared in the late 60's, united four unique musicians with enormous creative potential. In almost a decade, the group released ten studio records( more than 300 million copies).And all of them without exception had a platinum status. And the composition "Stairway to Heaven" is still considered one of the most popular in the whole world. Honored fifth place in the top of the best bands of all time, focused on rock music, it seems, 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".The pen sharks and music experts highly appreciate the band's contribution to the development of hard rock and progressive music."Deep Purple" was formed in 1968 in England. Participants in the "classical" composition of this formation are rightly recognized as instrumentalists-virtuosos. In the musical baggage of the band - a magnificent "live" album "Made in Japan" and the legendary rock anthem "Smoke on The Water".
3
The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The American-British band The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared in the mid-60's. The soul of this musical formation was the unique guitarist Jimi Hendrix. It was he who managed to create a whole direction in rock. And on 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 rightfully considered the "God of the Guitar", and his team is "the best rock band for all time".And although the collective, until the death of Hendrix, managed to release only three studio records, all of them eventually became "classics", which are still sold colossal copies.
2
The Rolling Stones
The "The Rolling Stones" band 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. By the number of fans and by popularity, "rollings" can compete only with "The Beatles".The team released more than two dozen studio records. Of these, in their time eight releases in a row were recognized as number 1 worldwide. The band became a world-size star when a single, called "Satisfaction", was released. He stayed on top of the American chats for four weeks.
1
The Beatles
The legendary Liverpool quartet "The Beatles" existed for almost one decade. But during this time, the names of the participants, in fact, have become a household name. Music "The Beatles" has become a truly incredible phenomenon in the entire history of world music. Their albums still diverge enviable print runs. Therefore, this group by right can be considered not only the best-selling, but also the best rock band. And, not only of all times, but also of peoples.