Following its long tradition of publishing lists of the world's greatest bands, songwriters, singles, concerts, singers or albums, Q magazine has announced the top 50 bands of all time.
Q Magazine's regular listings sometimes seem to be designed to piss people off (who would've thought U 2's "One" could be the world's greatest song?), but this time around, a more scientific approach to compiling the top 50 list has been taken. groups of all times.
The bands were ranked according to their points based on the sales of the most popular album, the largest live performance and the total number of weeks spent on the album charts in the UK.
Thus, Pink Floyd came out on top. Their concept album1979 "The Wall" sold 23.3 million copies (sales figures for their 1973 opus "Dark Side of the Moon", which almost certainly sold out in greater numbers, were not taken into account due to inaccuracy) , their biggest live performance was at Knebworth Park in 1975. In front of 125,000 people, they spent 911 weeks on the UK charts.
"I have to say I suspected Queen would be number 1," said Q editor Paul Rees, "but when you think about the huge circulations of The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon, that place belongs to Pink Floyd "If you look at the top 10, it's all pretty predictable bands. It's a surprise to see bands like Erasure and Hootie & the Blowfish on the list. I was blown away when I saw them in it."
Surprisingly, The Beatles only finished 8th behind The Rolling Stones, U2, Dire Straits and Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band. The reason for this result lies in the lack of recent concerts (um) and the final number of released albums.
Despite the fact that the list included all the expected bands (The Eagles, Oasis, Red Hot Chili Peppers), there were a couple of surprises. wham! They took a respectable 38th place, The Backstreet Boys - 22nd, Status Quo - 42nd, and The Shadows - 48th.
Full list of the best bands of all time of Q magazine:
- Pink Floyd
- Led Zeppelin
- Rolling Stones
- Queen
- Dire Straits
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
- The Beatles
- Bob Marley and the Wailers
- Fleetwood Mac
- The Eagles
- The Beach Boys
- Oasis
- Bon Jovi
- Guns N' Roses
- Nirvana
- Genesis
- Bee Gees
- Metallica
- Boston
- R.E.M.
- Backstreet Boys
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- AC/DC
- The Police
- Steve Miller Band
- Santana
- Simply Red
- supertramp
- The Carpenters
- Journey
- spice girls
- Def Leppard
- deep purple
- Aerosmith
- wham!
- Pearl Jam
- Hootie & the Blowfish
- Status Quo
- Simple Minds
- Wet Wet Wet
- "N Sync"
- Eurythmics
- Duran Duran
- erasure
- The Shadows
- Boyz II Men
- Van Halen
(Dedicated to Sergei Malinovsky!)
Rock music(eng. Rock music) is a generic name for a number of areas of popular music. This direction arose in the mid-1950s. Characteristic signs of rock music, such as the use of electric guitars, creative self-sufficiency. It is believed that rock is associated with the blues, from which the first rock genres came out - rock and roll and rockabilly. Rock music has a large number of directions: from fairly "light" genres to brutal and aggressive genres. During the existence of rock, there have been many attempts to combine it with almost all possible types of music - with academic music (art rock, appears in the late 60s), jazz (jazz rock, appears in the late 60s - early 70s) , Latin music (Latin rock, appears in the late 60s), Indian music (raga rock, appears in the mid 60s).
We want to introduce you to the best rock bands starting today and going back to the 1950s.
L best rock bands
30 Seconds to Mars
American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1998 by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto. The name of the group was taken by the participants from an article by a former Harvard professor, which talked about technological progress, as a result of which humanity will literally soon be "thirty seconds from Mars." The group performs in various genres of rock, such as neo-progressive, hard rock, space rock, alternative.
E vanescence
American rock band formed in 1995 by vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The group achieved great popularity in early 2003 with the release of the album Fallen, which sold about 15 million copies and brought the group two Grammy awards.
I n Flames
Swedish melodic death metal band. As of 2012, the band has sold over 13 million records worldwide. Band style: melodic death-metal, alternative-metal. In 1993, guitarist Jesper Strömblad left Ceremonial Oath to focus on In Flames. Bassist Johan Larssen and guitarist Glenn Ljungström will soon join him. This is how the group begins to form.
Linkin Park
American alternative rock band formed in 1996 under the name Xero. Beginning in 2000, the group went by the name Linkin Park. Then the group found success thanks to the debut album called hybrid theory .
This album has been sold - 27 million copies. The group has won the award twice. Grammy
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B ring Me The Horizon
British rock band from Sheffield formed in 2004. The guys play in the genres of deathcore, metalcore, post-hardcore. The band already has 5 full-length albums released.
M use
British rock band, which was founded in 1994 in the city of Teignmouth. The group consists of three members: Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard. The group is known for the song from the Coca-Cola advertisement " Can't take my eyes off you
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5 Diez
Belarusian alternative group, formed in 2001 in the city of Vitebsk. The guys moved to Moscow in 2003 and, to date, have released five studio albums. Their debut album, entitled “In this life, kindness and decency let me down” received Russian Alternative Music Prize in the "Album of the Year" nomination. In 2012, the band's founder and guitarist Alexei "Valosh" Fedyaev left the band. But the group continues to move forward.
D isturbed
American rock band performing alternative metal music with elements of other styles, such as nu metal and hard rock. Its founders are musicians Steve Kmak, Dan Donigan, Mike Wengren and David Draiman. Since the formation of the group, the guys have sold about thirty million copies of albums worldwide.
Guano Apes
Alternative rock quartet from Göttingen, Germany, formed in 1994. Group members and founders: Stefan Uhde, Henning Rümenapp and Dennis Poschwatta. In 2005, the band went on hiatus as each of the members went solo, and it wasn't until 2009 that the band reunited to play at a series of summer festivals. After the reunion, the band began playing light rock.
The Beatles
British rock band from Liverpool, founded in 1960, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They created a new stage in rock history. Starting by emulating the classics of American rock and roll of the 1950s, The Beatles came to their own style and sound. Today they are recognized by specialists as one of the most successful groups of the 20th century, both in a creative and commercial sense.
The Rolling Stones
A British rock band formed on July 12, 1962 that rivaled The Beatles in popularity for many years. The Rolling Stones, an important part of the British Invasion, are considered one of the most influential and successful bands in rock history.
Pink Floyd
A British rock band that was founded in 1965, famous for their philosophical lyrics, acoustic experimentation, album cover innovations and grandiose shows. They are one of the most influential and most successful bands in rock music with 74.5 million albums sold in the US and about 300 million worldwide.
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A British rock band that rose to prominence in the mid-1970s and one of the most successful bands in the history of rock music. The media calls the group "cult" and write that it still has hundreds of millions fans. Critics consider the band's songs such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions", "Innuendo", "The Show Must Go On", "Radio Ga Ga", "I Want to Break Free", "A Kind of Magic". The band members are Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, Brian May?, John Deacon.
L ed Zeppelin
British rock band, formed in September 1968 in London, England, and recognized as one of the most successful, innovative and influential in modern history. Having created their own sound, Led Zeppelin became one of the leading bands of hard rock, played a fundamental role in the development of heavy metal, freely interpreting folk and blues classics and enriching the style with elements of other musical genres. It was Led Zeppelin who, by refusing to release singles, laid the foundation for the concept of "album rock". The band members are Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, John Bonham.
Guns N' Roses
American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band gained worldwide popularity after the release by Geffen Records in 1987 of their first full-length album, Appetite for Destruction. The band members are Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, Slash, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Chris Pitman, Frank Ferrer.
S Corpions
German English-language rock band founded in 1965 in Hannover. The band's style is characterized by both classic hard rock and lyrical guitar ballads. The Scorpions are Germany's most popular rock band and one of the most famous bands on the global rock scene, with over 100 million albums sold. The band members are Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, James Kottak, Pavel Monchivoda.
The best rock bands since 1950 until 2016 updated: February 18, 2017 by: website
American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985.
The group gained worldwide popularity after the release by Geffen Records in 1987 of their first full-length album "Appetite for Destruction" (according to the RIAA is the most commercially successful debut album in the history of rock and roll) [Wikipedia] .
9.Deep Purple
deep purple are a British rock band formed in February 1968 in Hartford, England and considered one of the most notable and influential hard rock bands of the 1970s. Music critics credit Deep Purple as one of the founders of hard rock and praise their contribution to the development of progressive rock and heavy metal [Wikipedia].
- British rock band, formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968 and had a significant impact on the development of rock music, especially heavy metal. The debut album by Black Sabbath is considered one of the first heavy metal albums, and laid the foundation for the subsequent development of doom metal. Ten of the band's albums have been in the top ten of the UK Albums Chart. By 2000, the total circulation of Black Sabbath albums approached 70 million [Wikipedia].
(Russian "Scorpions") is a German English-language rock band founded in 1965 in Hannover. The band's style is characterized by both classic hard rock and lyrical guitar ballads.
The Scorpions are Germany's most popular rock band and one of the most famous bands on the global rock scene, with over 100 million albums sold [Wikipedia] .
is an American rock band formed by vocalist/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Several drummers have changed in the band; the longest-serving drummer with the band was Dave Grohl, who joined Cobain and Novoselic in 1990.
In 1989, Nirvana became part of the Seattle music scene with the release of their debut album, Bleach, on the indie label Sub Pop. After signing with major label DGC Records. Nirvana found unexpected success with the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their second album, Nevermind [Wikipedia].
5. The Beatles
The Beatles- Separately, the members of the ensemble are called the "Beatles", they are also called the "Magnificent Four" and the "Liverpool Four" - a British rock band from Liverpool, founded in 1960, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr [ Wikipedia].
are a British rock band known for their philosophical lyrics, acoustic experiments, album art innovations and grandiose shows. They are one of the most influential and most successful groups in rock music - 74.5 million albums sold in the US (seventh place), while about 300 million have been sold worldwide (excluding solo works) [Wikipedia] .
is an American metal band formed in 1981. Performs music in the style of thrash metal and heavy metal.
Metallica has been a major influence on the development of metal and is (along with bands such as Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax) one of the "big four" of thrash metal. Metallica's albums have sold a total of over 100 million copies worldwide, making them one of the most commercially successful metal bands [Wikipedia] .
2.Queen
Queen are a British rock band that rose to prominence in the mid-1970s and is one of the most successful bands in the history of rock music. The media calls the group "cult" and write that it still has hundreds of millions of fans to this day [Wikipedia].
1.AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in November 1973 by Scottish brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.
The band has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 68 million in the US. The most successful album, Back in Black, sold over 22 million in the US and over 42 million overseas. Overall, AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band from Australia and one of the most popular in the world.
10. Blur - Song 2
Mastery is when, having invested in two verses and two choruses, you create a track that is the most energetic composition of the band. Recorded as a British parody of American grunge"Song 2" gained unprecedented popularity, reaching the top of the charts and becoming the hallmark of the group. And although the title of the song was a working one, in the process of rehearsals it took root, so they did not change it.
9. Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop
The first track from the dashing punk band's very first album set the bar high until the band's breakup.The Ramones took the stage. It was an amazing sight. Four furious dudes in leather jackets. As if the Gestapo broke into the room. These were definitely not hippies.” Branded "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" with three major chords formed a classic two-minute hit .. By the way, at the beginning of this song there is no countdown from Dee Dee Ramone - "1-2-3-4". Real primitive punk, in general.
8 Eagles - Hotel California
Classic rock with its indescribable sound, thoughtful lyrics, heartbreaking two-minute solo - all this Hotel California . The song topped the American rock charts five times and won a Grammy for Best Song of 1978. Following the idea of the track, Hollywood is a luxury hotel that first welcomes guests and then traps them. The band's only song, and one of the few rock songs, to feature a double neck guitar.
7. The Doors - Light my fire
The next band on our playlist is The Doors. The mysterious, mystical, allegorical lyrics and the vivid image of vocalist Jim Morrison made them perhaps the most famous and equally controversial band of their time. At the closing show at the New Orleans Warehouse on December 12, 1970, "Light My Fire" was the last song played by the four-piece and Morrison's last onstage.
6. Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
Combining several genres together, Chuck Berry literally created rock. This song is proof of that: energetic riff, simple, but at the same time interesting lyrics, solo. B erry recorded "Johnny B. Goode" in 1958. The song was an immediate hit that appealed to both white and black audiences. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides.
5. Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
If you haven't heard" Smoke on the water " then you are most likely an alien. The song is known for its highly recognizable riff, created during one of Blackmore's improvisations. By the way, the song is based on real events: during the Montreux Jazz Festival, one of the fans fired a rocket launcher at the ceiling of the casino where the festival was held, which provoked a fire, which, in turn, burned the building to the ground. Smoke drifted over Lake Geneva, which the band members saw from the window of their hotel.
4. The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Before absolute popularity, the British band was separated by only one song. It was she who broke through for the group further paths and popularity. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is often cited as a turning point in the history of modern music. The Beatles dominated the scene at the time with their light rock and roll, and the audience, longing for a more "heavy" sound, enthusiastically accepted the new hit. From that moment on, the Beatles had worthy competitors, and rock music lovers had a real choice.
3. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
The debut album "Bleach" of the legendary band brought 3,000 dollars to the musicians. At that time, no one could have imagined how popular Nevermind would become with the lead single "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The idea for the song came to Kurt when his girlfriend, who was terribly fed up with the smell of his girlfriend's deodorant, wrote "Kurt smells like teen spirit" on the wall of his house. He had no idea what she meant, so he took the phrase as a cult one. The song became the most famous grunge composition, brought fame and crowds of fans to its author, whom journalists called "the voice of generation X".
2. AC/DC - Highway to Hell
Once Angus was asked about touring life, to which he replied: "This is the road to hell." The name "Highway to Hell" gave rise to numerous rumors and gossip about the meaning of the song. Accusations of Satanism have been thrown at the band, based on a few lines of text and a photo of Angus Young on the album cover, which depicts him with a tail and horns. AC/DC members strongly disagreed with this interpretation, and Malcolm Young even stated: "My mother would have killed me for this!". The self-titled album was the last work of the band, recorded with the participation of Bonn Scott.
1. Queen - We Will Rock You
This track is an example of the fact that it is not necessary to rumble on all the instruments at once in order to create a hit song. Two kicks or a fist, one clapping of the hands - perhaps this song can be tried to be taught to beginner musicians. It is this accompaniment that opens the composition and lasts until the very end (not taking into account the solo). We add to this Freddie's unique vocals and voila - a hit for all time is ready.
Updated: 10/06/2019 13:59:53
Judge: David Lieberman
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Rock music appeared in the 50s of the last century and after a relatively short time became one of the most popular genres. A huge number of rock bands appeared, but only a few of them managed to become real legends, with huge album circulations and millions of devoted fans around the world. We present you our selection of the eleven most significant and popular rock bands of all time of the genre.
Top rock bands of all time
| Nomination | place | rock band | rating |
| Top rock bands of all time | 1 | 5.0 | |
| 2 | 4.9 | ||
| 3 | 4.8 | ||
| 4 | 4.7 | ||
| 5 | 4.6 | ||
| 6 | 4.5 | ||
| 7 | 4.5 | ||
| 8 | 4.5 | ||
| 9 | 4.4 | ||
| 10 | 4.3 | ||
| 11 | 4.3 |
The Beatles
Both musicologists and ordinary rock connoisseurs are sure that the Beatles are one of the greatest musical groups in history. The success of the four young performers was simply phenomenal, no one has ever been so popular on both sides of the ocean and has not had such a strong influence on the development of musical art. The group can be called with full confidence an icon of its time.
The Beatles formed in 1960 at the initiative of the young and ambitious Liverpool musician John Lennon. The original composition of the group changed after Lennon met Paul McCartney. About a year later, 15-year-old George Harrison joined them, and over time, the group was replenished with a drummer named Ringo Starr. With their growing popularity, the Beatles moved to London, where in February 1963 they recorded their debut album in a surprisingly short time - in just one day. A year later, their second album was released, after which the Beatles came to a resounding success, nicknamed Beatlemania. The musicians gathered huge stadiums, and sales of their discs beat all records. News about the group flashed in the largest newspapers in different countries, and teenagers imitated the band members in their hairstyles and manner of dressing. In 1965, the album "Help!" was released, containing the famous "Yesterday". In the same year, the Beatles were awarded the Order of the British Empire for their contribution to the culture of the country.
During its existence, the group released 13 studio albums and gave almost one and a half thousand concerts around the world.
Nirvana
A cult and recognizable group, a true symbol of the rebellious youth spirit of the 90s. Thanks to the work of this group, there was a huge surge in the popularity of the grunge style, which had previously been held in high esteem only in a relatively narrow circle of hardcore punk fans.
Nirvana was formed in 1988 in the US city of Seattle. The first full-length album entitled "Bleach" was released a year later, after which the group went on a national tour, visiting 26 cities with concerts. Even then, the audience extremely favorably perceived the songs of the group. But the real glory was yet to come.
The most successful album "Nevermind", which included the corrosive and unforgettable "Smells Like Teen Spirit", was recorded by the musicians for two months in Los Angeles. The initial circulation was 250,000 copies, but in the end, the surging wild popularity led to millions of copies. Also thanks to the influence of Nirvana, there was an evolution in the field of fashion, grunge became a sought-after style in clothing and design.
Although their work was accompanied by absolute success, the lead singer of the group, Kurt Cobain, suffered from depression and drug addiction, which led to his tragic death in April 1994, after which the group broke up. But, despite their relatively short stay on the musical Olympus, Nirvana is still an iconic rock band to this day.
Queen
Queen is known for its catchy compositions and original style. They were also among the first to release clips with editing and special effects. The talented vocals of Freddie Mercury and the mixture of rock with glam and jazz made the band's work especially bright.
The foundation for future success was laid in his student years with the creation of a team, then called 1984, after the famous dystopian novel by George Orwell. It featured Tim Staffell and Brian May, students of the College of the Arts. Beginning musicians gave their first concert in 1964.
1970 was a turning point when Farukh Bulsara joined the band, suggesting a new name, Queen, and taking the stage name Freddie Mercury himself. The team gradually gained popularity, but world fame came only after the third studio album "Sheer Heart Attack". Shortly thereafter, the single "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released, immediately climbing to the top of the music charts. By the time the famous "We Are The Champions" and "We Will Rock You" appeared, the band's fan base numbered in the millions.
Despite the illness and death of Freddie Mercury, the main star of Queen, the band continues to this day concert activities.
Led Zeppelin
The British band Led Zeppelin is famous for its uniquely diverse sound and mix of styles. She had a considerable influence on the further development of heavy metal, hard rock, and modern musical art in general. Evidence of the unequivocal success of the group is the circulation of albums, which is more than 300 million copies. Led Zeppelin were voted the best band of the 70s and are on the list of the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
The creative team was formed in 1968 in London, at the peak of the popularity of the hippie movement. The musicians drew inspiration not only from rock and roll and similar genres, but even from folk ballads and oriental tunes. The debut album, which was called Led Zeppelin, was recorded in just 36 hours. The second album was created already on the road, during a tour of the US and the UK. Their fourth album became a landmark, which is still included in the lists of the best rock music of all time. It contained, among other things, such well-known compositions as "Black Dog" and "Stairway to Heaven".
After the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, the band announced their end of activity, finally recording a farewell album "Coda".
Pink Floyd
True legends of psychedelic rock, who also showed themselves in the styles of art rock and progressive rock. Pink Floyd are known both for their unforgettable musical style and for their use of state-of-the-art technology during their performances. The concerts were accompanied by laser shows, animation and video. A separate topic is the lyrics containing powerful semantic content, most often raising acute social problems.
The group was created in 1965 by Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Rick Wright and Nick Mason, who were students at that time. The name Pink Floyd was a reference to the names of two of Barrett's idols: blues musicians Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. Syd Barrett especially stood out among the band members as a talented guitarist, composer and lyricist. Their first album, "The Piper At The Gate Of Dawn", was filled with whimsical fantasy compositions inspired by Barrett's experiments with LSD. However, soon due to the deterioration of his mental state, he had to leave the group.
In 1971, the album "Meddle" was released, containing the cult composition "Echoes". And two years later, Pink Floyd recorded "The Dark Side Of The Moon", which was included in the American rating of two hundred best albums for more than 15 years.
The album "Delicate Sound of Thunder" became famous in a special way - it was the first rock music that sounded in space, aboard the Soviet Union TM-7.
At this time, the band members are focusing on solo projects.
The Rolling Stones
Many fans and critics are sure that the work of this legendary band will not lose its relevance for many decades to come. The Rolling Stones are deservedly called the veterans of rock and roll and are considered the most important part of the world's musical history. The group's success speaks for itself - the worldwide circulation of albums sold is in the hundreds of millions.
It all started in the 1960s with the passion of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for American blues. Soon friends moved to London, where they founded a group, borrowing the name from one of the compositions of Muddy Waters. The Rolling Stones began by reimagining classic blues melodies with rock twists, but gradually developed their own unique style.
The release of their debut album and the subsequent tour were marked by mass hysteria among the band's fans. Riots at concerts and violent behavior of fans became commonplace. And with the growth of fame and the release of a number of new albums, the number of loyal fans only grew. The most successful album is "Exile on Main St", released in 1972. But most of all, the group was glorified by singles such as "Paint It Black" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
1993 was an important milestone in the history of The Rolling Stones - since then a permanent "ageless" team has been formed, which included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts. The four musicians continued to conquer the audience with their unique charisma.
Currently, despite the fact that the members of the group are already over 70, they still gather full stadiums of listeners at their concerts.
AC/DC
The influence of the Australian band AC/DC on the rock genre can hardly be overestimated, its energetic compositions have served as an inspiration for many new bands and musicians performing punk rock, alternative rock, metal, grunge and other styles.
Formed in 1973, the group was named after its original members, Malcolm and Angus Young. The brothers saw AC/DC, which stands for AC and DC, on a sewing machine and decided that such an acronym perfectly conveys the raw energy of live performances at rock concerts.
Fame came after participating in the television show "Countdown", broadcast across Australia. Even then, the musicians were known for their powerful shows and provocative lyrics. Gradually, the group managed to achieve success on the British scene, and the release of the album "Highway To Hell" lifted AC / DC to the top of the world music charts.
In 1980 "Back in Black" was released containing the hits "Back in Black" and "You Shook Me All Night Long" and was hailed by critics as a milestone in hard rock history. In 2002, the band was inducted into the New York Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
AC/DC is to this day the most popular rock band in their homeland, and one of the most recognizable in the world.
Metallica
Metallica is for many a living symbol of modern hard rock, their music and logo are known all over the world. The group's albums are published in millions of copies, and the adoration of countless fans sometimes reaches almost a religious level.
The band was formed in 1981 by Los Angeles aspiring musicians James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Metallica's path to true glory began with a move to San Francisco and the recording of the debut album "Kill 'Em All" in 1983.
The next milestone in the development of the group was the release of a disc called "... And Justice for All", which went platinum and brought them their first Grammy award. But the fifth album in 1991, "The Black Album", which included the songs "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Sad But True" and other masterpieces of rock lyrics, produced the greatest effect. The band has gone from being very popular to a cult one, and it looks like it will continue to have this status for decades to come.
Aerosmith
The famous icons of world rock have been on the scene for half a century, having sold more than 150 million albums during this time and received a considerable number of prestigious music awards.
The group started in 1970 in the American city of Boston, on the initiative of old friends Steve Tyler and Joe Parry. They assembled a new team, which, in addition to themselves, also included Ray Tabano and Joey Kramer.
The first album with the name "Aerosmith" was not very warmly received by critics, but the listeners liked it, laying the foundation for further development. The next disc "Get Your Wings" went multi-platinum and brought real worldwide fame.
After the sixth compilation, the group broke up for five whole years and only thanks to the efforts of manager Tim Collins was able to reunite. Aerosmith released their most iconic hits in the 1990s. Among them, the songs “Crazy” and “Cryin’”, for which clips were shot, and, of course, the immortal “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, which became the soundtrack of the blockbuster “Armageddon”, stood out especially brightly.
U2
The Irish rock band is ranked 22nd on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Also during their activity they managed to sell over 170 million albums and receive twenty-two Grammy awards.
The initiator of the creation of a musical group was 14-year-old Larry Mullen, who in 1976 brought together several talented teenagers, including Paul David Hewson, who took the stage name Bono. The group was first called Feedback, then The Hype, and only in 1978 the mysterious U2 was chosen for it. The name can be associated both with the American Lockheed U-2 bomber, and with the friendly slang "you too" (you too).
The album "War", released in 1983, brought serious fame to the group. The song New Year's Day soon became a recognizable hit in many countries around the world. And the fifth album "The Joshua Tree" led to the fact that the photo of the band members graced the cover of the magazine "Time". Since then, U2 has consistently drawn stadiums of fans at their shows. In addition to concert activities and recording albums, the group also took part in the creation of soundtracks for a number of Hollywood blockbusters.
Kiss
The Kiss group is known for its original and colorful theatrical performances, bright makeup on their faces, extravagant costumes and no less extravagant manner of performance. In addition to hard and glam rock, the musicians experimented with grunge, art rock and other styles.
The group was formed in 1973 under the name Wicked Lester, but over time the team was reorganized. It included Paul Stanley, Jim Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. From the very beginning, the concept of theatrical performances, the use of makeup, stage outfits and shoes with thick soles was invented.
The first Kiss album was released in 1974. Since that time, the group has shocked the audience with more and more spectacular and unusual concerts using various kinds of special effects.
The hallmark of Kiss was the song "I Was Made For Lovin' You", included in the album "Dynasty". In 1989, after the release of "Hot in the Shade", the world heard the famous ballad "Forever".
At the moment, the musicians are preparing to leave. It was announced that the band members would retire at the end of their last tour "One Last Kiss: End of the Road World".
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